Radio Aluna Teatro

"Translation is an exercise in not having the right answer.”  -Paula Zelaya Cervantes   In this Conversatorio, we explore translation and adaptation of language in a 2021 context. We invited Paula Zelaya Cervantes, a Mexican translator, adapter, and writer, to reflect on 2 case studies of contemporary multi-lingual theatre from the Aluna archives - Aluna’s 2016 Interpretation Lab, and our recent Studio Series presentation of Clean / Limpia.    In order of voices you will hear, the speakers are:   Maria Constanza Guzman -  translator, translation scholar and Associate Professor in the School of Translation and the Department of Hispanic Studies at Glendon College, York University. Paula Zelaya Cervantes - Mexican playwright, director and translator. Translation and adaptation for Clean / Limpia.  Annike Andre-Barrett - Multilingual Communication Facilitator, and dedicated language professional with over 12 years in medical, legal, and community interpreting.   Elena Basile - poet, artist, translation