TEATRO ESPEJO PRESENTS
Staged Reading Series
PERFORMANCE DATE
Saturday, July 20, 2024
WELGA: 4pm
CHICANA LEGEND: 7pm
*RUN TIMES: Will be posted later.
LOCATION
California Stage
2509 R Street, Sacramento, CA 95816
About the Venue: California Stage in Sacramento is wheelchair accesible. Gender neutral restrooms available. Free street parking on 25th Street and free gravel lot on R Street. Check street signs for parking restrictions. *PUBLIC TRANSIT: Light Rail stops one block away from theatre. | Bikes can be locked in courtyard, at your own risk.
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!
NOTICE: COVID-19 ANNOUNCEMENT
Dear Teatro Espejo Patrons,
In the interest of caring for our community, and to protect the health and safety of all, masks are recommended inside the theatre (as it is a small and enclosed space), for all guests over the age of two.
We look forward to bringing experiences of joy, entertainment and connection to our community during these challenging times, and we hope you’ll continue to support us.
Thank you and see you at the Teatro soon!
SUMMER STAGED READING SERIES
Teatro Espejo presents staged readings of two inspiring plays:
“CHICANA LEGEND” by Alexis Elisa Macedo, directed by Nicole C. Limón
and
“WELGA” by Conrad A. Panganiban, directed by Angela Dee Alforque
ABOUT THE PLAYS
CHICANA LEGEND: “Young Lulu embarks on an epic, video game coming-of-age adventure to become "a Chicana Legend" - the ultimate inspiration to her community. Lulu must make good choices, combat small-town chisme and defend her family's reputation, all with the weight of the community on her shoulders. Just as Abuela warned her…one little mistake, it's GAME OVER. Will Lulu rise to the challenges of each level or become a Chicana Myth? Press Start to find out!” (New Play Exchange)
WELGA: “High school senior, Johnny Montalban, is a part of the exuberant world of street musicians in San Francisco. As Johnny sets a plan in motion to drop out of school to pursue a music career, his mother, Carmelita, only has dreams of him graduating and keeping a roof over their heads in their ever-changing SOMA neighborhood. When faced with losing their home due to rent increases and decreased wages from a scheming boss, a history assignment based on the true story about how a group of Filipino Americans began the biggest agricultural labor strike in the United States inspires him to fight for the wages owed his mother and the apartment they call home. Through the help of a caring teacher, his love of music, and the strength found in the Filipino American Community, Johnny finds the strength to not only take action in saving his mom’s job, but he also finds the fire to not be another statistical drop-out.” (New Play Exchange)
Join us for staged readings of these vibrant and important plays!