A play by Paul S. Flores, developed with & directed by Michael John Garcés
Starring Ricardo Salinas of Culture Clash
October 5—14, 2012
Placas is a stage drama about family, transformation and redemption that focuses on a former Salvadorean gang member in the barrio of San Francisco trying to reclaim his family while letting go of his past. It explores the benefits and risks of tattoo removal for gang members and reveals one man’s determination to reunite his family after surviving civil war in El Salvador, immigration, deportation, prison and street violence.
![Get your tickets today for "Ghostly Labor" by Vanessa Sanchez and La Mezcla! – a powerful exploration of labor's history in the US-Mexico borderlands. This groundbreaking performance combines the art forms of Tap Dance, Mexican Zapateado, Son Jarocho, and Afro-Caribbean movement.
📅 Saturday, September 30th
🚪 Doors Open at 7:00 PM
💃 Performance at 7:30 PM
📍 Location: MACLA, 510 South First Street
🎟️ Tickets: [Link in Bio]
Through mesmerizing polyrhythmic movement and an original score, "Ghostly Labor" takes you on a journey to uncover the legacy of systemic labor exploitation. It's a celebration of the resilience and unity found in collective resistance.
Don't miss this unique opportunity to witness a work in progress that promises to leave you inspired and moved.
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