Theatre Camp Workshop # 1 “La Leyenda de Michi Cihualli” Project

The Mission of “La Leyenda de Michi” project is to build a creative community for young people, their families and volunteers, through raised awareness of the cultural history of Ajijic, an appreciation for the Lake and its environment and by supporting the growth of each individual as a valued steward of the community.

The foundation of this community will be built through the creation of children’s theatre with a shared sense of purpose, in an atmosphere that encourages the empowerment of each participant.


La misión del proyecto "La Leyenda de Michi" es construir una comunidad creativa para los jóvenes, sus familias y los voluntarios, a través de la elevacion de la conciencia historica cultural de Ajijic, la apreciacion y reconocimiento por el lago y su medio ambiente, así como apoyar el crecimiento de cada individuo como un guardian valioso de la comunidad.

La fundación de esta comunidad sera construida a través de la creación de programas teatrales para niños con un sentimiento de finalidad compartida, en un ambiente que fomenta la autonomía de cada participante.

Sharing A Laugh

Even though the Volunteers have been working diligently for months in preparation, yesterday was our first day of Theatre Camp...and the excitement was palpable.

We set up shop for our first week of camp at the Wilkes Center, Biblioteca Publica on Galeana.

We started with a round of introductions, explaing the etiology of the project, how it has progressed from oral tradition and legend to printed form and now into a theatrical realm.

Part of our preparation for working together was to form an agreement of Respect, Appreciation, Security, Responsibility and Cooperation...all based on Creativity and Fun.  Everyone signed the agreement via hand printings and signatures.

 Fotini's Colors

Everone handprinted 

And signed

And then the drawing began.  In preparation for this day, the Volunteers had created papel mache hats and props which were now ready to be designed and painted by the children.

One of the most prominent props was Karina and the Maestro Antonio's large fish.

 The place was abuzz with activity.

Fish Hats were distributed and sized appropriately for the heads.

Everyone received a prop to work on.

Karina working on El Gran Pez

Painting Details

After the children left for the day, the work continued.  Our diligent Production Staff met to discuss the production in detail.

And our costume mistresses sorted and prepared for the vestuario's distribution.

Roberta and El Maestro continued work on the stage props.

As the day wound down, we were left with a wonderful feeling of accomplishment, having planted a seed of cooperation in the fetile ground of excitement and hope.  See you tomorrow!