Lydia by Octavio Solis
Directed by Jasson Minadakis
Featuring Wilma Bonet, Elias Escobedo, Gloria Garayua, Adriana Gaviria, David Pintado, Luis Saguar & Lakin Valdez
March 19 through April 12, 2009
Previews: Thursday, March 19 through Sunday, March 22
Opening Night Gala: Tuesday, March 24 | 8:00 pm
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A 1970s Mexican immigrant family is mired in grief, rage and guilt over a daughter's debilitating accident on the eve of her quinceañera. When the undocumented Lydia arrives in El Paso from Mexico to work as a maid for the family, her nearly miraculous bond with the brain-damaged girl elates, then angers, and finally threatens to destroy the troubled family-and Lydia herself.
"Solis' 1970 immigrant epic is very much the Latino cousin of Death of a Salesman." - DENVER POST
FOR MATURE AUDIENCES ONLY: This play contains nudity and extreme situations. It is not appropriate for children.
SPECIAL EVENTS FOR LYDIA
Post-Show Q&As-After most performances (except Saturday evenings and Opening Night), MTC will host a Q&A with a member of MTC's Artistic staff and members of the cast.
After Words-Sunday, March 22
After our Sunday Preview matinee in the Boyer Theatre, Margot Melcon, MTC's Literary Manager & Dramaturg, will interview playwright Octavio Solis onstage.
Opening Night-Tuesday, March 24
The theatre's most festive evening! Meet the cast and director at an informal post-show reception and enjoy a complimentary glass of Korbel champagne and treats provided by Whole Foods.
Director's Nights-Wednesday, March 25 & April 8
Lively post-show conversations with the director and/or cast members.
Wine Tasting Series-Saturday, March 28
Complimentary pre-show tasting (beginning one hour prior to show) featuring Barefoot Wines & Bubbly wines. Tasting begins at 7pm.
Happy Hour-Wednesday, April 1
All drinks half-off one hour before this Wednesday evening performance.
Perspectives-Thu Matinee, April 2
Topical lecture one hour prior to the Thursday matinee. Our Perspectives speaker TBA.
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