A Sheperdela's Storia
by ALTA Teatro

Dec. 12 - Dec. 22, 2013
Thursdays-Sundays

As at every holiday season for the last 16 years, the Austin Latino Theater Alliance (ALTA) presents its production of the traditional Pastorela in the Black Box of the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC). This year, under the direction of Patricio Villarreal Avila, this old traditional Christmas Latino Pastorela brings to life contemporary characters from Austin's everyday life within a well known story. Gathering people from different origins, races, genders, ages and more, this theater play is an invitation to celebrate the holidays not only as part of the audience, but by participating in the Christmas festivity by accompanying these new shepherds on their way to their sought after destination.

The script for this Chicano tragicomedy, has been edited, enhanced and organized by Patricio Villarreal Ávila based on the original screenplay by Luis Valdes, and with contributions from local authors and artists including Thomas Salas, Marylou Castillo, Marita de la Torre, Kiko Villamizar, Christopher Edwards and Diego Villarreal. Under the artistic direction if Villareal and the musical direction of Kiko Villamizar, twelve enthusiastic actors will give life to this fun Christmas comedy, accompanied by live music and an original stage specially designed by renowned plastic and visual artist Claudia Montero from ArteStudio Austin.

Cast: Arcángel San Miguel: Diego Villarreal Ávila, Cucharón: Alessandro Sánchez, Gila: Ana Luisa Esperón Mudy, Bartola: Norma del Toro, Bato: Víctor Manuel Díaz-Sevilla, Parranda: Frida Isabelle Mack, Tebano: Saturnino Luis Zertuche, María: Eleana Ramírez, Ermitaño: Asdrúbal Gutiérrez,Luzbel: Mario Ramírez,Pecado: Erika Sánchez Zertuche, Astucia: Francisco Villamizar

The Pastorela is an interactive bilingual comedy for the whole family! The performances run from Thursdays through Sundays, beginning December 12 and ending on December 22.

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A Sheperdela's Storia
ALTA Teatro

Thursdays and Fridays: 8 pm, Saturdays and Sundays: 7 pm

Tickets available at www.altateatro.com, www.eventbrite.com, and at the theater box office the day of the shows.
General admission $15, $10 children under 13

Contact: 512.537.ALTA (2582), info@altateatro.com

Running time 2 hours with a 15 minute intermission