A spokesperson says---
"...A work of devised theatre, the play is being created...through a collaborative process led by director Juliana Morales Carreño in which all members of the production are given a voice to help imagine the characters and dramatic story line.
Through song, dance, and short theatrical vignettes...an altar gradually takes shape as an act of remembrance and cultural inheritance, inviting audiences to consider how traditions are taught, how memory is kept alive, and what is carried forward when we share rituals across generations.
Performed in English with Spanish sprinkled throughout...guided by their ancestors, a younger generation rediscovers the heart of Día de Muertos, the meaning behind each of its elements—from candles and marigolds to ofrendas and cherished recuerdos.
Mexican traveling tent shows, known as carpas (Spanish for "tents"), were popular itinerant theatre and circus troupes that toured Mexico and the southwestern United States from the 19th century through the mid-20th century. Featuring a mix of comedy, acrobatics, music, and political satire, carpas provided a vital cultural touchstone for working-class and immigrant communities..."
CAST:
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Enrique A. Andrade
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Tovah Behar
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Yosmel López Ortiz
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Demitra Olague
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Pedro Martinez
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Carolina Selva
CREATIVE TEAM:
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Juliana Morales Carreño - Director
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Julianne Bodner - Scenic Design
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Kasee Arnett - Costume Design
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Sarah Rowell - Props Design
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Violet Costales - Lighting Design
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Lawrence Siulagi - Projections & Sound Design
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Caz Janei - Stage Manager
