Cara Mia Theatre 18-19 Season Brochure

C A R A M I A T H E A T R E 2018-19 SEASON

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Cara Mía Theatre speaks from the heart of our contemporary Latino experience through our 1819 season. From a national touring production that touches on the burning issues surrounding immigration to the return of a highly theatrical play for families featuring Mexican folk masks, Cara Mía Theatre’s 18-19 season responds to the contemporary moment with art, culture and stories that we insist must flow freely across our borders.

These plays revel in the beauty of our diverse cultures while relentlessly speaking to the challenges of our times.

With this new season, Cara Mía Theatre is putting its best foot forward as one of the fastest-growing theatre institutions in North Texas.

DAVID LOZANO Executive Artistic Director CA RAMIAT HEAT RE . OR G

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I bless you in the name of all that is good and strong and beautiful. On this hill and in the river you have nature to teach you‌ BLESS ME, ULTIMA

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N AT I O N A L T O U R I N G P R O D U C T I O N CO-PRODUCED WITH IGNITE/ARTS DALLAS

WET: A DACAMENTED JOURNEY

BY ALEX ALPHARAOH

DIRECTED BY BRISA ARELI MUÑOZ DALLAS, TX - THEATRE TOO

SEPT. 21 – 30, 2018 AUSTIN, TX - TEATRO VIVO

OCT. 4 – 6, 2018 CHICAGO, IL - DESTINOS LATINO THEATRE FESTIVAL

OCT. 11 – 14, 2018

WEST HARTFORD, CT - ST. JOSEPH’S UNIVERSITY

OCT. 18 – 20, 2018

DENTON, TX - UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS

OCT. 30, NOV. 1 – 3, 2018 BOSTON, MA - ARTS EMERSON

NOV. 8 – 25, 2018

CO-PRODUCED WITH

PRODUCING SPONSORS OF THE NATIONAL TOUR

WET: A DACAmented Journey is the story of what it means to be an American in every sense of the word except one: on paper.

Based on a true story, WET chronicles one DACA recipient’s ongoing battle of living all but his first three months of life in the United States as an undocumented citizen. Written and performed

by Alex Alpharaoh from Los Angeles, WET vividly captures the precarious, red-tape-ravaged life of one “DREAMer”.

The touring version of WET: A DACAmented Journey is co-commissioned by Cara Mía Theatre, Ignite/Arts Dallas and Arts Emerson. Strong language.

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TINA’S JOURNEY EL VIAJE DE TINA

BY BERTA HIRIART ORIGINAL MUSIC BY EUGENIO TOUSSAINT DIRECTED BY ALICIA MARTÍNEZ ÁLVAREZ NOVEMBER 15 – DECEMBER 2, 2018 THU, FRI, SAT 8:00PM | SUN 2:30PM

LATINO CULTURAL CENTER 2600 LIVE OAK, DALLAS, TEXAS 75204

IN ASSOCIATION WITH

PRODUCING SPONSOR

Tina’s Journey is about a young girl, her family and her ancestors who hope to cross the U.S.-Mexico border before the Day of the Dead holidays. For safe-keeping, Tina takes a piece of her native land in her pocket and her personal history in her heart. She also leaves a trail of marigolds for her ancestors to safely follow her family across the border. However, Tina’s new reality in the United States makes her ill to the brink of death. She believes that her past has abandoned her but her eldest ancestor helps her understand that the coexistence of the two cultures will form part of her new identity.

Performed with contemporary and Mexican folk masks, Tina’s Journey is a visually stunning, whimsical yet heartfelt production that is a treasure for all ages. Originally created for families and young audiences, Tina’s Journey is also a safe and accessible way for young people to learn about the migration of children into the United States.

Appropriate for all ages. Performed in Spanish with English supertitles.

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PRINCIPAL SPONSOR OF THE 2018-19 SEASON THE LAW OFFICES OF DOMINGO GARCIA

PRODUCING SPONSORS LATINO CENTER FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT & MERCADO369

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DALLAS PREMIERE

BLESS ME, ULTIMA

BY RUDOLFO ANAYA DIRECTED BY DAVID LOZANO FEBRUARY 15 - MARCH 3, 2019 THU, FRI, SAT 7:30PM | SUN 2:30PM

LATINO CULTURAL CENTER 2600 LIVE OAK, DALLAS, TEXAS 75204

Antonio Marez is six years old when Ultima enters his life. She is a curandera, one who heals with herbs and magic. ‘We cannot let her live her last days in loneliness,’ says Antonio’s mother. ‘It is not the way of our people,’ agrees his father. Ultima comes to live with Antonio’s family in New Mexico and graces him with the courage to face the challenges of childhood. Under Ultima’s guidance, Tony will probe the family ties that bind him, and he will find in himself the magical secrets of his ancestors. Based on the award-winning Chicano novel by Rudolfo Anaya, Bless Me, Ultima is a story about faith, healing and community genuine to Mexican-American cultures throughout the southwest United States.

Recommended for ages 7 and up.

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TEATRO EN FUGA: A FESTIVAL OF NEW WORKS NEW PLAYS IN PROGRESS CREATED BY MEMBERS OF THE CARA MÍA RESIDENT ENSEMBLE APRIL 12 – APRIL 28, 2019 THU, FRI, SAT 8:00PM | SUN 2:30PM

LATINO CULTURAL CENTER 2600 LIVE OAK, DALLAS, TEXAS 75204

Teatro En Fuga returns for a one-of-a-kind festival in North Texas featuring new plays in progress by Cara Mía’s resident ensemble.

All plays will be presented as an opportunity to witness new work developed from within the company for world premiere productions in future seasons. Titles TBA.

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IN THE WORKS: A NEW PLAY READING SERIES ATTEND SPECIAL READINGS OF PLAYS IN DEVELOPMENT WITH A FLEX, SINGLE, DUAL OR GOLD MEMBERSHIP!

A COLLABORATION WITH THE SOL PROJECT FROM NEW YORK, NY

DON’T EAT THE MANGOS

BY RICARDO PÉREZ GONZÁLEZ DECEMBER 2018

Don’t Eat The Mangos tells the story of three sisters living outside of San Juan, Puerto Rico. The sisters are faced with the daunting task of caring for their cancer-stricken Mami and their wheelchair-bound Papi. Despite being paralyzed, Papi still rules his family through fear, intimidation and the ringing of a small bell. Family secrets surface, relationships are tested and the sisters are forced to contend with a legacy of trauma. adult themes

GRANDMA’S EMPANADAS

BY KJ SANCHEZ MAY 2019

What does home mean? What does family look like? How do we keep our culture’s history, stories and traditions alive? With equal helpings of heart and joy, Grandma’s Empanadas is a new play exploring a community’s heritage and identity through music, food and personal narratives. This play is based entirely on interviews with Milwaukee’s Latino community.

PILGRIMAGE

BY ARIANA COOK JUNE 2019

Single white mother to two mixed-race teenagers, Caroline is overwhelmed. Her children grow more distant by the day with her son’s constant absence from home to ‘chill’ with friends and her daughter’s further retreat into herself, talking less and less. After her daughter’s attempted suicide and with years of no word from her children’s father, she calls her estranged black mother-in-law for help. Grandma Reese’s arrival brings tension and the unraveling of a secret family history. Pilgrimage shines a light on the complicated politics of identities and families of mixed race. strong language

MEMBERSHIPS & PASSES MEMBERSHIP UPGRADE

PASS

TAX-DEDUCTIBLE

CHOOSE 3 PLAYS

DONATION

PASS

TAX-DEDUCTIBLE

ALL 4 PLAYS

DONATION

$50

DUAL

$65

$130

GOLD MEMBERSHIP

SINGLE

FLEX

BASIC PASS

x2 PASSES ALL 4 PLAYS 3 READINGS ACCESS TO FIRST REHEARSAL

x2

PASSES

ALL 4 PLAYS

$25

$25

TAX-DEDUCTIBLE

$25

DONATION

TAX-DEDUCTIBLE

$115 DONATION

FLEX MEMBERSHIP

$75!

3 PLAYS + 3 READINGS

SINGLE MEMBERSHIP

$90!

4 PLAYS + 3 READINGS

DUAL MEMBERSHIP

$155!

4 PLAYS + 3 READINGS

ONLY

$250!

SEASON PASSES

MEMBERSHIPS

Enjoy ultimate freedom with unlimited exchanges and easy RSVPs! No need to commit to dates or times. With Cara Mía Theatre’s Season Pass, you can come to each production on any date! The Season Pass also includes many exclusive additions. Enjoy the entire season for one low price.

From thought provoking theatre to fine arts education for underserved youth, Cara Mía Theatre Co. works everyday to positively impact our community. For an additional taxdeductible donation towards your pass, you can enjoy additional ‘Members Only’ benefits while supporting these programs.

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Cara Mía Theatre Co. Sammons Center for the Arts 3630 Harry Hines Blvd Dallas | Texas 75219

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