Bilingual Arts | Est. 1992
Web Series:
Welcome to My World / Bienvenidos a mi Mundo
with / con Alicia
Art is a universal language that connects us all. Welcome to My World / Bienvenidos a mi Mundo is Danisarte’s ongoing bilingual web series featuring heartfelt, intimate conversations with international artists from diverse cultures and disciplines. Presented in both English and Spanish, these interviews explore the personal stories, resilience, and "hidden treasures" that define our global community—from the stages of Spain and Tibet to the creative hearts of Brazil and Venezuela. Hosted by Alicia Kaplan, the series celebrates the creativity and shared human experience that inspires our world today.
Featured Episode: Gustavo Ott | Artistic Director of Gala Theatre
A warm and intimate conversation with Gustavo Ott, a renowned playwright, journalist, and Artistic Director, first in Venezuela and then in Dallas, Texas. In Spanish & English. The Award-Winning Gala Hispanic Theatre (Teatro Gala) was co-founded by Hugo Medrano and Rebecca Medrano in Washington, D.C., almost fifty years ago. Alicia Kaplan remembers appearing as an actress in Gustavo's play "Divorciadas, Evangelicas y Vegetarianas" with Miriam Cruz and Marta de la Cruz, directed by Luis Caballero at Margarita Toirac's Latin American Theatre Ensemble (El Portón del Barrio).
Alicia Kaplan and Gustvo Ott
A Global Exchange: Explore the Series
Beyond the spotlight, the Welcome to My World archive offers a front-row seat to global artistry. From the leadership of Gustavo Ott (GALA Hispanic Theatre) and the legendary screen presence of Lupita Ferrer, to the international cinema of Ruth Gabriel (Spain) and Kunjue Li (Tibet), these episodes span the globe. Whether exploring film and heritage with Betty Kaplan, trilingual culinary arts with Chef Camila, or the high-energy performances of Agender and Balam Dance Theatre, each conversation celebrates a unique facet of our shared cultural landscape.
Tesoros Escondidos / Hidden Treasures: The Bob Baker Marionette Theater / Teatro De Marionetas. Los Angeles, CA
Our Special Mother's Day Episode:
Remembering Ruth Antonofsky
Remembering my Mama Ruth Antonofsky is a tribute to Alicia Kaplan's mother, via a heartfelt short film and a recorded conversation between Alicia and Ruth interspersed with pictures about her life, her voyage from New York to Caracas, Venezuela, where she became an artist, her children and grandchildren, her return to New York, a second marriage to the love of her life, and a New York career in the entertainment field.
Episode: Actress Ruth Gabriel
An interview with the fabulous Spanish actress Ruth Gabriel. She has performed in theatre, television, and films. Presently she also participates as a host of a radio show and conducts professional workshops.
Entrevista con la fabulosa actriz Española de cine, television y radio: Ruth Gabriel. La carrera de Ruth empezo a los once meses, y ha trabajado en cine, television, y en la radio, compartiendo escenarios con otros grandes actores internacionales.
Episode: Actress Kunjue Li
From Tibet, Kunjue is a lovely, intelligent and talented actress. She stars in the film "Art of Love" from the novel "Simone" by Eduardo Lalo. The latest from Director Betty Kaplan. Filmed entirely in Puerto Rico, we feel that she gives an Oscar-worthy performance. A mysterious erotic and haunting love story.
Episode: Actress Lupita Ferrer
Lupita Ferrer, from Maracaibo, Venezuela crossed paths with Alicia at the Ballet School of Nina Novak where both were studying ballet. Lupita has a theatrical background, playing the role of Ofelia in "Hamlet" at the age of 15, and later Rosita in Lorca's "Dona Rosita la Soltera". She has worked in many Mexican and Venezuelan-Mexican co-productions. Most notably with Mario Moreno Cantinflas. Her most famous telenovelas were "Esmeralda" and "Cristal". Her best-known Hollywood film is "Los Hijos de Sanchez" with Anthony Quinn.
Episode: Luz Castaños
Luz Castanos is an actress, director, professor, co-founder of Repertorio Espanol, and Founder of Nuestro Teatro.
Luz Castanos es una actriz, directora, profesora, co-fundadora de Repertorio Espanol, y Fundadora de Nuestro Teatro.
Episode: LA Post-Punk band Agender
L.A. Post-Punk band Agender (Romy Hoffman, Sara Rivas, Cristy Michel & Christy Greenwood) live at Zebulon in Los Angeles. Described by lead singer Romy Hoffman as Schizo synthy punchy post-punk with a dash of dysmorphic desire, existential terror hurrah and a fetish for femininity.
Episode: Chef Camila Marry
In our trilingual episode, Alicia welcomes to her world the talented Pastry Chef Camila Marryy from Brazil. Damos la Bienvenida al Mundo de Alicia a la simpatica y talentosa Chef Camila de Brazil.
Episode: Screenwriter/Director Betty Kaplan
Alicia Kaplan interviews someone who has always been in her world: Ms. Betty Kaplan (Screenwriter/Film Director). A first in a series of heartfelt, insightful, and soulful interviews with international artists of many fields in many countries throughout the world.
Alicia entrevista a artistas internacionales, empezando con alguien que siempre ha estado en su mundo: Su nombre es Betty Kaplan (Guionista y Directora de Cine). Nacida en Nueva York, criada en Caracas, Venezuela y ahora residente en Puerto Rico.
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Danisarte is always looking to amplify new voices and "hidden treasures" from around the world. Whether it is a groundbreaking performer, a traditional artisan, or a visionary cultural leader, the goal is to keep this global exchange growing.
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