Piar: E último bataya / Piar: The Final Battle
Description
This musical theater production, Piar: e último bataya (Piar: The Final Battle), was written by Franklin Salgado and directed by Milushka Birge.
The play is based on the life of Manuel Piar (1777–1817), a freedom fighter born in Curaçao who played a vital role in ending colonial oppression in the region. Piar was part of a regional movement with strong ties to Curaçao and was instrumental in sparking ideals of freedom among the local population.
Performed in Papiamentu, Piar is aimed at high school students and the general public. The performance features five local actors and a vibrant staging full of music and dance. The music was composed by Eric Calmes.
“For Curaçao, the awareness of colonization and its lasting impact is still very present”, says KadaKen’s managing director Maryluska – Lou – Nisbet. “This play supports that process of consciousness. We noticed that many people recognize the name Manuel Piar, but few truly know his life story or understand why he was such an important Curaçaoan in the struggle against colonial powers and oppression.”
Piar’s story is gripping and thought-provoking. For secondary schools, the production links well with subjects such as Cultural and Artistic Education, History, Social Studies, and Geography. Themes include freedom and equality, identity, the historical significance of Haiti for us, jealousy, power, and exclusion. These topics can spark deep conversations.
For the first time, KadaKen is partnering with Nathania Engelhardt, director of Debat.ed (Debate Education Foundation Curaçao), to offer follow-up workshops for schools that attend the performance. These workshops provide targeted, in-depth engagement with the play’s themes. “For KadaKen, this is an important next step in our development,” says Nisbet. “By offering these workshops, we increase the educational impact of the performance. And thanks to the support of the Vfonds, we’re able to offer them free of charge.”
Speellijst
Zaal open
19:45or
Voorstelling
20:00 – 22:00or
Data
Donderdag 30-10-2025 Première
Vrijdag 31-10-2025 (SOLD OUT)
Zaterdag 01-11-2025
Zondag 02-11-2025
Zaterdag 08-11-2025
Zondag 09-11-2025
Zaterdag 29-11-2025
Zondag 30-11-2025
Educatie
For the first time, KadaKen is partnering with Nathania Engelhardt, director of Debat.ed (Debate Education Foundation Curaçao), to offer follow-up workshops for schools that attend the performance. These workshops provide targeted, in-depth engagement with the play’s themes. “For KadaKen, this is an important next step in our development,” says Nisbet. “By offering these workshops, we increase the educational impact of the performance. And thanks to the support of the Vfonds, we’re able to offer them free of charge.”
Agenda voorstellingen voor de scholen
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September
15 – 19 september
22 – 26 september
Oktober
15 – 17 oktober
20 – 24 oktober
27- 31 oktober
November
10 – 14 november
17 – 21 november
24 – 28 november
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Meer informatie
Voor meer informatie over de uitvoering van de schoolvoorstellingen kunt u contact nemen via de volgende mobiele nummers 569 8417/672 4580 of per mail teatropafundeshi@teatrokadaken.org
Inschrijfformulier
For the first time, KadaKen is partnering with Nathania Engelhardt, director of Debat.ed (Debate Education Foundation Curaçao), to offer follow-up workshops for schools that attend the performance. These workshops provide targeted, in-depth engagement with the play’s themes. “For KadaKen, this is an important next step in our development,” says Nisbet. “By offering these workshops, we increase the educational impact of the performance. And thanks to the support of the Vfonds, we’re able to offer them free of charge.”
Wilt u graag met uw leerlingen naar deze voorstelling komen, vul dan dit formulier in. Wij zullen contact met u op nemen om uw inschrijving te formaliseren.
Voor meer informatie kunt u contact opnemen met coördinator Nacheska Johannes op 569 8417 of via e-mail teatropafundeshi@teatrokadaken.org.
Lesbrief
Voor de schoolvoorstellingen is een lesbrief ontwikkeld. Deze bestaat uit de volgende onderdelen:
- Link naar interactieve pagina van de lesbrief.
- Downloadbare PDF om te printen. In deze lesbrief staan QR-codes die linken naar filmpjes.
PDF Lesbrief
- In de lesbrief staan 2 filmpjes. Dit zijn de links naar de filmpjes:
Filmpje 1: Breaking news
Filmpje 2: Preparashon pa e obra teatral
Photos and Videos
Feel free to use the photos, but please include the following credit:
Photo credit: Teatro KadaKen, Margo Groenewoud
In de press
Oudishon
Teatro KadaKen ta buska amiga i amigu pa nos siguiente obra!👩🏾🤝👨🏻Abo ta òf bo konose un hende ku ta kumpli ku e rekisito nan aki?Inskribí bo mes i sigui komparti'é!
Simia di Demokrasia
Simia di Demokrasia het gesprek aangaan met mensen van alle generaties op Curaçao. Niet als debat of academische discussie, maar als een open ontmoeting waarin persoonlijke ervaringen, gevoelens en vragen centraal staan. Want: kada ken ta konta — iedereen telt mee.
Simia di Demokrasia verdiept wat we koesteren: vrijheid en democratie
Als vervolg op de historische theatervoorstelling Piar: e Ultimo Bataya heeft een team van Teatro KadaKen het programma Simia di Demokrasia ontwikkeld. Het programma verdiept centrale thema’s uit het leven en de geschiedenis van de vrijheidsheld Manuel Piar en verbindt deze met de actualiteit.
Simia di demokrasia
Laga nos ban TOPA i sigui kombersá, eksplorá despues ku bo a wak e obra teatral Piar: E Último Bataya! No keda sintá bo so ku tur e preguntanan, ideanan i pensamentu.
