From Latin Rhythms to Southern Rhymes: A Life Unscripted
Faculty Mentor(s) Name(s)
Dr. Colin Whitworth
Abstract
"From Latin Rhythms to Southern Rhymes'' narrates the unexpected journey of a Chilean mom and daughter transplanted from the arid landscapes of the Atacama desert to the lush, drawling heart of Georgia. Through the eyes of a daughter caught between two worlds, the story unfolds, touching on cultural differences, the challenges of love after divorce, and the complexity of identity. The audience is invited into an exploration of assimilation, accent, and the unforeseen twists of life that lead to adopting Southern colloquialisms. From the initial discomfort of foreign words to the transformative embrace of a new family, the story celebrates the resilience of love and the beauty found in the unexpected crossroads of diverse life landscapes. This proposal is part of Dr. Colin Whitworth's panel on Storytelling.
Start Date
27-3-2024 2:00 PM
End Date
27-3-2024 3:00 PM
Location
Arts and Sciences 2-51
From Latin Rhythms to Southern Rhymes: A Life Unscripted
Arts and Sciences 2-51
"From Latin Rhythms to Southern Rhymes'' narrates the unexpected journey of a Chilean mom and daughter transplanted from the arid landscapes of the Atacama desert to the lush, drawling heart of Georgia. Through the eyes of a daughter caught between two worlds, the story unfolds, touching on cultural differences, the challenges of love after divorce, and the complexity of identity. The audience is invited into an exploration of assimilation, accent, and the unforeseen twists of life that lead to adopting Southern colloquialisms. From the initial discomfort of foreign words to the transformative embrace of a new family, the story celebrates the resilience of love and the beauty found in the unexpected crossroads of diverse life landscapes. This proposal is part of Dr. Colin Whitworth's panel on Storytelling.