J.J.'s Aracde
by Zach Theatre

Apr. 14 - May. 07, 2016
Fridays-Sundays

 Inspired by the YouTube sensation Caine’s Arcade, this bilingual play celebrates culture, imagination, perseverance, and family.  jj’s arcade  will be co-produced with Teatro Vivo and presented at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center. 

Written by José Casas 

Mario is a hard working auto mechanic in east LA who is left to raise his son, JJ, after the passing of his mother.  In order to honor her memory and cope with his lack of connection with his father, JJ begins to build an arcade out of leftover cardboard from his dad’s garage.  It is through JJ’s imagination and ingenuity that he is able to connect to himself and his family.

Recommendation: Ages seven and older
Run Time: Approximately one hour

 


J.J.'s Aracde
by José Casas
Zach Theatre

Fridays-Sundays,
April 14 - May 07, 2016
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center
600 River Street
Austin, TX, 78701

Opening: Friday, April 14, 2017 at 7 p.m.
Friday Public Shows at 7 p.m.
Saturday Public Shows: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sunday Public Shows: at 2 p.m.

 

Recommendation: Ages seven and older

Run Time: Approximately one hour