Parted Waters March 14, 2009

A world premier, based on a suggestion by Janet Arnold and developed through AJTC.

Crypto-Jews (“hidden-Jews”) is the name given to those Hispanics who are descendent from the Spanish Jews of the time of the Inquisition – the late 1400’s. Forced to convert to Christianity, many retained vestiges of their Judaism…. for example, the grandmother may still light candles on Friday nights, though she’s no longer sure why. They migrated to northern Mexico, New Mexico and southeast Arizona. Some estimates are that nearly 30% of Mexican and Cuban-Americans can trace their roots back to Judaism.

This contemporary play, set in New Mexico, brings to life three generations of Hispanics dealing with the knowledge and secrets of their lineage.

Performance Dates: March 14, 2009 thru March 29, 2009
Thursday thru Saturday at 8:00pm
Sunday at 2:00pm and 7:00pm except March 29 is 2:00pm only

Official Website: http://www.azjewishtheatre.org