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...imagined “theatre under the sand,” “Jardín de Pulpos,” which translates as “Octopus’ Garden,” will run in the Adams Pool Theatre through December 3. Despite being an entirely Spanish-language production, Alvarez, Bortolamedi, and cast members hope that “Jardín” will create an aesthetic that transcends the limits of language, requiring no translation...
...Before we were only doing Spanish playwrights,” Bortolamedi says. “So this is kind of a big step for us, showcasing what we think is the essence of Latin America as a region...
While it is true that “Jardín” is entirely written and performed in Spanish, according to Alvarez, Bortolamedi, and the cast members, this does not necessarily mean it cannot be a joy for all who come to watch...
...that you don’t need to be a fluent Spanish [speaker],” Alvarez says. “You can still get so many different things out of it. And I think in the past, the audience has been very receptive to that. No matter what your background in Spanish is, I think that everyone can get something...
...Spain at the head of the list? "As a country, we industrialized later than others in Europe, but when it happened, it happened very quickly, so the change in diet occurred much more dramatically," says Dr. Xavier Formiguera, president of the Spanish Society for Obesity Studies. "And culture also plays a role. Lots of Spaniards still think a chubby child is a more attractive child." (See pictures of what makes you eat more food...