Author: C.M. Soto

Storyteller, Performer, Traveler
Literature/Poetry, Performance, Photography, Stageplay

Ice Scream Theater production at Marigny Opera House, New Orleans

On June 30 and July 1, 2017, The Marigny Opera House presented Ice Scream Theater, a one-woman multi-media musical based on traumatic true events in the early life of the author/actor C.M. Soto (Vinylux).  Built in 1853, The Marigny Opera House is a spiritual and artistic venue in the Bywater, New Orleans. THE STORY Brought up in a drug-house, 13-year-old Vinylux succumbs to the 80’s drug … Continue reading Ice Scream Theater production at Marigny Opera House, New Orleans

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Literature/Poetry, Publication

Poetry and photography chapbook by C.M. Soto released

Second edition released! These are the Rooms to My Mother’s House tells the story of one woman’s journey from a white-trash childhood with a drug addicted mother to becoming a mother herself, plagued by the self-doubt and self-destructive behavior. Some rooms are bedtime stories like “Storage”: “When we were the children, the rooms were like gardens, and the weeding we did was done to belongings.” Some rooms … Continue reading Poetry and photography chapbook by C.M. Soto released

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Graphic Design

C.M. Soto designs print promotion for Mike Goetz Productions

Logo, rack card, promotional flier and website for New Orleans-based photographer, Mike Goetz Productions designed by C.M. Soto. Mike Goetz is a professional Video Editor, Videographer, and Photographer living in New Orleans. He’s worked with various applications of visual media including music videos, feature length documentaries, narrative shorts, as well as promotional and event photography and videography. He is a graduate of Tulane University with a degree in Digital Media Production. Continue reading C.M. Soto designs print promotion for Mike Goetz Productions

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Literature/Poetry, Performance, Publication

“Puzzle Piecing” by C.M. Soto published in 2018 Maple Leaf Rag VI

C.M. Soto’s poem about single parenting, “Puzzle Piecing” was published in the Maple Leaf Rag VI: An Anthology of Poetic Writing in January of 2018. The book was released at New Orleans Public Library – Milton H Latter Branch. Congratulation to the 60-plus writers featured in this lovely anthology. Support the local writing scene and get your copy on Amazon at this link.  #cmsotostory  Continue reading “Puzzle Piecing” by C.M. Soto published in 2018 Maple Leaf Rag VI

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Performance

Vinylux Performs as a live art installation at Botanical Gardens Fundraiser 2016

Vinylux performed musical selections from Ice Scream Theater and was a living art installation at the Fall Garden Festival in conjunction with the birdhouse exhibit and fundraiser, Home Tweet Home at the Botanical Gardens October, 2016. Photography by Mike Goetz #vinyluxury   Continue reading Vinylux Performs as a live art installation at Botanical Gardens Fundraiser 2016

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Performance, Stageplay

Vinylux Performs Ice Scream Theater at The Mudlark Theater 2016

The Mudlark Theater in New Orleans presented Ice Scream Theater starring C.M. Soto (as Vinylux) for three nights in July of 2016. Images by Roy Guste ABOUT THE SHOW Surround-sound theater assaults the senses in this story of a young girl’s escape from drug addiction. A chilling narrative, shock-poetry, projected imagery, and unnerving video illuminate her journey from being an addict’s child to becoming an addict, … Continue reading Vinylux Performs Ice Scream Theater at The Mudlark Theater 2016

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Literature/Poetry, Performance

Vinylux is Featured Poet at Maple Leaf Poetry Series 2016

C.M. Soto (Vinylux) was the featured poet for the longest running poetry series in the City of New Orleans, The Maple Leaf Poetry Series. It took place at the popular Oak Street venue, The Maple Leaf lounge on May of 2016. Chris Champagne hosted the Sunday afternoon event. Soto performing the title song for Ice Scream Theater, and the Poem, “Keeper of the Lops.” Ice Scream … Continue reading Vinylux is Featured Poet at Maple Leaf Poetry Series 2016

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Ice Scream Theater by C.M. Soto debuts at Fringe Festival 2013

The sixth annual New Orleans Fringe Festival presented multimedia performance, Ice Scream Theater by C.M. Soto, directed by John LaTier, and starring Nicole “Niqui Love” Lovince on November 20, 22, 23, 24 2014 at The Old Firehouse (718 Mandeville St., New Orleans). Surround-sound theater assaults the senses in this story of a young girl’s escape from drug addiction. A chilling narrative and unnerving video illuminates her journey from being … Continue reading Ice Scream Theater by C.M. Soto debuts at Fringe Festival 2013

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Stageplay

In The Company of Killjoys by C.M. Soto Debuts at The Contemporary Arts Kitchen

Madcap Christmas comedy, In the Company of Killjoys by C.M. Soto was produced at The Contemporary Arts Kitchen during the Snowflake Festival in Klamath Falls, OR, December 2012. The two-act piece was directed by Nick Hill and the sound designer was Matt Stanbro. Killjoys starred Tanya Garrett, Monte Robinson, Mike Stier, Nick Hill, Athen Soto, Meagan Sigsbee and Christy Soto. THE STORY On the eve … Continue reading In The Company of Killjoys by C.M. Soto Debuts at The Contemporary Arts Kitchen

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