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Josefina López is will be tapping into new ground as a writer with her latest collaborative work, the World Premiere of REMEMBERING BOYLE HEIGHTS, an audience participatory, immersive and theatrical celebration, created and devised by Josefina López, Corky Dominguez and the REMEMBERING BOYLE HEIGHTS Ensemble.  Contemporary gentrification debates unlock the early history, stories and memories of Boyle Heights revealing the mythical and human dimensions of L.A.’s own Ellis Island of the West.

Josefina López, Producer and Co-Writer of the REMEMBERING BOYLE HEIGHTS said, “The show is a theatrical celebration inspired by the diverse stories, memories and experiences of Boyle Heights, the Ellis Island of the West, from the beginning of the century to right after World War II.  We explore this time period during which Mexican, Jewish, Japanese, Armenian, Italian, Russian and African-American communities co-existed in Boyle Heights.”
Under the direction Corky Dominguez (of Boyle Heights), who is also a co-writer of the show, the Ensemble Cast will include:  Michael Berckart (of Los Angeles), Joe Luis Cedillo (of El Monte), José Alejandro Hernandez Jr. (of South Central), Yvette Karla Herrera (of Montebello), Ángel Michel Juárez (of Montebello), Megumi Kabe (of Sylmar), Marcel Licera (of Koreatown), Jackie Marriott (of Inglewood), Roberta H. Martínez (of Pasadena), Allyson Taylor (of Valley Glen) and Raymond Watanga (of Glendale).

Concurrently with the run of REMEMBERING BOYLE HEIGHTS, the Boyle Heights Museum will display an exhibit titled, ROYBAL:  A Multi-Racial Catalyst for Democracy, November 11, 2018 – February 3, 2019 in the Jean Deleage Gallery, located in the lobby of CASA 0101 Theater.  The Boyle Heights Museum was co-founded by Josefina López and Dr. George J. Sanchez, a USC Professor of History and American Studies.  Please visit www.BoyleHeightsMuseum.org for more details.

Discounted Preview Performances for $10.00 per person will be presented on Friday and Saturday, November 2 and 3, 2018 with a Pre-Shows starting at 7:45 p.m. and on Sunday, November 4, 2018 with a Pre-Show starting at 4:45 p.m.

Performances will be given Fridays and Saturdays with Pre-Shows starting at 7:45 p.m., and Sundays with Pre-Shows starting at 4:45 p.m.

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