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<\/b>Composer and musical director John Calloway along with renowned actor and writer Carlos Bar\u00f3n recruited about 60 talented singers, musicians, dancers and actors of different generations to entertain the audience once again.<\/p>\n
\u201cEl Son de la Misi\u00f3n\u201d takes us on a musical journey through the history of the Mission District, illuminating social, cultural and artistic movements that piece together parts of the history of this neighborhood. Political problems and gentrification are just some of the topics that will be part of this production.<\/p>\n
These topics will be explored in different acts via a fun conversation between two characters. A retired veteran, played by Carlos Bar\u00f3n, who grew up in the Mission but now lives in Daly City and a young musician, played by actress Araceli Leon. The two characters share a passion for music, which is how the journey through the history of this community begins. The show opens with an Afro-Cubano song and continues with other genres such as salsa, regional Mexican, hip-hop and many more.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will include music that has been listened to, played and created in the Mission for the last 50 years,\u201d Bar\u00f3n said. The show\u2019s musical collection begins with songs from the \u201860s, finishing with music from this decade, reflecting the cheerful and vibrant spirit of this neighborhood.<\/p>\n
When this production made its debut this past March, tickets sold out almost immediately.<\/p>\n
\u201cMany people could not see \u2018Son de la Misi\u00f3n\u2019 when it opened, and we\u2019ve brought it back because of its popular demand,\u201d said Bar\u00f3n, who besides writing the script is also acting in the production.<\/p>\n
According to Bar\u00f3n, in the first production there were important issues that could not be addressed in depth. This upcoming presentation will allow the producers to expand on these issues, like the act dedicated to the LGBT community. On this occasion Bar\u00f3n will include and bring back to life \u201cThe Divo of Juarez,\u201d Juan Gabriel. Gabriel, who died in August, was someone who was very dear and important in the hearts of Latinos.<\/p>\n
Every act of the production will be accompanied by a visual element, where photographs representing each decade will be projected in the background. Music and visuals will be combined to give the audience a unique experience.<\/p>\n
According to Bar\u00f3n, this is not a traditional play as at times throughout the show, the actors will interact with the public, knocking down the \u201cfourth wall.\u201d Audience members can sing and be part of the show. Maintaining its identity yet incorporating new music and including several surprises along the show, this presentation promises to make you love La Misi\u00f3n even more.<\/p>\n
\u201cEl Son de la Misi\u00f3n\u201d will show at Brava Theater Center in San Francisco on Nov. 11-12 at 8 p.m.<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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