The production features original music by Héctor Martinez Morales, with songs performed by San Antonio's Mariachi Azteca de América.Mariachi Girl
, written by playwright Roxanne Schroeder-Arce with original mariachi music and lyrics by Héctor Martinez Morales.is the story of Carmencita, a 10-year-old girl who dreams of becoming a mariachi singer like her father despite his belief that only men can pursue the art form. When Carmencita reads a book about female mariachis, however, she realizes her dreams can come true.
A special “talkback” with Schroeder-Arce, Moreno and the cast will follow the March 12 performance. That specific show will also include American Sign Language interpretation. “Teatro’s mission is to produce, showcase and respect the stories of our cultura,” said Laura T. Garza, executive artistic director of Teatro Audaz. “We believe [$20-$30, 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday, Mar. 4-13, Public Theater of San Antonio, 800 W. Ashby Place, 733-7258,Get our top picks for the best events in San Antonio every Thursday morning. Sign up for our