Sensory-Friendly Performance: Saturday, April 29, 2017 @ 2pm
Sign-Interpreted Performance: Saturday, April 29, 2017 @ 2pm
Written by José Casas
April 14-May 7, 2017
Note: Performances for jj’s Arcade are at the
Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center
600 River Street
Austin TX 78701
Mario is a hard working auto mechanic in east LA who is left to raise his son, JJ, after the passing of his mother. In order to honor her memory and cope with his lack of connection with his father, JJ begins to build an arcade out of leftover cardboard from his dad’s garage. It is through JJ’s imagination and ingenuity that he is able to connect to himself and his family. This bilingual play celebrates culture, imagination, perseverance, and family. jj’s arcade will be co-produced with Teatro Vivo and presented at the Mexican American Cultural Center.
Ages 7 and up
