Streaming on Demand from December 11 – 20th on the LATC Website
Every year about this time, the cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels is abuzz with the production of La Virgen de Guadalupe presented by the Los Angeles Theater Center’s Latino Theater Company. This year the tradition continues virtually and will continue to be free of charge starting on December 11 and streaming through to December 20th.
La Virgen de Guadalupe, written by Evelina Fernandez has become a Christmas family tradition in the City of Los Angeles. It is widely known for its majesty and magical story of Juan Diego, an indigenous peasant who in 1531 witnessed the apparition of the Virgin Mary. The Virgin chose Juan Diego to carry a message to the Bishop of Mexico about building a cathedral in her honor.
The presenting of this play during the holidays has become a cornerstone of the Latino Theater Company and is presented as a “gift” to the L.A. community, free of charge.
The cast is a blend of professional actors in the lead roles and commuity members including children who also make up some of the choir and the “pueblo”. This beautiful pageant play features Aztec dance and music with a universal message of faith, love and perseverance.
Featured photo of Sal Lopez who plays Juan Diego is courtesy of The Los Angeles Theater Center