SAN ANGELO, TX — University Theatre at Angelo State University will present "Mojada," a contemporary retelling of Euripides' Greek tragedy, "Medea," for its final production of the spring season, beginning Thursday, April 18, in the ASU Modular Theatre.
Show times will be at 8 p.m. each night, April 18-20 and 25-27, with a matinee finale performance at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 28. The Modular Theatre is located inside ASU's Carr Education-Fine Arts (EFA) Building at 2602 Dena Drive.
Tickets are $10 for the general public, $5 for non-ASU students, and free for Arts at ASU subscribers, ASU students and ASU activity card holders. Tickets are available for purchase online at angelo.edu/boxoffice or through the ASU box office in the Carr EFA Building.
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Angelo State Theatre Presents "Mojada"
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Written by Luis Alfaro, "Mojada" is a lyrical and provocative adaptation that re-frames Euripides' narrative in the complicated landscape of present-day Los Angeles. Medea and Jason have escaped the worst. After a harrowing journey across the Mexican-American border, the couple has made it safely to the U.S., where they can work toward a better life for their family. While Jason is convinced the future looks bright, Medea fears a darker fate as they face the challenges of living without documentation. Blending Euripides' classic with Mexican folklore, "Mojada" examines the tragedy behind America's immigration system and the destiny of one family caught in its grip.
"Mojada" contains adult themes and is recommended for audiences 18 and older.
Under the direction of Daniel Anderson, director of University Theatre, the ASU student cast includes Catalina Perry, Jasmine Solis, Zaiden Lopez, Juan Rodriguez, Genesis Garza and Audrey Paro.
The student production staff and crew include Alec Ochoa Razo, stage manager; Brianna Kincaid and Lillith Kynexx-Morgan, assistant stage managers; Jasmine Solis and Jake Cisneros, scenic designers; Margarita Torres Fabela, assistant scenic designer; Marianna Troncoso and Alexis Crawford, assistant lighting designers; Kate Yantis and Lily Moran, assistant costume designers; Anally Preciado, sound designer; August Lackey, props designer; James Simonton, props assistant; Angel Pena, scenic charge/wardrobe supervisor; Luz Valadez, dresser; Cassandra Fuentes, light board operator; and Samuel Molho, sound board operator.
In addition to directing, Anderson is the lighting designer. Derek Rhein, instructor of theatre, is the assistant director; Mayra Torres, ASU costumer, is the costume designer; and Chase Phelps is ASU's technical director.
For ticket information or to purchase tickets through the ASU box office, call 325-942-2000. The box office is open from 3-6 p.m. on weekdays in the Carr EFA Building.
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