Lakin Valdez

Greenway Arts Alliance to Present World Premiere of THE CIRCLE
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2026

Greenway Arts Alliance will present the world premiere production of THE CIRCLE, a tragicomic play written by Stacey Martino Rivera and directed by D.W. Jacobs. The production will feature original music composed by Germaine Franco and will be staged at Greenway Court Theatre in Los Angeles.

Greenway Arts Alliance to Present World Premiere of THE CIRCLE
by Joshua Wright - Jan 28, 2026

Greenway Arts Alliance will present the World Premiere Production of The Circle, A TragiComic Play written by Stacey Martino Rivera, directed by D.W. Jacobs.

Greenway Arts Alliance To Present World Premiere Of THE CIRCLE By Stacey Martino Rivera
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 17, 2025

Greenway Arts Alliance will present the world premiere production of THE CIRCLE, a tragicomic play written by Stacey Martino Rivera and directed by D.W. Jacobs, at Greenway Court Theatre in Hollywood.

Photos: Latino Theater Company’s MASCOGOS Explores Untold Stories of Mexico’s Underground Railroad
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 10, 2025

Now in previews, Mascogos—a bold, historical sci-fi drama by Miranda González—will officially open this Saturday night at The Los Angeles Theatre Center. Check out the production photos below.

MASCOGOS to be Presented at Latino Theater Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 28, 2025

In the fourth company commission of Latino Theater Company’s 2025 season, Circle of Imaginistas playwright Miranda González embraces her Mexican and African American roots to explore the untold stories of Mexico’s Underground Railroad in Mascogos.

Don Quixote With a Modern Twist, QUIXOTE NUEVO, is Coming to Portland Center Stage
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 30, 2024

In its third and final stop on a captivating tour of the West Coast, Portland Center Stage will welcome this brilliant adaptation of the classic 17th century novel by Miguel Cervantes. 

Review: A Legend is Reimagined in Octavio Solis' QUIXOTE NUEVO at South Coast Repertory
by Michael Quintos - Oct 17, 2023

On the immediate surface, QUIXOTE NUEVO is a feast for the senses. On a deeper level, the play explores relevant issues, particularly those affecting the Latinx community. Sandwiched in between, however, is a distracting use of sophomoric humor that slightly threatens to counter all of the good messaging the play attempts to push forward.

BWW Review: QUIXOTE NUEVO at DCPA
by Jon Bee - May 27, 2022

Throughout the decades, some shows have stood the test of time while newer productions test their strength to stand among the best. And sometimes, you see a new show about an old tale that is a sight for sore eyes. In DCPA's current prodution of Quixote Nuevo, audiences are delighted to a family tale with some twists and turns that would leave even Miguel de Cervantes in stitches.

VIDEO: First Look At DCPA Theatre Company's QUIXOTE NUEVO
by Alan Henry - May 24, 2022

Get a first look at The DCPA Theatre Company's Quixote Nuevo at the Wolf Theatre running May 13 - June 12, 2022.

DCPA Theatre Company Announces The Full Cast And Creative Team For QUIXOTE NUEVO
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2022

The DCPA Theatre Company has announced the full casting and creative team for Quixote Nuevo inthe Wolf Theatre running May 13 – June 12, 2022. 

Casting Announced For San Jose Stage Company's Virtual PERSUASION
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 8, 2020

San Jose Stage Company (Randall King, Artistic Director and Cathleen King, Executive Director) is pleased to announce the full cast and creative team for The Stage's virtual revival of its critically acclaimed 2013 World Premiere of Jane Austen's PERSUASION, adapted by Jennifer Le Blanc.

Porchlight Shares Free And Premium Events In December
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 30, 2020

Tickets for each of the online events are available at PorchlightMusicTheatre.org. Links are available for viewing 72 hours after purchase.  Porchlight also announces the return of the popular series celebrating the 90th birthday of Stephen Sondheim, Sondheim@90 Roundtable with Michael Weber. The series returns Saturday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. CST with a discussion on Road Show with guests Deanna Dunagan, Chris Jones and Michael Mahler.

Porchlight Music Theatre Announces Fall 2020 Virtual Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 22, 2020

Porchlight Music Theatre has announced its schedule for fall 2020, offering a variety of free and pay-to-view options for virtual experiences.

Review: VALLEY OF THE HEART Recounts a Cross-Cultural Love Surviving World War II
by Shari Barrett - Nov 26, 2018

For playwright, director and El Teatro Campesino founder Luis Valdez, who was born in Delano, CA as the second of ten children born to migrant farm worker parents who made a living picking whatever crop was in season, Cupertino will always be known for the rich land that once grew an abundance of crops and fruits trees during the time he lived in the area shortly after World War II. His latest play, the phenomenal VALLEY OF THE HEART at the Mark Taper Forum through December 9, 2018, uses California history as a jumping-off point to tell an important story about the fight to maintain dignity, identity, family and faith in the once-fertile farmland that is now known as the Silicon Valley.

Center Theatre Group Offers Spanish Language Open Captioning For VALLEY OF THE HEART
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 2018

Center Theatre Group will offer Spanish-language translations of the 8 p.m. performance of Luis Valdez's "Valley of the Heart" on Friday, December 7 at the Mark Taper Forum. Each show will be performed in English with Spanish translations running simultaneously on open caption screens. Audience members wishing to view the open captions should request to be seated in the captioning area when purchasing tickets.

Photo Flash: VALLEY OF THE HEART At Mark Taper Forum Celebrates Opening Night
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 9, 2018

Center Theatre Group's production of 'Valley of the Heart' celerbated its opening night! See photos from the event below.

Luis Valdez's VALLEY OF THE HEART Opens At Taper
by Stephi Wild - Nov 3, 2018

Currently in previews, Center Theatre Group's production of "Valley of the Heart" will open on November 7 at 8 p.m. at the Mark Taper Forum. Written and directed by Luis Valdez ("Zoot Suit") and presented in association with El Teatro Campesino, the production will run through December 9, 2018.

BWW Interview: Melanie Arii Mah Honoring Her Forefathers with HEART
by Gil Kaan - Nov 3, 2018

Luis Valdez' VALLEY OF THE HEART, currently at the Mark Taper Forum, vividly depicts the tale of two immigrant families (the Yamaguchis and the Montaños), both caught up in the aftermath of the attack on Pearl Harbor in the 1940s. Friends before the war, their oldest children, Teruko "Thelma" Yamaguchi and Ben Montaños, had secretly fallen in love. I had the chance to question Melanie Arii Mah (who's playing Teruko) on her history with HEART, as well as, her personal family accounts during this tragic historical time.

Performances Begin For VALLEY OF THE HEART At Mark Taper Forum
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 26, 2018

Performances for Center Theatre Group's production of "Valley of the Heart" will begin on October 30 at the Mark Taper Forum. Written and directed by Luis Valdez ("Zoot Suit") and presented in association with El Teatro Campesino, the production will run through December 9, 2018. The opening will be on Wednesday, November 7 at 8 p.m.

Rehearsals Have Begun For Luis Valdez's VALLEY OF THE HEART At Taper
by Stephi Wild - Oct 12, 2018

Rehearsals have begun for Center Theatre Group's production of "Valley of the Heart," which is written and directed by Luis Valdez ("Zoot Suit"). Presented in association with El Teatro Campesino, the production will play at the Mark Taper Forum October 30 through December 9, 2018. The opening will be on Wednesday, November 7.