Raymond Rodriguez in "House of Tears" Photo: John Gerbetz

Premier:  1992
Length
Dancers 19 (9 women; 10 men)
Available for Re-staging:  Yes
Categories:  Large Ensemble


Choreography • Donald McKayle
Music • Astor Piazzolla - Concierto  para  Bandoneon  
Costume Design • Lea Vivante
Lighting Design • Nicholas Cavallaro
Scenic Design • David Oakland and Donald McKayle

About House of Tears

To all innocent victims of the wars against humanity

In the dark days of the military government in Argentina, known as "the process", thousands disappeared without a trace into prison cells and torture chambers. The women who walked in the Plaza de Mayo wearing white kercheifs, demanding the return of their loved ones, were the conscience of the nation. In their Spirit were the eyes of "the disappeareds."

Karen Gabay in "House of Tears" Photo: John Gerbetz