The Grand Theatre will host
Perdida, an adaptation of Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale. The show runs Oct.
12 - 28.
With book and lyrics written by Kathleen Cahill and music
by Deborah Wicks La Puma, the production is set in pre-revolutionary Mexico. As
the drama of Shakespeare merges with the Latino style of magical realism in
this new musical, you’ll be taken to a world filled with spirits, telling a
story of passion, jealousy, and redemption.
When a powerful don believes that his pregnant wife has
been unfaithful, his reaction affects him and his newborn daughter for the rest
of their lives. It is only through the vision and courage of an abandoned
child, Perdida, that all that was lost is finally found again. Dealing with
themes of life and death, the story centers on Day of the Dead, the Mexican
celebration where families gather together to celebrate their loved ones who
have passed away.
As part of the Backstage Series at the Grand Theatre,
Perdida, is under the direction of Larry West and Emilio Casillas, with Mike
Leavitt as musical director and Frida Moses as choreographer. Tickets are $20
and are available at www.GrandTheatreCompany.com.