Hostos Events


A Liberation Arts Collective Production
OF LOVE AND RESISTANCE
Written by Eric Avilés. Directed by Eddie Torres. Starring Arlene Chico-Lugo
Story by Claudio Gaete-Tapia and Tomás Gaete-Aguirre
A Staged Reading and Musical Performance by Franco Valdés


    FRIDAY | SEPTEMBER 22 | 7:00 P.M. | BLACK BOX THEATER

    FREE ADMISSION
    (Ticket Required)


    or call the Hostos Box Office at (718) 518-4455
    Mon-Fri, 10am to 5pm and 2 hours before show time
Of Love and Resistance is a compelling play inspired by true events, delving into the harrowing impact of the Chilean Coup of 1973 on one family torn apart by imprisonment and political strife. Through the ordeal of Tomás and his pregnant wife Sonia, the play unveils the harsh realities of state-sponsored brutality and the role of the United States in supporting the rise of General Augusto Pinochet’s dictatorship. The play allows us to reflect on the universal struggle for justice and human rights.

Currently in workshop, Of Love and Resistance commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Chilean Coup D’état, opening a space for dialog, memory and creativity. Presented in English.

Art Image Credit: Carlos Córtez

Eric Avilés is a CRNY artist-in-residence at Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture.
Creatives Rebuild New York (CRNY) is a two-year, $125 million investment in the financial stability of New York State artists and the organizations that employ them. This program was made possible through support from CRNY’s Artist Employment Program. logos