El Teatro Campesino News

San Francisco Opera Education presents two light-hearted programs to enchant and entertain all ages, and unveil its new John M. Bryan Education Studio: "First Act: Papageno's Pop-Up Adventure," a hands-on workshop for families with young children, and "CarTUNE Afternoon," a cozy popcorn and cereal snuggle-up with beloved cartoons featuring classical music, hosted by congenial storyteller Joshua Raoul Brody.

On track to be one of San Jose Stage Company's biggest hits, the World Premiere of Valley of the Heart, in partnership with El Teatro Campesino, has been extended through March 20 with six additional performances for the second time in one month.  Due to rave reviews and tremendous word of mouth resulting in sold out performances and few available seats, the show has been extended for one final week through March 20.

On track to be one of San Jose Stage Company's biggest box office hits, VALLEY OF THE HEART, in partnership with El Teatro Campesino, has been extended through March 13 with six additional performances. With increasing demand for tickets, sold out performances and limited availability in others, the show has been extended for one week before it previews tonight, February 10, and opens February 13.

On track to be one of San Jose Stage Company's biggest box office hits, VALLEY OF THE HEART, in partnership with El Teatro Campesino, has been extended through March 13 with six additional performances. With increasing demand for tickets, sold out performances and limited availability in others, the show has been extended for one week before it previews on February 10 and opens February 13.

Diane Rodriguez, associate artistic director at the Center Theatre Group in Los Angeles, California was appointed by President Obama and confirmed by the United States Senate to be a member of the National Council on the Arts, the advisory body of the National Endowment for the Arts.

San Jose Stage Company in partnership with El Teatro Campesino kicks off the New Year with the highly-anticipated World Premiere of Valley of the Heart, by internationally renowned playwright, director and producer Luis Valdez. Directed by Valdez, this American love story is deeply rooted in the fertile Santa Clara Valley and runs February 10 through March 6 at San Jose Stage Company. The fight to maintain dignity, identity and family are at the heart of this sweeping epic that illustrates the ironic divide between America's ideals and its actions in what the San Jose Mercury News says is a 'multicultural touchstone,' and the Los Angeles Times says 'We need memory plays as powerful as this one ... a quintessentially California play, written by a master of the genre.'

El Fuego 'Fueling The American Theatre With Latina/o Plays' Launches to Support Theatermakers CHICAGO - The Latina/o Theatre Commons (LTC), an active initiative of HowlRound, proudly announces that all 12 playwrights presented at July's Carnaval 2015 are being produced by 18 different theater companies across the United States over the next three years.

Center Theatre Group and El Teatro Campesino present 'Popol Vuh: Heart of Heaven', adapted and directed by Kinan Valdez and featuring members of the Boyle Heights community. The show runs today and tomorrow, October 10 and 11 at 3:30 p.m. at Grand Park in Downtown Los Angeles.

Center Theatre Group and acclaimed Chicano theatre company El Teatro Campesino have collaborated to present POPOL VUH: HEART OF HEAVEN, a visual treat for the entire family for two performances only on October 10 and 11, 2015, at 3:30 p.m. in Grand Park, downtown Los Angeles. Scroll down for a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal!

Joe's Pub at The Public has announced its nightly performances from September 16-27, 2015. Visit www.joespub.com for a complete list of shows or scroll down for details!

Center Theatre Group and El Teatro Campesino present "Popol Vuh: Heart of Heaven", adapted and directed by Kinan Valdez and featuring members of the Boyle Heights community. The show runs Saturday and Sunday, October 10 and 11 at 3:30 p.m. at Grand Park in Downtown Los Angeles.

The Public Theater announced the 2015 Fall Public Forum season, featuring an exciting line-up of one-night-only performances and conversations that connect dramatic literature to the way we live now. Now in its sixth year, the popular Public Forum series presents the theater of ideas: conversations and performances with leading voices in politics, media, and the arts.

San Jose Stage Company Artistic Director Randall King today announced a 2015-2016 Season of compelling and critically-acclaimed shows for the professional company best known for cutting-edge and artistically excellent productions - presented in the intimate theater where the connection between actor and audience is profoundly visceral.

Joe's Pub at the Public has announced its nightly performances, running April 8 - 19, 2015. Details below!

INTAR continues its acclaimed 2014 - '15 season with the Off-Broadway premiere of Se Llama Cristina by Octavio Solis, beginning today, April 3rd, and continuing through May 3rd only. Opening Night is set for Monday, April 13th.

El Rey Network Founder and Chairman Robert Rodriguez sits down with award-winning film and theater director, university professor, author, activist, and political organizer Luis Valdez

INTAR continues its acclaimed 2014 - '15 season with the Off-Broadway premiere of Se Llama Cristina by Octavio Solis, beginning April 3rd and continuing through May 3rd only. Opening Night is set for Monday, April 13th.