The heartbreaking story of a border town, a bus route and the women of Ciudad Juárez who are disappearing.
The heartbreaking story of a border town, a bus route and the women of Ciudad Juárez who are disappearing. Inspired by real testimonies from women affected by the ongoing femicides along the border, Isaac Gómez’s La Ruta weaves together beautiful storytelling and music in a celebration of the resilience of Mexican women in the wake of tremendous loss.
For at least two decades, the women of Juárez, known as “the capital of murdered women,” have been disappearing along the bus route to and from the U.S.-owned maquiladoras where they work. Despite the dangers, the promise of opportunity and paid jobs forces them to make the trip along la ruta as they struggle to support their families. The play shifts back and forth through time following the story of two mothers, Yolanda and Marisela, as they fight to uncover the truth about their missing daughters.
Contains mature content and discussion of violence against women.
Tickets for La Ruta are available at pay-what-you-can pricing, with a minimum cost of $5.00. Once you have completed your ticket purchase, you will receive an email with additional information regarding your selected performance. Prior to the event, you will receive an access code via email to view the stream. This access code is your virtual “ticket” to the performance. If you experience any issues with your access code or have additional questions regarding ticketing, please contact us here.
Phone: 512-471-5793
Email: theatreanddance@utexas.edu
2020/10/23 - 2020/10/24
Additional time info:
Performances of La Ruta will be live streamed the weekend of October 23-24, 2020. Additional details will be available in the coming weeks regarding performance times, ticketing information and instructions to view the virtual event.
Tickets for La Ruta are available at pay-what-you-can pricing, with a minimum cost of $5.00. Once you have completed your ticket purchase, you will receive an email with additional information regarding your selected performance. Prior to the event, you will receive an access code via email to view the stream. This access code is your virtual “ticket” to the performance. If you experience any issues with your access code or have additional questions regarding ticketing, please contact us here.
Online/Virtual Space