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Q&A WITH RENE LAVAN, MARGARITA LIVE

Margarita Live, a storytelling experience by Creative Director, Don Alam, and Actor, René Lavan, takes guests on an immersive sensory journey to uncover the story behind the creation of the Margarita. We spoke with Lavan to get some insight.

1. What inspired you to come up with Margarita Live?

I discovered the power of immersive theater as an actor when I was cast as one of the leading roles in the show, The Amparo Experience, in 2019. The co-creator of this project, Don Alam, had a similar experience but from the audience’s perspective and both were equally as impactful.

2. How did you learn about the history of the Margarita?

We knew there had to be more than a slogan used to advertise the Margarita cocktail, “Margarita, more than just a girl’s name,” so we looked and found stories including the legendary Rita Hayworth, famous showgirl Marjorie King and Miss Peggy Lee, to name a few.

3. What are some highlights of the show, and will there be more?

The name says it all: a live show performed by talented actors, singers, dancers, and musicians. We are preparing our larger and fully immersive Margarita Live experience, announcing tour dates early 2022.

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