Two hundred years ago, a Mexican priest held mass and delivered the Grito de Dolores, also known as the battle cry for the Mexican War of Independence. Although Mexico’s independence from Spain was not recognized until a decade later, September 16 is celebrated as Mexico’s Independence Day, and the priest, Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla is considered the “Father of the Nation.”
The inspiring life story of Padre Hidalgo is the subject of a new play written and performed by Teatro ALAS. Say Si's newest program, Teatro ALAS involves students in a high school performance company and middle school troupe who
“draw from their own experiences, observations, and insights to produce theatre of relevance to their lives and their communities.”
El Padre: The Story of Hidalgo's Revolution will be performed September 17th, 18th, 19th, and 24th. Details are here >>
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