The actors get the applause. You control lights and sound.
Ever wonder who makes the thunder crack on cue? Who drops the stage to black at the exact right moment? That’s the booth. And it’s a lot more fun than it looks from row 3.
If you can do things like use spreadsheets or book your own airline tickets online, you can learn Qlab, the program theaters around the world use to run lights and sound.
Over two Saturdays you’ll build your own cue sheet and run a real show, start to finish, on ACT’s equipment. You’ll press the wrong button at least once. Nothing will catch fire.
You’ll go home with a printed manual and a fun new skill that makes you feel powerful 😉 and that you can contribute to Ecuador’s only English language theater.
If you like it, there’s a seat in the booth for an upcoming ACT show. You get your name in the program and a complementary ticket.
“Nobody’s grading you,” says instructor and tech wizard, Mike Casto, who will deliver your hands-on training. Mike has led tech on 15 ACT productions and is a career instructor.
When: Saturdays, November 7 and 14, 10 AM to 3 PM. Where: Azuay Community Theater, Antonio Vega Muñoz 14-46, between Estévez de Toral and Coronel Talbot
Cost: $15 for course materials
A few seats are still available for the class. Plan on both days. Enrollment closes November 1.
Rusty Wright has played shows, festivals, and honky-tonks all over the world. Luckily for us, he and his wife Laurie, also a renowned musician, have moved to Cuenca.
Paco Lightfoot is a blues musician born in Spain.
Come out, sit back, and watch these two playing some acoustic Delta Blues and Americana on Thursday, November 5th at Bistro Yaku, one of Cuenca’s great acoustic music venues.
Event details: • Date: Thursday, November 5th, 2026 • Time: Starting at 5:30 PM and going until later • Cover charge: $10 • Venue: Bistro Yaku, Luis Cordero 5-66 y Honorato Vasquez, Cuenca, Ecuador
About reservations: For reservations, message 098 748 6890 or stop by Bistro Yaku (Luis Cordero 5-66 y Honorato Vasquez). Due to the configuration of Bistro Yaku, parties of less than four may be seated with other parties. Please consider inviting guests and making reservations for tables of four or more.
Join us at La Guarida for a special series of events celebrating culture, cuisine, and music during the first week of November. Book now by calling 099 806 8071.
Monday, November 2nd – Andres, Diego and Luis pay homage to Cuenca with a 5-course tasting menu at $25 anytime after 5 PM. Experience a culinary journey honoring Cuenca’s flavors, traditions, and heritage with Chef Luis Rivero and Sous Chef Diego.
Thursday, November 5th – Film #700: “Shakespeare in Love”. Doors open at 5 PM with the film projection at 7 PM. Enjoy this classic romantic comedy featuring an extraordinary cast and 7 Academy Awards.
Friday, November 6th – Jazz dinner with Esteban Encalada Jazz Quartet. Doors open at 5 PM, dinner reservations required, music starts at 7:30 PM with a $5 cover charge. Enjoy great music, delicious food, cocktails, and wines.
Saturday, November 7th – India, a five-course tasting menu for $20 anytime after 5 PM. Delight in Indian classics including samosas, lentil soup, biryani, butter chicken with garlic naan, and a mango lassi dessert. Come hungry and leave happy.
We are located at Mariscal Lamar 21-71.
Andres, Tel. 099 806 8071
Address: Mariscal Lamar, Cuenca, Azuay, Ecuador
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