Tucson: Borderlands Theater announces its 2006/07 Season

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My previous post about Borderlands season was incorrect. Please see the
official press release below.

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Bill
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-----Original Message-----
From: Eva Tessler [mailto:wetborderdog@hotmail.com]
Sent: Monday, July 10, 2006 5:14 PM
Subject: Borderlands Theater announces its 2006/07 Season

BORDERLANDS THEATER
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Eva Tessler

July 10, 2006
wetborderdog@hotmail.com

Borderlands Theater announces 2006/2007 Season: Creating a Border Mosaic.

A VISITOR’S GUIDE TO ARIVACA –Map Not to Scale by Evangeline Ordaz
(Developmental Production) A new play that examines the intersection of
human lives and experiences in our border region. What happens when
migrants, ranchers, Native Americans and Samaritan groups encounter one
another? A sharp commentary on the irrelevance of the law versus fundamental
human needs. An original drama inspired by interviews and stories of local
residents who struggle with these critical issues.
September 23 & 24 Leo Rich Theatre.
Local touring production : other Tucson locations dates and times TBA

GAYTINO!
by Dan Guerrero
“A master story teller, Guerrero takes us on a rollercoaster ride…"
LA Stage Magazine

"Gay, Chicano, Proud - and Funny. Dan Guerrero Dishes Up Comedy with Teeth"
San Jose Mercury News

When his legendary father Lalo Guerrero was composing classic Mexican
anthems like "Cancion Mexicana" and "Nunca Jamas," little Danny Guerrero was
lip-syncing in his bedroom to Ethel Merman and Judy Garland records. And
when Lalo finally made it to Broadway with his music in “Zoot Suit”, Dan had
moved from song-and-dance man to Broadway agent. In Gaytino! Dan Guerrero
takes us on a remarkable forty-year journey, from Cesar Chavez to Stephen
Sondheim, from LA to NY and back, and from the back of the bus to the front
of American pop culture. Touching, hilarious and absolutely one-of-a-kind,
this sixty-plus Chicano finally brings his two fascinating worlds together
in this riveting solo show con musica, of course!
October 27 & 29. Leo Rich Theatre, In collaboration with the Puro Mexicano
Theater and Film Festival.

A TUCSON PASTORELA
by Toni Press-Coffman
An all time favorite for the 11th year. The incredible and wacky adventures
of the Shepherds, Sheep and Dog on their trek to Bethlehem to witness the
birth of the Baby Jesus. Featuring sneaky Devils and shinning Archangels in
a new script by our own Toni Press-Coffman. Live waila music and piñatas for
the little ones.
December 14-23. Leo Rich Theater.

HIPPIE MEXICANA
by Evangeline Ordaz WORLD PREMIERE COMEDY!
Arizona 1972. On a small farm at the intersection of two prehistoric
canals, the Rios extended family is “digging” the remnants of the Age of
Aquarius. An unexpected archeological finding in their backyard unleashes a
series of momentous events that transforms their “laid-back” lifestyle
forever.
April 5-22. Beowulf Alley Theater.

EARTHQUAKE CHICA
by Anne Garcia-Romero
A hilarious play about wild and kooky Esmeralda and socially challenged
accountant Sam Reyes as they recover their cultural heritage in search of a
shared life.
June 7-17 . Beowulf Alley Theatre.
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Border Playwrights Program
This program develops and produces new plays through workshops and stage
readings.

LA SANGRE LLAMA by Toni Press-Coffman (Staged Reading with Original Music)
A new play with original music composed by San Francisco based composer Will
Hammond, Jr., that intertwines the magical world of Afro-Caribbean Santeria
with the everyday life of a Latino family in the USA.
August 21. Southside Presbyterian Church.

ICE BREAKERS by David Rambo. (Staged Reading) Set in northern Arizona, a
young PhD student on the verge of a momentous discovery on global warming
seeks an ally in a disgraced genius. Cold science gives way to warm emotion,
leading them to reveal the passions and demons that drive their quests.
October 11. Stone Avenue Heritage Center.

Venues:
Leo Rich Theatre, Tucson Convention Center , 260 South Church Beowulf Alley
Theatre, 11 S. 6th Avenue.

TICKET AND FLEX PASS INFORMATION: (520)882-7406
Prices: $7 - $ 18.75 with discounts
Flex Pass $60 for 5 plays.

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Eva Tessler
Artistic Associate
Borderlands Theater

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