Month: September 2026

By Federico García Lorca. Translated by Caridad Svich. Directed by Vladislavs Nastavševs, 2026 Christel DeHaan Visiting International Theatre Artist

After the death of Bernarda Alba’s second husband, the tyrannical matriarch imposes an oppressive mourning period on her five daughters. Tension and isolation take hold as the women struggle to imagine futures for themselves and vie for the one eligible bachelor left in town.

Spanish playwright, director, musician, poet and a key champion of Spanish folklore, Federico García Lorca, reaches profound emotional depths in this work that has defined his monumental career.

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In the Time of the Butterflies

October 14, 2026 – October 18, 2026 @ 7:30 PM

UTEP Department of Theatre and Dance, The University of Texas at El Paso, 500 W. University Ave. El Paso, TX 79968

Venue: June Sadowski Kruszewski Studio Theatre

Admission: Ticket Prices: $18 Adults $15 UTEP Faculty/Staff, Alumni, Seniors, Military, Non-UTEP Students $12 UTEP Students $10 Opening Night ONLY

Experience the extraordinary story of In the Time of the Butterflies, Caridad Svich’s powerful adaptation of Julia Alvarez’s celebrated novel, blending fact and fiction. Witness the Mirabal sisters’ courage as they risk everything to defy Rafael Trujillo’s brutal dictatorship in the Dominican Republic. Through poetic language, compelling performances, and striking theatricality, this unforgettable production explores the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood, the cost of resistance, and the enduring pursuit of freedom. Join us for a moving and entertaining experience that celebrates women’s resilience and reminds us that justice is the foundation of peace.

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The film ABILENE, which Caridad wrote based on their play IN YOUR ARMS, is making the film festival circuit. It was just named Best Feature Film in the DarkLand online film festival out of Austin, TX.

More updates to come…