Valley of the Heart
OFF SALE
Oct 30 – Dec 9, 2018
Spanish Language Open Captioned
Luis Valdez, the legendary creator of Zoot Suit and hero of the Latino theatre (The New York Times), returns to the Taper with a sweeping new epic examining the difficult divide between America's ideals and its actions in this quintessentially California play, written by a master of the genre.
“Luis Valdez's direction is daringly imaginative. 'Valley of the Heart' celebrates diversity as the true ingredient of America's enduring greatness. It is an oasis from cable news. Love binds the story.” -- Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times
An epic story of love, family, and country
The Yamaguchis and the Montaños are two immigrant families struggling to provide a future for their American-born children after the Great Depression on the farmland they share. But as their oldest children fall in love—secretly—the attack on Pearl Harbor throws these Mexican and Japanese American families into uncertainty and turmoil. When the Yamaguchis are interned along with thousands of other Japanese Americans, allegiances are tested, heroes are made, and the two young lovers must find a way to stay loyal to each other—and their country.
Presented in Association with El Teatro Campesino
“A deeply-impassioned political narrative.” -- Karen D'Souza, San Jose Mercury News
Listen on Apple Podcasts: Luis Valdez & Artistic Director Michael Ritchie In Conversation
Creative Team
Sound Design Philip G. Allen
Written and Directed by Luis Valdez
Set Design John Iacovelli
Costume Design Lupe Valdez
Lighting Design Pablo Santiago
Projection Design David Murakami
cast
Mariela Arteaga
Moises Castro
Justin Chien
Melanie Arii Mah
Randall Nakano
Joy Osmanski
Michael Naydoe Pinedo
Rose Portillo
Christy Sandoval
Scott Keiji Takeda
Daniel Valdez
Lakin Valdez
OFF SALE
DATES/TIMES:
Opens Wednesday, November 7 at 8 p.m. Through December 9, 2018.
Previews (October 30 – November 6): Tuesday through Saturday at 8 p.m.; Sunday at 1 and 6:30 p.m. No Monday performance.
Regular Performances (November 8 – December 9): Tuesday through Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2:30 and 8 p.m., Sunday at 1 and 6:30 p.m.
TICKET INFO:
Ticket Prices: $30 – $99 (Ticket prices are subject to change.)