DESTINOS 2025 – 8th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival
DESTINOS SPOTLIGHT WEEK !
Visit us to know more about our Festival on clata.org
______
Unpacking Home follows The Poet, a character in search of home, who receives a suitcase from their ancestors filled with items that unlock memories and guide their journey. Dancers embody these memories—giving form to identity, love, struggle, and resilience. From Abuela’s kitchen to the snowy streets of Chicago, and the domino table, each vignette reveals a layer of belonging. The performance culminates in an invitation for the audience to reflect and share, completing the search for home as a collective act of remembrance.
Created by Luis Tubens and María Luisa Torres.
Directed by Rocky Quiñones.
______
Genre: Dance and Poetry.
Run: 85min.
Ages: All Ages.
Performed in English.
______
Principal Dancer: María Luisa Torres.
Poet: Luis Tubens.
Dancers: Alyssa Halston, Yariana Baralt Torres, Edward Andino Jr.
Musicians: Peter Vale [Percussion], Brenden Cabrera [Piano] and
Natalie Lande [Saxophone and Flute].
______
About DESTINOS 2025 – 8th CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL LATINO THEATER FESTIVAL
DESTINOS is an annual, citywide festival showcasing Chicago’s Latine theater artists and companies alongside Top Latine artists from the U.S. and Latin America. Every fall, Destinos presents a rich, diverse array of bilingual, Latine-themed shows, panels and student performances at marquee venues downtown, as well as storefront theaters and cultural institutions in predominantly Latine neighborhoods throughout the city.
CLATA runs impactful programs year-round focused on empowering and uplifting the Latino community. Your support through a donation helps us continue these vital initiatives.
Want to Support?
Your support through a donation helps us continue these vital initiatives. By giving, you help amplify Latine voices on Chicago stages, nurture emerging talent, and celebrate the richness of our cultures. Your generosity fuels bold storytelling, honors heritage, and ensures our vibrant traditions thrive for generations to come.
