 El Teatro Campesino presents
”
Zoot Suit,
”
the critically acclaimed play written by Luis Valdez. Drawn from
actual transcripts, documents and newspaper articles of the
1940s,
”
Zoot Suit
”
recreates historical events of the Sleepy Lagoon murder case
that railroaded young Chicano pachucos, or zoot suiters, who
happened to be at the wrong place at the wrong time.
San Juan Bautista – El Teatro Campesino presents “Zoot Suit,” the critically acclaimed play written by Luis Valdez. Drawn from actual transcripts, documents and newspaper articles of the 1940s, “Zoot Suit” recreates historical events of the Sleepy Lagoon murder case that railroaded young Chicano pachucos, or zoot suiters, who happened to be at the wrong place at the wrong time.
Valdez synthesizes fact and fiction using the case to examine Chicano Zoot Suit culture, prejudice, and the role of the media in the judicial system.
Director Kinan Valdez spearheads production along with the support of the new generation of El Teatro Campesino.
Preview dates are 8pm July 13, 14, 19, 20, and at 2pm July 15.
Opening weekend is 8pm Saturday, July 21 and 2pm Sunday, July 22
Performances are 8pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, 2pm Saturday and Sunday matinees, through the shows final performance at 2pm, Sunday, Sept. 16.
The show plays at El Teatro Campesino Playhouse, 705 Fourth St., San Juan Bautista.
Tickets are $30 for reserved seating, opening night performance is $125.
Regular seating is $25 for adults, $22 for seniors and students and $18 for children.
Group rates are available.
Details: (831) 623-2444 Monday through Friday from 10am to 5pm.
