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THE POWER OF MUSIC TO CELEBRATE, HONOR, AND HEAL

BY JOSÉ CRUZ GONZÁLEZ
DIRECTED BY KJ SANCHEZ

HUBBARD THEATRE

Family, love, and tradition are at the core of this heartwarming play about the freedom to dream big. It’s the 1970’s and girls can’t be mariachis… or can they? As Lucha and her spunky cousin hunt for bandmates, dodge disapproving relatives, and bring Mom along for the ride. This play is infused with vibrant, infectious live mariachi music and reminds us how music and love can make the impossible come true.


CONTENT ADVISORY

American Mariachi contains some Language, brief mentions of Violence, and depictions of early onset dementia. Haze, fog, and strobe lights will be used during the performance. To learn more, please visit our content advisory page.

RUN TIME

American Mariachi  is approximately 2 hours long, including one intermission.

WANT TO LEARN MORE?

Before you attend the performance, the program provides cast bios, sponsor backgrounds, and further reading.

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FURTHER READING

Want to learn more about what goes into this Alley Theatre production? Check out The Back Alley, Alley Theatre’s blog!

SIMULTANEOUS SPANISH TRANSLATIONS

Sat. Oct. 7, 8 PM
Sat. Oct. 14, 2 PM
Sat. Oct. 21, 2 PM

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CAPTIONED* AND AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE

Sun. Oct. 8, 2 PM
Assisted Listening Devices are also available at every performance.
*Section 5, Rows L-O

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PRE-SHOW ALLEY CHAT

Join us for a pre-show Alley Chat:
Sun. Sept. 24, 2 PM

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POST-SHOW ALLEY CHATS

Join us for post-show Alley Chats with the cast and Alley Theatre Artistic Staff:
Sat. Oct. 7, 2 PM
Tues. Oct. 10, 7:30 PM
Sat. Oct. 14, 2 PM

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ACTOUT

Thurs. Oct. 5
Join the hottest LGBTQ theatre event in town

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

During American Mariachi, our El Zócalo team has a unique lineup of community workshops and events for the whole family to enjoy.

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YO SOY HOUSTON MARIACHI

Yo Soy Houston Mariachi is a cultural celebration, featuring pre-show entertainment for 26 of the American Mariachi performances.

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PADRINOS DE MARIACHI COMMUNITY SPONSORS

Thank you to our Padrinos De Mariachi Community Sponsors

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Creative Team

KJ Sanchez

DIRECTOR

Cynthia Reifler Flores

ORIGINAL MUSIC ARRANGEMENTS

Tanya Orellana

SCENIC DESIGN

Christopher Vergara

COSTUME DESIGN

Carolina Ortiz Herrera

LIGHTING DESIGN

Lindsay Jones

SOUND DESIGN

Jesse J. Sanchez

MUSIC DIRECTOR

Jose Chabelo Longoria

MARIACHI DIRECTOR

Ryan Barrett

STAGE MANAGER

Rachel Dooley-Harris

ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER


The Cast

Diana Irais Alcaraz-Villa

Isabel Campos/ Ensemble

Orlando Arriaga

Federico Morales/ Ensemble

Maggie Bofill

Soyla Reyna/ Ensemble

Hugo E. Carbajal

Mino Avila/ Padre Flores/ Ensemble

Elissa Cuellar

Gabby Orozco/ Ensemble

Sarita Ocón

Amalia Morales/ Doña Lola

Luis Quintero

Mateo Campos/ René/ Rubén/ Ensemble

Briana J Resa

Hortensia “Boli” Pérez

Maria Alegre

Tía Carmen/ Violin

Saul Avalos

Violin

Roy Gonzalez

Guitarrón

José Reyes

Vihuela


PHOTOS: The Cast of American Mariachi. Photos by Lynn Lane.