"Cuando los robots mandan…" - los trabajos de su primera Compañía de Teatro para Adolescentes

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Ateneo Puertorriqueño

Conservatorio de Arte Dramático

ATENEO estrena R.U.R.

COMUNICADO DE PRENSA

Cuando los robots mandan…

Con esta pieza del teatro de la Ciencia Ficción, que estrena el próximo 15 de abril de 2001, el Conservatorio de Arte Dramático del ATENEO inaugura los trabajos de su primera Compañía de Teatro para Adolescentes

El Señor Presidente del Ateneo Puertorriqueño, el Dr. José Milton Soltero Ramírez, y el Rector del Conservatorio de Arte Dramático del Ateneo, el Prof. Roberto Ramos-Perea invitan a toda la comunidad puertorriqueña al estreno de la Compañía de Teatro de Adolescentes del Conservatorio de Arte Dramático, este próximo viernes, 15 de abril de 2011, en el Teatro del Ateneo.

Tal vez no ha existido comunidad más marginada del arte en Puerto Rico que los adolescentes. Con muy pocas oportunidades creativas que dirijan sus pasiones y sus sueños, los adolescentes se enfrentan a un vacío de opciones artísticas valiosas. La energía creativa de la adolescencia necesita cauce, fomentar su originalidad y desalentar la imitación. Ese es el principio rector de la formación de la Compañía de Teatro para Adolescentes que forma parte del Conservatorio de Arte Dramático del Ateneo Puertorriqueño.

Tras recibir varios talleres de entrenamiento en las técnicas básicas de la actuación, 14 adolescentes entre las edades de 13 y 17 años emprenden la misión de llevar a escena, bajo la dirección del dramaturgo y maestro de actuación, el Prof. Roberto Ramos-Perea, la obra R.U.R. (Robots Universales Rossum), escrita por los Hermanos Capek, y estrenada en Checoslovaquia en el año 1921.

La obra R.U.R. (Robots Universales Rossum), adaptada a estos tiempos y a nuevas mentalidades, trata sobre la sublevación de las máquinas inteligentes. Los Robots fabricados por la Compañía R.U.R. extinguen a la raza humana, pero no saben reproducirse, y condenados a su exterminio por haber imitado las ansias autodestructivas del hombre, se ven obligados a negociar con el único sobreviviente que queda. La palabra “Robot” viene de “robota”, que quiere decir en checo “obrero del campo” y fue en esta obra de teatro donde primera vez se usó con las implicaciones del hombre mecánico que hoy conocemos.

La Compañía de Teatro de Adolescentes del Conservatorio de Arte Dramático está compuesta por los jóvenes actores Ricardo Varona, Amira Yassin, Randy Calzada, William Soto Llovet, Keyla Negrón Pagán, Nicole Rivera Morales, Naudelis Fernández, Bianca Vélez, Gabriela Fonseca, Caleb Ocasio, Priscila Román, Yarilka Albaladejo, Adrián González Paz y Johnathan Rosado Aquino.

R.U.R. (Robots Universales Rossum) cuenta con la Asistencia de Dirección de Gina Figueroa y la Producción Ejecutiva de Evelyn Monzón.

Las únicas tres funciones de R.U.R. (Robots Universales Rossum), se llevarán el viernes 15, sábado 16 a las 8:30 pm y el domingo 17 de ABRIL, a las 4:30 pm.

R.U.R. (Robots Universales Rossum), es el quinto ofrecimiento del XXXIV Festival de Teatro del Ateneo, este año dedicado al Primer Intelectual Puertorriqueño Negro, Don Eleuterio Derkes Martinó (1835-1883)

Para mayor información favor de llamar al 787-977-2307. Para Coordinación de Medios, Menades08@gmail,com Angela Mari.

New Caledonia capacity to be supported by University of the South Pacific

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The Vice Chancellor of the University of the South Pacific (USP) Professor Rajesh Chandra, said USP is willing enter into a partnership with MSG (Melanesian Spearhead Group) countries in developing the human resource capacity for the Kanaks in New Caledonia.

“A decision by MSG leaders was for each country to take the responsibility of assisting the Kanaks of New Caledonia in building up their capacities in preparation for the independence referendum in 2015,” the Prime Minister said during a courtesy visit to the Vice Chancellor of USP, Professor Ranjesh Chandra.

Professor Chandra said if Vanuatu wishes to sponsor for instance, a Kanak to study law in Port Vila, USP would be glad to facilitate the effort by providing a crash courses in English for potential candidates to acquire the required standard of English needed to pursue tertiary education at USP.

Prime Minister Kilman said he raised the issue with the Vice Chancellor so that there is continuity and to show that Vanuatu is committed to the independence and development of New Caledonia. He said Vanuatu as the key voice of independence for New Caledonia wants the Kanaks to develop their resources to the capacity where they are competent of running their own affairs in government, economic development, legal institution and social services etc…

“If each MSG government offers sponsorship for a number of our Melanesian brothers in New Caledonia, it will go a long way in helping to build their capacity in different fields.”

In other developments, the Professor said USP is going to offer French language programs at the Emalus campus in Port Vila as part of a tripartite agreement between USP, the University of New Caledonia and the University of Mauritius.

Melanesian Spearhead Group Endorses Indonesian Observer Status over West Papua Objections

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"Don’t discuss West Papua behind our back."-  West Papua activist Andy Ayamiseba

By Ricky Binihi

Vanuatu Daily Post

The decision by Prime Minister Sato Kilman to ignore the wish of the people of Vanuatu and join Melanesian Spearhead Group leaders to accept Indonesia in MSG has angered the West Papua movement for Independence.

Representatives of the custodian of the West Papua issue that are based in Vanuatu had repeatedly asked the Vanuatu government to listen to their concerns before Prime Minister attended the MSG meeting in Fiji.

PM Kilman is not obliged to listen to West Papua independence movement leaders because Vanuatu signed a diplomatic relation with Indonesia in 1995 and as such recognises West Papua as an integral part of Indonesia. He was however mandated by the Council of Ministers and the Parliament to vote against the granting MSG Observer Status to Indonesia as well as support West Papua’s application.

MSG accepted Indonesia as an Observer in March 15, nine days before the Council of Ministers decided the Vanuatu should oppose Indonesia at the MSG, and Vanuatu did not prepare an application for West Papua membership at the MSG in line with the wish of Parliament when it passed the “Wantok blong Yumi Bill”.

Instead when PM Kilman returned to Vanuatu he was reported as saying that “when we talk about Independence for West Papua, we need to talk directly with Indonesia. It’s no use talking to the media without going directly to the source. Indonesia will only take our concerns seriously if we engage directly with then through diplomatic relations.”

But outspoken West Papua international activist Andy Ayamiseba pointed out the Vanuatu must not discuss the issue of West Papua independence without engaging the view of the majority of the people of West Papua.

“In the 60’s, West Papua was left in the cold while their destiny was determined by the Dutch, United States of America, and the Indonesian government,” Mr Ayamiseba said referring specifically to the 1969 Act of Free Choice.

“Is the MSG going to do the same?” Mr Ayamiseba asked.

There are fears among West Papua supporters in Vanuatu that Indonesia’s military and economic power will tilt the table of negotiations in favor Indonesia once the issue of West Papua is put on the MSG table.

There are also concerns that Indonesian economic power that Vanuatu could benefit from may force Port Vila to sweep the West Papua issue under the carpet in favor of the economic gains promised by Jakarta.

Many Vanuatu politicians and leaders believe that the avenue towards West Papua Independence is to correct the mistake done by the international community through the conduct of the 1969 Act of Choice by the UN under the Indonesian Military control, and eventually re-list West Papua back in the Decolonisation Committee.

Mr Ayamiseba said the ultimate aim is to have an international supervised referendum like the one held in East Timor and Namibia.

“Dealing with Indonesia is a conflict of interest, and more importantly a recognition of Indonesian sovereignty over West Papua,” Mr Ayamiseba.

Perhaps that was how the majority of council of ministers felt when they decided that Indonesia should not be part of the MSG.

And maybe that was the consensus too in Parliament when they unanimously voted that West Papua should be part of MSG and that its case should be raised in the International Court of Justice.

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INDONESIA OBSERVER ROLE, BREACH TO MELANESIAN UNITY

Vanuatu Women council disapprove Prime Minister’s decision

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Vanuatu’s National Council of Women says the Prime Minister’s decision to grant Indonesia observer status at the Melanesian Spearhead Group summit, was a breach of Melanesian solidarity. The Council’s President, Manina Packete, has described the move as irresponsible and a slap in the face for the people and against the will of parliament. She says the Prime Minister, Sato Kilman, has made a mockery of the country, going against Vanuatu’s support for Papuans, who are yet to be made MSG observers.

Ms. Packete says Vanuatu must refocus on what it stands for and find a way to correct what she believes was a mistake.

"That’s why my recommendation is instead of MSG, that has lost its way from our culture and custom, that we call this MSG secretariat building has to turn into a greater council of chiefs of Melanesia." Manina Packete is suggesting the MSG secretariat be moved from Port Vila to Fiji or Papua New Guinea.