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La Pastorela 2009

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Presented by Austin Latino Theater Alliance (ALTA) at Mexican American Cultural Center

December 3-December 19, 2009

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The Austin Latino Theater Alliance (ALTA) proudly announces La Pastorela 2009, a traditional Yuletide play that has been performed in Native American/Latino communities since the late 16th century when Spanish priests first introduced it to the Native people of this land. Revered in the Christmas tradition aspect, as the Latino counterpart to The Nutcracker, La Pastorela is a family-friendly, musical comedy must see during this Holiday Season. The play follows a group of singing shepherds on their journey to Bethlehem. On their quest, they encounter obstacles in the form of worldly temptations put before them by crafty devils but resist as guardian angels fight to keep the shepherds on their path. This production holds strong roots in Austin's own Latino community as its inaugural run was performed at the original Mexican American Cultural Center building in 1997.

VIP Fiesta from 5:30 to 8 and Show on Friday, December 4th, 2009 for $25.00



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      Mexican American Cultural Center

      600 River Street
      Austin, TX 78701

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    • Admission Info

      Tickets: $12 Adults $8 Seniors/Students

      Info Phone: 512-474-8497

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    • Dates & Times

      Dates:
      December 3-December 19, 2009

      Times:
      8PM

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        5 out of 5 stars rating "Great for the KIDS!!"
        Review posted by: la la from austin, Dec 05, 2009

        It was warm and wonderful!! I loved it, my kids loved it, and everyone around us was laughing! There is a young lady at the end and at the age of 9 brings such beauty to the stage. That is all I will... Expand

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        5 out of 5 stars rating "Great for the KIDS!!"
        Review posted by: la la from austin, Dec 05, 2009

        It was warm and wonderful!! I loved it, my kids loved it, and everyone around us was laughing! There is a young lady at the end and at the age of 9 brings such beauty to the stage. That is all I will... Expand

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