Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at DON CHIPOTLE, Coming to the Storefront Theater This Fall

terraNOVA Collective and The Playground Theater, in association with the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, are pleased to announce the world premiere of DON CHIPOTLE by Juan Francisco Villa (Empanada for a Dream), directed by Jo Cattell. A new Latino superhero is born in this epic coming-of-age adventure, told through theatre, puppetry, animation, music and a children's choir. DON CHIPOTLE will play August 25 - September 27, 2015 at the Storefront Theater, 66 E. Randolph St. in Chicago. The press performances are Saturday, August 29 at 7:30 pm and Sunday, August 30 at 2 pm. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast below!

DON CHIPOTLE will feature Lorena Diaz, Wendy Mateo, Isabel Quintero, Karen Rodriguez and Angelica Roque. Additional casting to be announced.

DON CHIPOTLE is a magical adventure, in which two eleven-year-old boys cross a vast metropolis in order to put the world right. Inspired by the classic story of Don Quixote and Juan Francisco Villa's experience growing up in an immensely violent environment, this coming-of-age play explores cultural identity, violence, death, family and friendship and the importance of imagination and hope in any child''s ability to survive.

"Don Chipotle is the hero born out of his home circumstances similar to those faced by most inner city kids, comments playwright Juan Francisco Villa. "Despite the challenges Don Chipotle faces, he embodies persistence, perseverance and hope. Gina Rodriguez, in her Golden Globe acceptance speech, and Michelle Rodriguez, in her controversial comments, have talked about the need for Latino superheroes. Don Chipotle has arrived," adds Villa.

The production team for DON CHIPOTLE includes Joanna Wanicka (set designer), Izumi Inaba (costume designer), Michael Reed (lighting designer), Jenny Lynn Christoffersen and Preyas Roy (composers), Ali Drumm (production manager) and Denise Savas (assistant director/associate producer).

Tickets will go on sale shortly at tix.com. For additional information, visit www.theadventuresofdonchipotle.com.

Photo Credit: Joel Maisonet