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A MUSICAL SAGA BY IVAN BELAUSTEGUI KELLER
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ALMA celebrates the rich music, rhythms and dances
that have emerged in Cuba as a result of its African heritage;
honoring the evolution of a culture that
was brought in the most impious of ways and has persevered
with unwavering strength, blossoming into a vibrant way of life.

Told in two acts across 17 captivating scenes,
the performance takes the audience on an emotional odyssey,
designed to inspire and surprise.

ALMA features original compositions, crafted uniquely for each act,
enhancing the depth and spirit of this journey across time.

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ALMA has 3 main characters:
Yaya from Africa, Yaya from Cuba and Alma, the godmother of both.

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Princess Yaya and her clan live in perfect harmony in their African homeland,
until their peace is violently shattered by European slavers who capture them
and force them into the brutal slave trade in Cuba.

Once there, they are auctioned off, torn from the life they once knew.
But Yaya, driven by the strength of her indomitable spirit, rises in rebellion.
Leading her clan into the mountains, finally reclaiming their long-awaited freedom.

Though they rejoice in their newfound liberty,
the longing for their lost Africa remains like a flame that never fades.

Princess Yaya and her clan live in perfect harmony in their African homeland, until their peace is violently shattered by European slavers who capture them and force them into the brutal slave trade in Cuba.

Once there, they are auctioned off, torn from the life they once knew.
But Yaya, driven by the strength of her indomitable spirit, rises in rebellion.
Leading her clan into the mountains, finally reclaiming their long-awaited freedom.

Though they rejoice in their newfound liberty,
the longing for their lost Africa remains like a flame that never fades.

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Four hundred years later, Yaya, a direct descendant of the princess taken from her native Africa, now lives in a traditional Havana solar. She wrestles with the ghosts of the past, haunted by the deep-seated prejudices tied to her African ancestry and the challenges that come with her race.

The second act reveals how African roots remains deeply woven into the fabric of contemporary Cuban life. It explores the cultural expressions born from this heritage, illuminating a legacy that, like an eternal echo, refuses to fade.

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SCENE X SCENE
ACT I

1 - ARARÁ
2 - INITIATION
3 - CELEBRATION
4 - SLAVE HUNT
5 - THE JOURNEY
6 - OLOKUN
7 - THE AUCTION
8 - REBELLION
9 - CIMARRÓN

ACT II

10 - STIGMA
11 - UP & DOWN
12 - STRIFE
13 - MAMBO
14 - LA MADRINA
15 - RUMBA
16 - ALMA MÍA
17 - GRAND FINALE

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SPECIALTY ACTS
SHIP
SHADOW THEATER
AERIALS
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KEY VISUALS
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Iván Belaustegui Keller

Director

Joan Morell Muro

Choreographer

Efraín "Pacho" Chibás

Music Composer

MUSIC DIRECTOR "LOS VAN VAN"

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TEAM
Carolina Kleinman

Executive Producer / Creative Advisor

Victor Zapatero

Lighting Designer

Malú Tarrau

Production Manager

Adam Battelstein

for Catapult Entertainment
Shadow Theater

Nilda Guerra

Guest Choreographer

Samantha Chijona

Costume Design

Jorge Caballero

Acting Coach

Maykel Martínez

Scenographic Design

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THE CAST
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THE CAST
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Martica
Dayana
Naomi
Yordanis
Richard
Brian
Robermi
Giselle
Nadiezhda
Roxana
Luis M
Claudia
Yovani
Abraham
Yelene
Reynier
Oddebí
Leo
Lázaro
Akemis
Jenny
Amanda
Oviedo
Ana
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FAQ'S

¿ What’s the running time of the show?

The show lasts 85 minutes with a 15 minute intermission.

¿In what language is ALMA presented?

Alma is told through the universal language of music and dance.

¿ Is there a minimum age requirement to attend the show ?

Alma is designed to be a show for the whole family and all ages.

Has ALMA produced its own soundtrack?

Yes, all of Alma's music was originally composed for the show.
The first act features over 120 musicians who recorded the songs.
In the second act, the music is performed live by 8 musicians on stage.

¿ What kind of music or musical styles does it include ?

Alma's music is composed of African rhythms,
symphonic music and a wide spectrum of Cuban music styles.

¿ What is the central premise of the musical ?

To deliver memorable entertainment,
bring awareness to a historical fact and to offer a wide range of emotions.

¿What makes it unique from other musicals?

Alma is designed to be a show for the whole family and all ages.

Has ALMA produced its own soundtrack?

Yes, all of Alma's music was originally composed for the show.
The first act features over 120 musicians who recorded the songs.
In the second act, the music is performed live by 8 musicians on stage.

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