Artist’s Ink in partnership with Alisal High Drama are proud to present the return of its holiday production “La Posada Magica”, a play written by Octavio Solis and composed by Marcos Loya. The play will run from December 1, 2023, to December 17, 2023, at the Mullins Theater located at Alisal High School. Admission is FREE.
During the holiday season every child is anxiously waiting for the arrival of Santa Clause as he brings gifts to all the good children in the world, but the people of Mexico, and many Mexican American families in the United States wait for the “Posada”, A religious festival celebrating the journey of Mary and Joseph from Nazareth to Bethlehem in search of a safe refuge for Mary to give birth.
Set in a Contemporary Salinas, the heart of La Posada beats with the tale of Gracie, a young girl whose Christmas joy has waned after losing her dear little brother the previous holiday season. This Christmas Eve, Gracie embarks on the poignant journey, to rekindle her belief in the power of community, while simultaneously reigniting the flicker of her own Christmas spirit. Crafted with live for the vibrant Alisal Community in Salinas, this rendition of this cherished Christmas production will be tailored to resonate with the unique essence of this special place we call home.
Admission is FREE
Show Dates and Times
Friday, December 1, 2023 @ 7pm
Saturday, December 2, 2023 @ 1pm & 7pm
Sunday, December 3, 2023 @ 1pm
Friday, December 8, 2023 @ 7pm
Saturday, December 9, 2023 @ 1pm & 7pm
Sunday, December 10, 2023 @ 1pm
Thursday, December 14, 2023 @ 7pm
Friday, December 15, 2023 @ 7pm
Saturday, December 16, 2023 @ 1pm & 7pm
Sunday, December 17, 2023 @ 1pm
Cast
Mario Cortez, Abdi Kuri, Kalissa C, Max Magana, Athena Ereno, Joaquin Covarrubias, Yameli Manriquez, Diana Castillo, Armando Gutierrez, Andrew Parker, Valeria Gonzales, Galilea Velasquez, Luis Moran, Layla Gutierrez, Jayden Gutierrez, Tatiana Martinez, Luna Morales-Ortiz, Elyssa Garcia, Milly de la Vera, and Dennis Baires.
Production
Director: Veronica Pulido, Co-Director & Producer: Emily Morales, Producer & Marketing Director: Alejandro Casanova, Co-Producer: Carlos Cortez, Sound and Light Designer: Dante Carballo, Scenic Designer: Rafael Toribio, Stage Manager: by AJ Casas, Assistant Stage Manager: Valeria Licera, Music Directors: Mario Cortez & Ricardo Cortez, Graphic Designer: Leonardo Rangel, Crew Deck Manager: David Martinez, Administrative Manager: Jalissa Anguiano, and Operations Manager: Barbara Carballo
Opening, December 1 and runs through December 17
Run time: 2 hours.
Date: December 1-3, 9-10, 15-17, 2023
Time: Friday: 8pm, Saturday: 2pm & 7pm, Sunday: 2pm
Location: 777 Williams Road, Salinas, CA, 93905
CAST
Mario Cortez
Horacio & Music Director
Abdi Kuri
Gracie
Armando Gutierrez
Refugio
Kalyssa Curiel
Bones
Max Magana
Buzzard
Athena Ereno
MariLuz
Joaquin Covarrubias
Jose Cruz
Yameli Manriquez
Consuelo
Layla Gutierrez
Martha
Andrew Parker
Eli
Valeria Gonzalez
Viuda (1)
Galilea Velzsquez
Viuda (2)
Luis Moran
Lauro / Dad
Diana Castillo
Caridad / Mom
Jayden Gutierrez
Lencho / Bones & Buzzard Entourage
Tatiana Martinez
Angel
Luna Morales-Ortiz
Angel / Bones & Buzzard Entourage
Milly de la Vara
Santa's Helper / Bones & Buzzard Entourage
Jaime Covarrubias
Posadero
Josie Covarrubias
Posadera
Elyssa Garcia
Angel / Santa's Helpers
Veronica Pulido
Director
Emily Morales-Ortiz
Executive Producer & Co-Director
CREW
Alejandro M Casanova
Producer & Marketing Director
AJ Casas
Stage Manager
Valeria Licera
Assistant Stage Manager
Carlos L. Cortez
Program Director & Production Assistant
Dante Carballo
Technical Director
Rafael Toribio
Scenic Designer
Ricardo Cortez
Co-Music Director
Jose "Chuy" Covarrubias
Musico
Leonardo Rangel
Graphic Designer
Jalissa Anguiano
Administrative Manager
Barbara Carballo
Operations Manager
David Martinez
Crew Deck Manager
Nate Emarra
Video Content Producer
Julia Ruiz
Videographer / Video Assistant
Bianca Mechelin
Video Editor
Hector Hortado
Photographer
David Tapia
Program Manager & Production Assistant
Ron Pratt
Master Carpenter
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