Gente,
James Garcia, that magician of the word, image and dialogue, brings another fascinating and entertaining look at the history of our culture. See the info below for details, then GO! Let's make all Latino arts events sellouts.
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New Carpa Theater Co. presents
"Voices of Valor"
WHEN: April 16-19, 2009, Performances dates and times: April 16, 7:30 p.m., April 17, 7:30 p.m., April 18, 7:30 p.m., April 19, 2 p.m.

WHERE: Playhouse on the Park, 1851 N. Central Ave. (Palm and Central) in the lobby of the Viad Building.
Written by James E. Garcia, Directed by Pamela Sterling

Inspired by the oral histories of Hispanic WWII veterans, their families and friends, as collected by the U.S. Latinos and Latinas World War II Oral History Project" created by Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez at UT Austin and our American Latino veterans.

For information about the WWII project at UT Austin visit: (http://www.lib.utexas.edu/ww2latinos/index.html )

Tickets on sale at newcarpa.org or by calling 602-254-2151, ext. 4

Tickets Prices:
$16 general admission, $14 students/seniors/military with i.d., $14 general admission for matinee performance, $12 for groups of 8. Group tickets must be purchased in advance by calling the box office at 602-254-2151, ext. 4

About the Show: The play recounts how American Latinos lived, fought and died during the global struggle for democracy, despite a legacy of discrimination in the United States. "Voices of Valor" recalls in vivid detail how the war served as a catalyst for the Hispanic community's struggle for civil rights and social recognition in our nation. Inspired by the "U.S. Latinos and Latinas World War II Oral History Project" created by Maggie Rivas-Rodriguez at UT Austin and our American Latino veterans.

For information about the WWII project at UT Austin visit: (http://www.lib.utexas.edu/ww2latinos/index.html )

*NOTE: This play is funded in part by the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture and the Arizona Commission on the Arts


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Read a review of "Voices of Valor" by Kyle Lawson

Premier of "Voices of Valor" puts end to myths By Kyle Lawson of the Arizona Republic

http://hispanic6.com/premiere_of_%27valor%27_puts_end_to_myths.htm

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Read pervious news articles about the play "Voices of Valor":

Who They Are and What They Deserve By Belinda Acosta of the Austin Chronicle

http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Issue/story?oid=oid%3A347975


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Play Give Voice to Latino WWII Vets By Juan Castillo of the Austin American-Statesman

http://www.lib.utexas.edu/ww2latinos/press/articles/AAS-3-24-06.pdf


------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Latino WWII Vets Share Their Stories by Yvonne Wingett of the Arizona Republic

http://azbilingualed.org/News_2006/latino_vets_of_wwii_share_stories.htm


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Read an excerpt from the play, Voices of Valor, about Arizona native Hector Santa Ana (a descendent of Gen. Antonio de Santa Ana (the guy who won at the Alamo).

Hector Santa Ana, Miami, AZ, pilot, U.S. Army Corps

http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Issue/story?oid=oid%3A347977

Click on the image below to learn more about the "U.S. Latinos and Latinas World War II Oral History Project" at UT-Austin