Teatro Vivo Presents Cura September 13, 2012

Teatro Vivo presents “Cura”, written by Raul Garza and directed by Estevan “Chuy” Zarate.

Performances take place Sept. 13 - 29, Thursdays – Saturdays at 8 p.m. at the Salvage Vanguard Theater, 2803 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78222.

Tickets are at a “pick your price” rate of $15 or $20, with the exception of Thursdays, which are “pay what you wish” night. For tickets, please visit: www.teatrovivo.org.

Synopsis of Cura:
Cura explores what happens when faith is tested to its limits. In a small Texas bordertown, a humble, defeated woman of faith, Amparo, encounters both spiritual hope and crisis in a young man who may or may not be the legendary Curandero/Saint, El Niño Fidencio. The Spanish word “cura” means both “cure” and “priest.”
About the Playwright:
Raul Garza’s first full-length play, “Fantasmaville,” received the 2007 National Latino Playwriting Award. As a writer for Austin’s Latino Comedy Project, Raul contributed to numerous stage and touring shows. When not writing plays, Raul teaches yoga, fills up on pop culture and serves as co-founder and creative director of TKO Advertising. He has been recognized for creative excellence by industry publications including Advertising Age, and by the American Associations of Advertising Agencies. Raul received his degree in Advertising from The University of Texas at Austin, and his Masters in Liberal Arts at St. Edwards University. Raul is an adjunct professor of Communications at St. Edward’s University, teaching integrated campaigns courses.

About Teatro Vivo:
Teatro Vivo (Spanish for “live theater”) has produced more than 20 bilingual plays since JoAnn Reyes and Rupert Reyes founded the company in 2000.