Day: September 21, 2020

The Classic Theatre’s Macbeth opens October 2

The Classic Theater of San Antonio’s next performance, Macbeth, opens October 2. Photo: Siggi Ragnar, used with permission.

Coming up next month at The Classic Theatre of San Antonio is William Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Directed by Joe Goscinski, performances will be on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 7:30p.m., it opens Friday October 2, 2020.  Ticket prices range from $24 to $39 and are available online. COVID related safety guidelines are available online. (The Classic Theatre of San Antonio, 2020)

Performance dates: Friday October 2 – Sunday October 11, 2020 at the San Antonio Botanical Garden 555 Funston Place.

Friday October 16 – Sunday October 25, 2020 at The Espee (formerly known as Sunset Station) 1174 East Commerce Street.

Macbeth, a brave Scottish general, receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. The play follows this loyal soldier as he seeks the crown regardless of consequences, asking the question what happens when ambition subverts reason in an honorable and loyal man? Cast includes Christina Casella, Carolyn Dellinger, Alyx Irene Gonzales, Emily Huber, Zach Lewis, Jon Manzke, Randee Nelson, Kacey Roye, John Stillwagon and Hunter Wulff.

Curanderas & Chocolate: Cuentos of a Latina Life opens September 30

Photo: Helena McNeill

Coming up at Teatro Audaz is Curanderas & Chocolate: Cuentos of a Latina Life by Patricia Zamora. Directed by Teatro Audaz Artistic Director Laura T. Garza, it will be staged at The Public Theater of San Antonio.  This one-woman show is written and performed by San Antonio, Texas Playwright and Actress Patricia Zamora, featuring stories of love, loss and hardship.  Funny, poignant and sometimes heartbreaking, this autobiographical show highlighting faith healers and religious candles will resonate with all audiences.  The play features seven colorful characters who explore the concept of faith and healing.  All performances are in English and will be livestreamed for guests to be able to enjoy a live theater performance from the comfort of home, or any other location. Once live audiences are allowed back in the theater, livestreamed performances dates will be available as well. (Teatro Audaz, 2020)

Curanderas & Chocolate opens on Wednesday, September 30 at 7:30p.m. with subsequent performances on Friday October 2 at 7:30p.m., Saturday October 3 at 2p.m., Wednesday October 7 at 7:30p.m., Friday October 9 at 7:30p.m. and Saturday October 10 at 2p.m. Ticket prices start at $20 for military, student, senior and children and $25 for general admission and are available online. Wednesday nights are Hispanic Heritage nights – special discount prices on Wednesdays: $10, $15.

Teatro Audaz is dedicated to exploring the varied experiences and cultures of Latinx people through producing and showcasing the creative talents of Latinx artists.  Their passion is to present monolingual and bilingual theater to San Antonio.