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CHILDREN OF SALT

Book and Lyrics by Lauren Epsenhart

Music by Jaime Lozano

 

The story of Children of Salt is inspired by the biblical anecdote of Lot’s wife, the moment she chose to look back at the crumbling village of Sodom and Gomorrah. The focal point of the piece is Raúl, a successful entrepreneur who infrequently returns home, avoiding people, memories, and situations that sent him packing twenty years prior. Upon learning of his estranged grandmother’s illness, Raúl again returns home to the beach, in hopes of leaving as quickly as possible. Throughout the day, a series of unexpected meetings, with old friends and a lost love, unleash a Pandora of memories, some beautiful, others consuming. Raúl must learn from these memories in order to accept his present and move into his future. If he fails, he will remain one of the many “children of salt” he struggled to leave behind years before.  

 

2016 New York Musical Festival Production (Best of Fest Winner)

2015 New York City Industry Reading

2009 New York University Reading

"Enough Is Enough" from Children of Salt
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"Enough Is Enough" from Children of Salt

Buy music at https://www.contemporarymusicaltheatre.com http://newmusicaltheatre.com/artists/jaime-lozano/enough-is-enough.html Mauricio Martínez performs Enough is Enough from the musical Children of Salt - A New Latin Musical, winner of the "Best of Fest" award as part of the New York Musical Festival 2016. Music by Jaime Lozano; book and lyrics by Lauren Epsenhart. Presented by The New York Musical Festival, Jorge de la Garza and Germán Cavazos, Children of Salt is the first Official Selection of the New York Musical Festival from Mexico, Children of Salt by Jaime Lozano and Lauren Epsenhart is based on the Mexican play "Los Niños de Sal" by Hernán Galindo. The musical was directed by Jose Zayas, musical direction by Geraldine Anello with choreography by Stephanie Klemons (Associate Choreographer: Hamilton). Raúl returns to the Mexican beaches of his youth only to be greeted by the memories that forced him away in the first place. Reunited with his childhood friends he must face the choices he made in an effort to move forward. Children of Salt is the timeless tale of love, loss and hope. Children of Salt’s cast includes Nicolas Baumgartner (Regional: Mary Poppins), Mario Cortés, Joshua Cruz (Regional: Altar Boyz, A Chorus Line), Florencia Cuenca, Javier Ignacio (Broadway: SideShow), Barrie Linberg (Carmen La Cubana, Regional: The Full Monty), Mauricio Martínez (NBC’s “El Vato) and April Ortiz (National Tour: In the Heights. Film: Father of the Bride). Creative team includes Arnulfo Maldonado (Sets), Raul Ozuna (Costumes), Zach Blane (Lights), David M. Lawson (Sound), Joshua Quinn (Production Stage Manager) Stark Naked Production (Casting), Lisa Dozier King (General Management).
"My Mother Took Me To México City" from Children of Salt
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"My Mother Took Me To México City" from Children of Salt

Florencia Cuenca performs My Mother Took Me to México City from Children of Salt - A New Latin Musical, music by Jaime Lozano, book and lyrics by Lauren Epsenhart at the Pearl Theatre as part of the New York Musical Festival 2016. Presented by The New York Musical Festival, Jorge de la Garza and Germán Cavazos, Children of Salt is the first Official Selection of the New York Musical Festival from Mexico, Children of Salt by Jaime Lozano and Lauren Epsenhart is based on the Mexican play "Los Niños de Sal" by Hernán Galindo.. The musical was directed by Jose Zayas, musical direction by Geraldine Anello with choreography by Stephanie Klemons (Associate Choreographer: Hamilton). It performed at Pearl Theatre Company from July 20-26. Raúl returns to the Mexican beaches of his youth only to be greeted by the memories that forced him away in the first place. Reunited with his childhood friends he must face the choices he made in an effort to move forward. Children of Salt is the timeless tale of love, loss and hope. Children of Salt’s cast includes Nicolas Baumgartner (Regional: Mary Poppins), Mario Cortés, Joshua Cruz (Regional: Altar Boyz ,A Chorus Line), Florencia Cuenca, Javier Ignacio (Broadway: SideShow), Barrie Linberg (Carmen La Cubana, Regional: The Full Monty), Mauricio Martínez (NBC’s “El Vato) and April Ortiz (National Tour: In the Height. Film: Father of the Bride). Creative team includes Arnulfo Maldonado (Sets), Raul Ozuna (Costumes), Zach Blane (Lights), David M. Lawson (Sound), Joshua Quinn (Production Stage Manager) Stark Naked Production (Casting), Lisa Dozier King (General Management).
Children of Salt - A New Latin Musical by Jaime Lozano & Lauren Epsenhart
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Children of Salt - A New Latin Musical by Jaime Lozano & Lauren Epsenhart

Children of Salt - A New Latin Musical Music by Jaime Lozano Book and Lyrics by Lauren Epsenhart Based on the play "Los Niños de Sal" by Hernán Galindo “Jaime Lozano’s score for Children of Salt is overflowing with sounds that we don’t get to hear onstage very often. All bring to life delicious Latin flavors.” “La partitura que Jaime Lozano compuso para Children of Salt es desbordante con sonidos que no escuchamos muy a menudo en el escenario. Traen a la vida deliciosos sabores latinos.” Jose Solis – StageBuddy “Children of Salt looks and sounds terrific.” “Children of Salt luce y suena magnífica.” “Epsenhart’s sensitively book and lyrics and Lozano’s animated, salsa-inspired score tell a touching story.” “Las sensibles letras y libreto de Epsenhart y la animada partitura de Lozano, inpirada en música salsa cuentan una historia conmovedora.” “Epsenhart’s lyrics transcend culture and remain us all to think about the things in our own life that hold us back.” “Las letras de Epsenhart trascienden culturas y nos hacen recordar aquellas cosas de nuestra vida que nos atan al pasado.” Pete Hempstead – TheaterMania “Lozano takes over for the latter with her infectious Latin songs, which capture at once the unbridled ardor of youth and the haunting strains of aging regret.” “Lozano toma la batuta en el terreno musical con sus contagiosas canciones latinas, las cuales capturan de un solo golpe el ardor de la juventud y la inquietante tensión del pesar del envejecimiento.” Matthew Murray – Talkin’ Broadway “You will likely find yourself tapping your feet during the show's livelier numbers.” “Seguramente te descubrirás llevando el ritmo con tus pies al son de los números musicales más animados.” “The good music and songs keep this show humming.” “La buena música y las excelentes canciones harán que salgas del teatro tarareando.” “This offering brings Latin flavor and a deep sense of family values to the stage.” “Esta oferta trae a escena sabor latino y un profundo sentido de valores familiares.” Deirdre Donovan – Curtain Up “What keeps Children of Salt intriguing is the brilliant score by Lozano. It’s infectious. And the orchestrations are equally sensational, capturing the Latin flare. With a plethora of musical options.” “Lo que mantiene intrigante a Children of Salt es su brillante partitura compuesta por Lozano. Es contagiosa. Y las orquestaciones son igualmente sensacionales, capturando el sentir latino con un sinnúmero de opciones musicales.” Michael Block – Theater In The Now “Children of Salt is a show worth seeing .” “Children of Salt es un show que vale la pena ver.” “The plot is compelling through and through.” “La trama es conmovedora de principio a fin.” Adam Seighman – The Knockturnal “Children of Salt has everything going for it. The score is infectious bringing the sounds of Latin America.” “Children of Salt tiene todo a su favor. Su partitura es pegajosa y trae consigo los sonidos de Latinoamérica.” “This score is filled with light, passion, rhythm and joy.” “Esta música está llena de luz, pasión, ritmo y alegría.” Suzanna Bowling - Times Square Chronicles
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