Del Manantial del Corazón

Canadian premiere
Presented in spanish with english interpretation

The feminine universe of the Mayan people is the inspiration for Del Manantial del Corazón (The Spring of the Heart). This intimate piece invites the public to participate in the ceremony of Hetzmek (Mayan baptism), an ancestral rite of passage that contemporary Mayans practice to this day. Acclaimed director Conchi León documented the testimony of women living in Indigenous villages throughout the State of Yucatan to create this sensitive and surprising experience that celebrates life, while also necessarily reflecting on death.

October 3, 2018 at 7:00 PM
October 4, 2018 at 8:30 PM
October 6, 2018 at 7:00 PM
October 7, 2018 at 2:30 PM

Selection: National Theatre Showcase, Mexico
Selection: International Festival of Mayan Culture
Selection: Iberamericano Theatre Festival, Bogotá

About the artist

Conchi León is a renowned playwright, actress and director from Yucatan, and founder of the Sa’as Tún theater company. Her artistic career has been marked by the development of texts and testimonial montages that rescue the memory, tradition and customs of the Mayan culture, with a special focus on women.

Conchi León will also be offering a community workshop as part of RUTAS (Sept 29 – 30). Click here for more info.

Programming Partner

This project is supported by the National fund for Culture and the Arts