A Pastorella In Sacramento

The Latino Center of Art and Culture (LCAC), presents the 9th Annual “A Pastorela in Sacramento,” a popular and festive holiday play for children and their families. This Pastorela is theater mixed with cultural traditions sure to get everyone in the holiday spirit.

“This Pastorela is unique in many ways; we’ve taken the traditional procession of going from one house to another and created a holiday experience that weaves elements of our traditional practices- our posadas, pastorela, and villancicos- on one day for families and neighbors to enjoy,” said Carissa Gutierrez, Executive Director of the LCAC. “We’re excited to have a beautiful afternoon event that will include a mercado, a choral group, live music, youth activities, and traditional food.”

“A Pastorela in Sacramento '' is a modern play of Mexico’s traditional Christmas pageant. It is satirical, poignant, moralistic, sly, and romantic, with contemporary and timeless subject matter drawing directly from current affairs in the best tradition of magical realism and teatro for the spirit of the season.

The theatrical story includes recognizable figures such as the four "shepherds.” The characters Derechos, a young law school graduate racked with debt; Falsita, a Sacramento-born former Hollywood starlet who lost everything when she refused to sleep with her producer; Campos, an overworked school teacher, and Esperanza,a young activist and hopeful community organizer, face their moral dilemmas. They have to work together to help a homeless family (Mary and Joseph characters) save the world from “fire, famine and pestilence”. The finale is a dramatic battle of good VS. evil, that typically has audiences erupting into boos, cheers, and songs.
Written by Marie Acosta, LCAC Director Emeritus & San Francisco Mime Troupe alum, as well as Manuel Pickett, Teatro Espejo, and directed by Richard Falcon from Teatro Nagua, the lively play brings together professional and community actors. Original songs amplify the visual power of the show, which uses low-tech magic to significant effect.

WHAT: 9th Annual A Pastorela In Sacramento
WHEN: Sunday, December 18, 2022
12 PM - 5 PM
WHERE: Latino Center of Art and Culture
2700 Front Street Sacramento, CA 95818

DETAILS:

• 12 PM Mercado, food, and music
• 1:00 PM Pre-show Posada procession with Lacustre Michoacán de Ocampo
• 1:30 PM A Pastorela in Sacramento with El Coro de Sacramento
• 2:30-5:00 PM Live Music, Mercado, Raffle, Youth Activities, and Food

This holiday experience is open to individuals of all ages. Tickets can be purchased online, $5 for adults, and children 12 and under get to enjoy this pastorela at no cost.
For information, please visit www.thelatinocenter.org

About the Latino Center of Art and Culture
Founded in 1972, the mission of the Latino Center of Art and Culture is to foster the artistic,
economic and cultural development of Sacramento’s Latino community by presenting, exhibiting, and providing excellent artistic programs and services to Latino artists, Latino organizations, and Latino families. In this way, we actively seek social justice for marginalized and underrepresented Sacramento communities. Learn more at https://thelatinocenter.org.
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