ZAPATA: A Folklorico Superhero Musical
Creator
Xochitl was just a kid who didn’t understand why she was moving from place to place. A dancer at heart, Xochitl wanted to join the school folklorico dance team, but her mother, Ofelia, had other ideas for her: school, studying, and eventually an Ivy League college. Xochitl, always being so interested in her Mexican culture, was always pushed by her mom to forget where she came from - for multiple reasons. After a performance goes wrong at the local Dia de Los Muertos celebration, an old enemy finds a powerless Ofelia and captures her. Once Xochitl finds out about the disappearance, a talking, family chihuahua reveals the family history and the origin of Zapata. If Xochitl wants to save her mom and defeat Helado, she must seek out the first mariachi, El Charro, who can help her harness her powers and learn the dances of her culture. ^^Commissioned by Zach Theatre, TYA/USA and the BIPOC Superhero Project |
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If you are a producer and/or theater company who is interested in producing Zapata, the world premiere will be at Zach Theatre in 2025. We are currently taking meetings to discuss future productions and tours.
