Su Teatro 2018-19 Season

2018-2019 Season

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Coloradense: Stories of Colorado

Interview with a Mexican

September 27 – October 21, 2018

Based on conversations with Gustavo Arellano author of Ask a Mexican and Taco USA. Aadapted for the stage by Anthony J. Garcia –

WORLD PREMIERE

Challenging “gabachos” to come out of the closet and ask the obvious, ignorant and sometimes racist questions, wherein they will be met with derision and insult, but also with a tremendous amount of insight and informativeness. The ultimate Chicano nerd has placed his trust in making the transformation of his experiences three-dimensional in the hands of a 46-year veteran of sarcasm and cultural enlightenment.

Joaquin’s Christmas

December 6 – 23, 2018

Written and directed by Anthony J. Garcia

Set in 1950’s Pueblo, all 7-year-old Joaquin wants for Christmas is a new bike but times are tough. With Papa out on strike against the evil Mr. Van Rich-n-Wealthy, can a talking dog with a cigar named Angel and a magical Abuela make this a very merry Christmas? a

Chicano Power 1969:

Fire in the Streets/War of the Flowers

March 14 – 31, 2019

Created and produced by Anthony J. Garcia and Daniel Valdez

WORLD PREMIERE

Fire in the Streets: 9th Avenue from Elati to Galapago was covered in smoke so thick you couldn’t see in front of you. On March 19,1969, the students at West High School walked out to protest racism and marginalization in the schools, they were met with tear gas, arrests and police batons.

War of the Flowers: On February 15, 1969, Lupe Briseño and four striking women chained themselves to the gates of the Kitayama Carnation plant in a non-violent protest. Immediately, Weld County sheriffs arrived. Deputy D.B. Ruiz flanked by two deputies turned on a tear gas machine and sprayed a snow-white layer of gas over the women who instantly fell to the ground; coughing and weeping. 50 years later, the War of the Flowers: “Lupe’s story” will be told.

Northside

June 13 – August 25, 2019

Written by Bobby LeFebre

WORLD PREMIERE

Whatever happened to the Northside we used to know? Two couples vie to buy Mrs. Lujan’s home, as the rapidly gentrifying neighborhood is now appealing to suburban dwellers, Teo and Luna must fight to return to where they grew up and are now being priced out of home ownership. A tale of where the heart lives.