Desert Local News April 8, 2023 issue!

Coachella, CA – Green Room Theatre Company Coachella Valley (GRTCCV) debuts

Gary Soto’s awardwinning Novio Boy on April 15, 2023, with several performances scheduled through the end of April (additional locations will be announced later for the May schedule). The critically acclaimed Novio Boy is set to captivate audiences with its poignant and funny explorations of love, family, and coming-of-age.

The comedy centers on Rudy’s experiences, anxieties, and ambitions to transition from childhood to adolescence as he prepares for his first date. The lead actors are Luis Miguel Ibarra as Rudy and Jackie Corona as 16-year-old Patricia. A cast of six other actors supports them. Julian Perez doubles as Rudy’s roque, Uncle Juan-Juan, and the mysterious curandero Mama Rosa.

“Theatre enthusiasts will not want to miss this one-of-a-kind traveling production, and anyone who loves to enjoy live theatre up close and personal will find an enriching experience,” said GRTCCV’s Executive Artistic Director David Catanzarite.

“We hope to expose more of the community to high-caliber theatre by providing all of the performances free to the public, thanks to an IMPACT

Grant from the California Arts Council. This show is for people of all ages who may not have easy access to theatre. We’re bringing professional theatre to their neighborhoods.”

This production brings topquality theatre to various locations throughout the Coachella Valley. Performances are all free of charge, and families are especially encouraged to attend for audiences five years and older.

The current schedule of performances is as follows:

*Saturday, April 15 at noon and again at 2 p.m. at La Quinta Library, 78275 Calle Tampico in La Quinta. *Saturday, April 22 at 1:00 p.m., venue to be announced. Check the grtccv.orgwebsite for updates.

*Saturday, April 22 at 1:00, venue to be announced. Check the grtccv. org website for updates.

*Additional performances and locations for April and May are TBD.

For more information, updates on the performance schedule, or to get involved with GRTCCV, please call (760) 696-2546 or visit www. greenroomtheatrecompany. org.