Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble and See-what Productions announce the World Premiere of Cherríe Moraga’s “Digging Up the Dirt” which opens Friday, July 30 and runs through Sunday, August 29, 2010.

The play contains Cherríe Moraga’s signature fashion in being brave with its Xicana feminist exploration of relationships to each other, our families, our art, and our communities. The play is intended for mature audiences and is not suitable for children. The production’s theatricality contains: strong language, partial nudity, and adult situations. As with any production at Breath of Fire Latina Theater there promises to be moments of unexpected humor and exquisite poetry.

The production is partially funded by a Ford Foundation grant from the National Association of Latino Arts & Culture Fund for the Arts. The Master Artist Grant was awarded to Moraga to formally mentor co-director, Adelina Anthony, and dramaturg, Virginia Grise.

Both artists are also performing the leading roles as “Poet” and “Zanzibar,” respectively.  Virginia Grise is an emerging Chicana playwright, whose play “blu” recently won the 2010 Yale Drama Series Award.

On July 30 there will be an Opening Night Performance and Reception*. Talk-back to follow the performance with playwright & directors. Special Guest Moderator, Dr. Tiffany Lopez. Dr. Lopez is an Associate Professor of the Department of English at the University of California, Riverside, where she teaches courses on Latina/o literature and cultural studies. She is also an Editor of Chicana/Latina Studies journal *Reception hors d’oevrves will be sponsored by www.Bistro400.com ( www.Bistro400.com )

Santa Ana’s Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble continues it tradition to support the work that enriches the lives in the visual and performing arts by creating opportunities and leadership roles for Latinas.

During the month of August the Esteemed Guest Moderators that have been scheduled are …

Saturday, August 14 – Diane Rodriguez

Sunday, August 15 – Dr. Jorge Huerta

Saturday, August 21 – Sharon Bridgforth

Sunday, August 22 – Felicas Montes with Celia Herrera Rodriguez

Friday, August 27 – Laurie Woolery

Show times: Friday’s and Saturday’s at 8pm and Sunday’s at 6pm.

Ticket Prices: $25-$10

Tickets: www.brownpapertickets.com (subject to a processing fee)

Tickets at the door, ONLY cash or checks accepted.

Group Rates Available: info@breathoffire.org or 714.600.0129

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