American Mariachi

Artistic Director’s Reflections on the Alley’s production of AMERICAN MARIACHI

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Alley Theatre

August 28, 2023

By Rob Melrose

Alley Theatre Artistic Director Rob Melrose Headshot
Artistic Director Rob Melrose

I’m so excited to share José Cruz González’s beautiful play with Houston audiences. It is filled with energy, heart, and gorgeous Mariachi music. It is so perfect for our city and, in fact, just last week, I was enjoying the Mariachi Festival across the street at the Wortham Theater Center. What I love about this play is not only the compelling story but also how much it is able to teach about the art of Mariachi. I’m also delighted to welcome back KJ Sanchez (What-A-Christmas!Quixote Nuevo) to direct a wonderful group of actors including many Alley audiences will recognize from past shows.

I hope you enjoy American Mariachi!


Reflexiones del Director Artístico sobre la Producción de AMERICAN MARIACHI de Alley Theatre

Estoy muy emocionado de compartir la hermosa obra de teatro de José Cruz González con el público de Houston. Está llena de energía, corazón y hermosa música de Mariachi. Es tan perfecta para nuestra ciudad y, de hecho, justo la semana pasada, disfrute del Festival de Mariachi de Houston en el Wortham Theater Center. Lo que me encanta de esta obra no es solo su conmovedora historia, sino que también nos puede enseñar sobre el arte del Mariachi. También estoy encantado de dar la bienvenida de nuevo a KJ Sanchez (What-A-Christmas!, Quixote Nuevo) para dirigir a un maravilloso grupo de actores, incluyendo muchos que el público del Alley reconocerá de obras pasadas.

¡Espero que disfruten de American Mariachi!


American Mariachi runs from September 22 through October 22.
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