Dark Magic for Dark Times
by Jump-Start Performance Company

Aug. 28 - Sep. 06
Fridays-Saturdays

When a coven of witches has had enough, they perform a series of dark magic rituals, weaving spells to bring about a revolution.

Jules Vaquera’s faith is in things like love, compassion, and community. When faced with the endless onslaught of oppressive laws and executive orders put forth by the current administration and the reign of terror wrought by I.C.E., her mental health began to suffer. As a lifelong fan of fiction, she suspended her disbelief, and imagined that witchcraft was real, and that she could use it to make change, bring comfort to her community, and channel their feelings into action. This show is a result of those imaginings.

Jules and Giomara Bazaldua are co-directors of DARK MAGIC FOR DARK TIMES, which is performed by Lisa Suarez, Amalia Ortiz, Florence Bunten, Stephan Gaeth and Jules.

Jump-Start’s annual INKubator program supports a San Antonio artist or collective with a small budget, rehearsal space, tech support, the Critical Response Process and a nurturing environment in which to produce their original performance. Audience attendance and feedback supports the further development of the artist’s work.

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Dark Magic for Dark Times
by Jules Vaquera
Jump-Start Performance Company

AUGUST 28, 29, Friday and Saturday

SEPtEMBER 5, 6, 2026, Thursday and Friday

Jump-Start Theater, 710 Fredericksburg Road in San Antonio, Texas 78201.

Doors open at 7:30 and performances begin at 8:00.

Admission is choose-what-you-pay: $0, $5, $10, $15, $20 or $25. Tickets are available at https://dojour.us/e/92513 or find them at www.jump-start.org

Seating is limited. For more information, call 210-227-JUMP.