UTEP DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND DANCE
2022-2023 SEASON
Borderline by Andrew Siañez-De La O
Directed by Kim McKean
June Sadowski Kruszewski Studio Theatre
October 21, 22, 27, 28, 29 @7:30 PM & October 23, 30 @2:30 PM
The UTEP Department of Theatre and Dance presents Borderline - A Southwest Premier Ghost Story, written by Mexican-American Playwright and El Paso native, Andrew Siañez-De La O.. This chilling tale follows a pair of story telling siblings and a couple with a secret banning together to escape the dangers of the dark that roam the cotton fields of Socorro, Texas. Along the way they learn more about the tales of their different generations than they ever thought possible. We recommend ages 13+ to join us in this experience of ghosts, myths, and legends.
Zoot Suit by Luis Valdez
Directed by Justin Lucero
Wise Family Theatre
November 17, 18, 19, 25, 26, December 2 & 3 @7:30 PM
November 20, 27 & December 4 @2:30 PM
The UTEP Department of Theatre and Dance presents Zoot Suit, Luis Valdez’s iconic telling of the story of Henry Reyna and the 38th Street Gang through the eerie Sleepy Lagoon Murders, the following trial, and infamous Zoot Suit Riots. This piece featuring high energy song and dance highlights the truths of America in the 1940’s- that remain relevant to this day. Through their fight for identity and freedom, we continue to learn what it means to care for your fellow man.
Content warning: Zoot Suit is a heightened, presentational, theatrical retelling of a historical moment in 1940s America. With its central theme of identity, it's a piece in which a span of anti-Latinx aggressions are made. The piece depicts Latinx marginalization and cultural tensions, as well as abuses of law enforcement, the judicial system, & media coverage, among other sensitive content. The piece requires the use of harsh and racial language/slurs (including a single instance of the N-word), weapons, cigarettes, misogynistic dynamics, homophobic slurs, etc.
Heroes And Saints by Cherrie Moraga
Directed by Adriana Domínguez
Wise Family Theatre
February 24, 25, March 3 & 4 @7:30 PM
February 26 & March 5 @2:30 PM
Cherríe Moraga's Heroes and Saints sets ablaze the struggles endured by the farm worker community from the fictional town of McFarland, California. The fields are riddled with pesticides and toxic waste leading to a high incidence of cancer and birth defects. Heroes and Saints is a searing look at what a community must contend with to earn a meager living in a world where their lives are devalued and minimized. Through elements of surrealism, Moraga reminds us that we are responsible for one another and have no right to demand that others sacrifice for our own comfort. ¡El pueblo unido jamás será vencido!
MATURE SUBJECT MATTER- PLEASE BE ADVISED.
Our Secrets As We Shed Them: Experiencing the Bosque Reimagined
The Rubin Center for the Visual Arts and The June Sadowski Kruszewski Studio Theatre
**Limited Late Participation**
April 20, 21, 22 @ 6:30 PM and 8:30 PM
April 23 @ 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM
WhenWaterFalls
Wise Family Theatre
**Limited Late Seating**
April 28 & 29 @ 7:30 PM
April 30 @ 2:30 PM
UTEP DEPARTMENT THEATRE AND DANCE BOX OFFICE
SECOND FLOOR, FOX FINE ARTS
Please call our number for any questions!
(915) 747-5118
Representatives from the UTEP Ticket Center will open the box office one hour prior to curtain.
NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES
10 minutes after curtain, tickets will no longer be sold.
Tickets are only valid on the printed date.
Tickets may also be purchased at the UTEP Ticket Center (915-747-5234) OR
ticketmaster.com (convenience charges do apply)
TICKET PRICES:
Adults: $18;
UTEP Faculty/Staff, Seniors: $15
Military, Groups (10+), Alumni (with card), Non-UTEP Students: $15;
UTEP Students (with a valid ID), Children (ages 4-12): $12
SEATING:
PATRONS ARRIVING LATE WILL BE SEATED AT THE HOUSE MANAGER’S DISCRETION IN THE WISE FAMILY THEATER
THERE IS NO LATE SEATING IN THE JUNE SADOWSKI KRUSZEWSKI STUDIO THEATRE (formerly known as the UTEP STUDIO THEATRE)
THE CENTER SECTION (SECTION C) IN THE WISE FAMILY THEATER IS RESERVED SEATING
THERE IS NO ADDITIONAL COST TO SIT IN THE CENTER
ALL SEATS IN THE JUNE SADOWSKI KRUSZEWSKI STUDIO THEATRE ARE GENERAL ADMISSION
ADDITIONAL POLICIES:
PROGRAMS WILL ONLY BE GIVEN UPON ENTRANCE TO THE THEATER
FOOD & BEVERAGES ARE NOT ALLOWED INSIDE THE THEATER
VIDEO & PHOTOGRAPHY ARE NOT ALLOWED INSIDE THE THEATER
Above: Map of Wise Family Theatre
GETTING TO OUR SPACES
The Google Map above guides you to the Wise Family Theatre (second floor), the Box Office (second floor) and the June Sadowski Kruszewski Studio Theatre (first floor) as all are located within the Fox Fine Arts Center on campus.
Free parking is available in the Sun Bowl Garage for all of our theatrical events, beginning one hour before show time.
Link for Google Map above: Google Map Link
The videos above will guide you to the Wise Family Theatre, the June Sadowski Kruszewski Studio Theatre, and to our box office.
