It's great to have friends. The two people I know from Panama have both gotten in contact with me since I've been in country. One of them was working on a show in the city and invited me to see it and hang out for the weekend. They were (or still are, I suppose, since the run ends today) doing
Fiddler on the Roof. It was the first time I got to see theatre here in Panama. I couldn't pass it up!
The show was wonderful, and a very interesting experience. I've been in Fiddler before, so I'm very familiar with the music and the show in general. It was odd seeing it performed in Spanish, with translated songs. "To life, to life, L'Chaim!" became "
Brindemos por la vida!" (Let's toast to life!) So it often worked out wonderfully and I understood without any problem. There were other moments where I had to laugh at the strange Spanish I was hearing.
Casamentera (their word for Matchmaker) is one I've never heard before and will likely never hear again. But the overall message stayed the same, and I thoroughly enjoyed the show.
Un violinista sobre el tejado, playing at the Teatro Nacional in Casco Viejo, Panama City. A gorgeous venue.
(The front entrance)
Everyone and their mother was taking pictures of the beautiful stage with their smartphones before the show started. It was a bit of a shock, coming from my site to the city, and such a
yeyé (upper class) experience as the theatre.
A very classic interior, with several balconies for small group seating. The first time I saw it, my mind immediately went to Abraham Lincoln. Abe, no!
My University of Michigan and Panamanian friend. Thanks Andrés for a great weekend!
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