Dia de los Muertos Storytelling Festival
Led by Zarco Guerrero
Join Zarco and his unique masked characters as they celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with hilarious and moving story telling. Among the characters making appearances are: the poetry spouting “El Vato Poeta,” the flirtatious “La Comadre,” the clueless “Special Ed,” the wise “El Abuelito,” and other beloved roles that Zarco, a prolific playwright, has created to express the humor and sadness of our lives. Musical accompaniment is provided by Carmen de Novais.
The Dia de los Muertos Storytelling Festival puts life into perspective in a delightful and engaging way, helping us to accept and even to laugh at our most primal fears about death.
1 assembly $450.00; 2 assemblies $800.00
Art Workshops
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• Papel Picado- The ancient art of folding and cutting colored tissue papers has been associated for hundreds of years as decorations for this special holiday in Mexico.
• Calacas Encantadas Masks- We provide different Calaca mask patterns for students to cut and decorate with colored paper and found objects. A great way to introduce students to this theme.
• Dancing Calacas-A plain, full body pattern is provided for students to cut, decorate and articulate
• Altar/Memorial Making “Cajita” Workshops-Appropriate for 7th-12th grade students, these special Memory boxes made of recycled materials are decorated with a special person or theme in mind.
1 workshop $175.00; 2 workshops $300.00