San Diego's Nationally Known Chicano Comedy Troupe, Teatro Izcalli in Juan More Beer.
Teatro Izcalli Sin Verguenza is a San Diego based Chicana/o comedy troupe. Since 1995 the group has been performing throughout the United States from as far as New York City to the lights of Las Vegas at various local, state, and national conferences. Their focus, following in the traditions of La Carpa, Teatro Campesino, and Culture Clash, is to present the traditions, challenges, opportunities, and issues related to Chicano/as. Their actos (skits) address issues such as racism, Chicana identity, police brutality (i.e. ?Real, Real Stories of the Highbuey Patrol?), education, and representation of La Raza in the entertainment industry. In addition to their actos, they have produced two full-length original plays: ?Got Tortillas?? and ?El Nopal Boy? which received wide acclaim and recognition.
Admission: $10, $15
Location: Centro Cultural de la Raza, 2125 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101
For more information:
Phone: 619-235-6135
or
Visit: centroculturaldelaraza.org
or
Email:
For more information about Teatro Izcalli see: myspace.com
Teatro Izcalli Sin Verguenza is a San Diego based Chicana/o comedy troupe. Since 1995 the group has been performing throughout the United States from as far as New York City to the lights of Las Vegas at various local, state, and national conferences. Their focus, following in the traditions of La Carpa, Teatro Campesino, and Culture Clash, is to present the traditions, challenges, opportunities, and issues related to Chicano/as. Their actos (skits) address issues such as racism, Chicana identity, police brutality (i.e. ?Real, Real Stories of the Highbuey Patrol?), education, and representation of La Raza in the entertainment industry. In addition to their actos, they have produced two full-length original plays: ?Got Tortillas?? and ?El Nopal Boy? which received wide acclaim and recognition.
Admission: $10, $15
Location: Centro Cultural de la Raza, 2125 Park Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101
For more information:
Phone: 619-235-6135
or
Visit: centroculturaldelaraza.org
or
Email:
For more information about Teatro Izcalli see: myspace.com
