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| Name | Hebert Poll Poll Guti_rrez |
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| Business Name | Hebert Poll Gutierrez |
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| Biography | Writer, storyteller, playwright. I am a Cuban artist trying to connect with the world through writing, storytelling, and recreation. I write for young and no so young audiences. I always use clear, communicative, and even humorous language. I never forget that my commitment as a creator is: Contribute to human enrichment. I have published 8 books in different genres. My latest book is: èCuba qu_ linda es Cuba? (How beautiful is Cuba?) Tales for adults, Editorial Primigenios, Miami, 2020. « Some of my writings also appear in magazines and in more than 20 anthologies from Cuba, Venezuela, Canada, Spain, United States, Uruguay, Mexico, Germany, Argentina and other countries. My scripts have been represented by companies from nations such as: the Dominican Republic, Argentina, Spain, Chile and Mexico. My dramatic piece –Looking for a princess” was included in the Manual of Spanish Literature for Germans "Sicher in Leseverstehen" (Publishing by Textproduktion, Frankfurt, Germany) which was distributed in the 2018/2019 academic year in more than 100 universities and cultural centers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Affiliation / Membership of Art Organizations SpanicArts, nonprofit organization to support and promote the work of Hispanic artists in Calgary. INDAI (International Network of Dance and Art Institutions| Montreal, Canada ASSITEJ - International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People | Feb 2019 _ Current Member of CALTAC (CANADIAN COALITION OF LATIN THEATRE ARTISTS) Vancouver, Canada. |
| Publications | I have published the following books: « Emi Laarˆ: Peque_as historias para so_ar (Emi Laarˆ: Small stories to dream) AfroCuban stories for children and youths, Editorial Matanzas, 2004. « Cosas de un ni_o grande (Things of a big child) Tales for youth, Editorial El Abra, Cuba, 2012. El asesino de la Luna (The murderer of the Moon) Fantastic Youth Novel, Editorial Libr„ptica, Argentina, 2014. « 23 cuentos y una carta desesperada ( 23 stories and a desperate letter) Tales for youth, Editorial Libr„ptica, Argentina, 2014. « Cuentos negros para ni_@s multicolores (Black stories for multicolored children) Tales for children and youth, Editorial So_art, Colombia, 2016. « La Gran Carrera (The Great Race) Youth Theater, Editorial El Abra, Cuba, 2017. « Emi Laarˆ: Peque_as historias para so_ar (Emi Laarˆ: Small stories to dream) AfroCuban stories for children and youths, Editorial �cana, Cuba, Second Edition, 2019). « Cosas de un ni_o grande ( ( Things of a big child) Tales for youth, Editorial Primigenios, Miami, Second Edition, 2020. « èCuba qu_ linda es Cuba? (How beautiful is Cuba?) Tales for adults, Editorial Primigenios, Miami, 2020. Some of my writings also appear in magazines and in more than 20 anthologies from Cuba, Venezuela, Canada, Spain, the United States, Uruguay, Mexico, Germany, Argentina, and other countries. Theatre work as a playwright My scripts have been represented by companies from nations such as the Dominican Republic, Argentina, Spain, Chile, and Mexico. My dramatic piece –Looking for a princess” was included in the Manual of Spanish Literature for Germans "Sicher in Leseverstehen" (Publishing by Textproduktion, Frankfurt, Germany) which was distributed in the 2018/2019 academic year in more than 100 universities and cultural centers in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The Great Race: Digital theatre play with comic trends, Cuba qu_ Linda es Cuba: Confessions of a fearless Cuban, a digital storytelling project with animation trends. Winner of the Artshare Program 2021, sponsored by the Calgary Arts Development Authority. (CADA) |
| Awards | 2021: Winner of the Artshare Program 2021, sponsored by the Calgary Arts Development Authority. (CADA). I participated with the digital storytelling project Cuba qu_ Linda es Cuba: Confessions of a fearless Cuban: 2021: Winner of the Project Grant Program - Individuals & Collectives 2021, sponsored by the Calgary Arts Development Authority (CADA). Participate with the Digital Storytelling project for youth, Emi laara: little stories to dream. 2021: Selected to participate in the Art Incubator Program sponsored by Art Commons. 2021: Selected to participate in the Black Arts Development Program, sponsored by the Blacktheater Gropu (Montreal) and Woezo Africa Music & Dance Theatre Inc. 2018: Finalist V International Poetry Contest "La Palabra de mi voz"(The word of my voice), sponsored by Editorial Publicaciones Entre LÍneas, Miami, Usa. 2018: Finalist in the III Micro-story Contest "Letras y mˆs Letras" (Letters and more Letters), sponsored by the non-governmental association, El Muro del Escritor (Spain). 2017: Winner in the category of Theater in the I International Contest "LETRA D' KMBIO," event sponsored by the Literary Creation Group Letra D Kmbio and the Casa de Cultura Mirtha Aguirre, Cuba. 2017: Finalist in the I Contest of Radio Theater and short stories "DO FA RADIO," sponsored by the Complutense University of Madrid (Spain). 2015: Finalist II International Poetry Contest "The Word of my voice," sponsored by Entre LÍneas Publishing House, Miami, USA. 2015: Finalist I World Literary Excellence Contest in the genre of Essay, sponsored by MP Literary Edition, USA. 2015: Finalist Jornadas Antirracistas ( Anti-racist conferences, activities) in the genre of storytelling, organized by the SOS Madrid Association, Spain. 2015: Finalist XVI INTERNATIONAL POETRY COMPETITION NACE MI VERSO (USA). 2014: Finalist I Short Story Contest Aupazaragoza.com (Spain). 2014: Finalist I Demos Theater Contest, sponsored by Demos Magazine (Spain). 2013: Second place in the genre of Chronicle in the International Contest of Narrative and other genres, organized by the Digital Cultural Magazine DesdeAhora, Venezuela. 2013: Finalist in the International Short Story Contest "Cada loco con su tema"(Every madman with his theme), sponsored by Grupo Editorial Benma, Mexico. 2012: Finalist I International Contest Take the word, take the world of Madrid, Spain. 2010: Finalist in the I International Nano Literature Contest, Theater Category, sponsored by Proyecto Expresiones, Maracaibo, Venezuela. 2008: National Playwriting Contest Award for Children and Young Teatrinos, sponsored by La Andariega Theater Company and the Camaguey Provincial Council of Performing Arts. 2008: Titiritextos National Contest Award held during the VI Cuban Playwriting Day and sponsored by the El Retablo Gallery, the Israel Moliner Rond„n Performing Arts Documentation and Research Center, and the Provincial Council of the Performing Arts in Matanzas, Cuba. 2007: National Award of the City of Nueva Gerona in Juvenile Children's Literature, sponsored by the Municipal Book Center and the Municipal Direction of Culture of Isla de La Juventud, Cuba. Recently my plays Cuba Que Linda es Cuba: Confessions of a fearless Cuban and La gran Carrera participated in the 16th Montreal International Theater Festival. Also, my plays Sos Cultura, Mio and Cuba Que Linda es Cuba: Confessions of a fearless Cuban, will participate in the International Short Film Festival, Black Panther 2021. |
| Experience | Writer and Storyteller and playwright with 16 years of experience. Bachelor of Arts in Social Communication - University of Matanzas Cuba 2009. Introduction to the Human Services, Robertson College, Calgary,2021 Introduction to Leadership, Calgary Public Library, 2021. Black Arts Development (BAD) Program Script Writing Workshop, sponsored by the Black theater Company, Montreal, Canada. Children's Programs Training, Sponsored by High Five and the Ontario Parks and Recreation Organization, Canadˆ. Principles of Healthy Child Development Training, Sponsored by High Five and the Ontario and Parks Recreation Organization, Canadˆ. Using Social Media for Business Course, Calgary Public Library, 2021 New Educational Resources for Teachers Diploma, The Education Club Divulgaci„n Dinˆmica S.L, Madrid, Spain, Online Education, 2020 Masterês Degree in Sociocultural Recreation, The Education Club Divulgaci„n Dinˆmica S.L, Madrid, Spain, Online Education, 2018. Master's Degree in Public Relations and Protocol, The Education Club Divulgaci„n Dinˆmica S.L Madrid, Spain|, Online Education, 2018. Among other courses, diplomas and master's degrees in the fields of Tourism, Culture and Education. Work Experience Freelance writer| National Book Cuba Institute | May 2000 _ 2019) Presentation, books Publications and execution of literature and storytelling workshops. Literature Head Chief| Cultural Association Hermanos Saiz | Feb 2009 - Mar 2014| Cuba Promote learning and social development programs, through cultural initiatives that develop human potential from the territory, the valuation of cultural diversity, citizen participation, dialogue, and social cohesion. Matanzas Provincial Acting Workshop Group 1998-2001 As an actor I participated in plays such as: El flaco y el Gordo (Tragic Comedy) (The skinny and the fat). R_quiem por Yarini (Drama) Requiem for Yarini. Romeo y Julieta (Tragic Comedy) (Romeo and Juliet. Comedy Tragedy) Las mujeres de Fernando (Comedy) Fernando's women. La Emboscada (Drama) The Ambush. Bla, Bla, Bla de un payaso (Comedy) Blah, Blah, Blah of a Clown Volunteering and Community Involvement October 7, 2021: Presentation of the project Cuba que linda es Cuba: Confessions of a fearless Cuban, at the Latin American Festival of Arts and Culture, sponsored by the Casa Mexico Foundation, Calgary. September 26, 2021: Presentation of the project The great race, at the Latin American Festival of Arts and Culture, sponsored by the Casa Mexico Foundation, Calgary June 2021: Participation in the Nexfest Festival in Edmonton with the play: Sos Cultura (Sos Culture) a play that talks about the problems of cultural identity in Cuba. June 3 2021: Host Program Cosas de un ni_o grande (Things of a big child). INDAI TV As Host and writer. Program: Difficult themes in children's and young people's literature. May 2021: Invited actor of ExpresARTe Theatre Club | Calgary| Canada Project: –Huellas de Madres” to honor women who, throughout history, and due to their dedication, perseverance, and intelligence, have left their mark on humanity. Produced by ExpresARTe Theatre Club. Directed by: Geraldine Fuenmayor, Gina Pavone and Mariana Monsalve. As Presenter, voice and poet for the Digital Story of –Mariana Grajales”. March 27, 2021: Invited actor of SpanicArts | Calgary| Canada Project: Celebrating World Theatre Day with character. As an actor. Participate with a character named Coco Grafitti. Grafitti because I write and do a bit of everything and Coco because... I make you use the Coco (The Brain). 2020 Freelance Writer| Magazine Hello Arte and Montreal Quebec Latino| Canada Completed exhaustive research on diverse topics to build information for accurate writing Created non-fiction works, including articles, essays, and biographical pieces. |
| Memberships | SpanicArts, nonprofit organization to support and promote the work of Hispanic artists in Calgary, Canadˆ. INDAI (International Network of Dance and Art Institutions| Montreal, Canada CALTAC (CANADIAN COALITION OF LATIN THEATER ARTISTS) Vancouver, Canadˆ. ASSITEJ - International Association of Theatre for Children and Young People | Feb 2019 _Current |
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