Dia De Los Muertos: Mexican Myth, Legend, and Ancestry at The Sheen Center

The Sheen Center presents an acclaimed, theatrical production about the culture, history and traditions of our neighbor to the South Mexico. Created by Mexico Beyond Mariachi (MBM) a Music and Dance company, whose theatrical productions are intended to redefine the perception of Mexican culture for the next generation, Dia de Los Muertos is a bilingual, family friendly, interactive multimedia performance show told through storytelling, live music and dance.Mexico Beyond Mariachi is a multi-cultural ensemble of professional musicians, actors, dancers and teaching artists whose love of Mexican traditions and way of life shines bright in every performance. Our philosophy is rooted in the belief that art and culture are an integral part of the development of every individuals outlook on life. Personal engagement, community experiences, and the celebration of commonality are themes Mexico Beyond Mariachi bring to our shows as well as to our extensive arts-in-education offerings (residencies, workshops, and lecture demonstrations).Mexico Beyond Mariachi was founded in 2005 in New York City and was quickly established as one of the leading providers of Mexican performance and education programs for young people and families in the New York Tri-State area. Every year, Mexico Beyond Mariachi performs in dozens of schools, theaters, and museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museo del Barrio, Queens Theater, New Jersey State Museum, Newark Museum, and more.