GUIDELINES FOR THE DRAMA CRITIC:
Luis Valdez – Teatro Campesino & Las Dos Caras del Patroncito and Zoot Suit:
If you are unable to attend the live event, ARGONAUTIKA, at CSUN Experimental Theatre, you will analyze the Theatre artist, Luis Valdez, from the perspective of a drama critic (remember the distinction between drama critic and theatre reviewer). Why should Valdez be considered an important artist – director, playwright, filmmaker?
Write a 300 word (minimum) review of Luis Valdez: Aesthetics of El Teatro Campesino, a live speaking engagement that Valdez gave last year, March 15, 2023, at the Campus Theatre in Nordhoff Hall at CSUN. Additionally, you will be able to read the script for his acto, Las Dos Caras del Patroncito and Zoot Suit, and research his career. A video may be viewed of the acto as well, available on Canvas. I also want you to view the film Zoot Suit, written and directed by Valdez. It is available for rent on Amazon Prime and possibly You Tube as well.
CONTENT:
Discuss how Luis Valdez uses the art of Theatre and Film for social change and justice.
What makes the acto, LAS DOS CARAS DEL PATRONCITO, of Teatro Campesino, and the film ZOOT SUIT, humorous and entertaining, as well as educational, historical, and political?
In his talk at CSUN, Luis Valdez describes many cultural influences and traditions from the Mayas, Aztecs, and Mexico, that inform his aesthetic ideas in his new book, Theatre of the Sphere. What do you think Valdez means by the “vibrant being”?
How are we part of a “wave principle” in the movement of human history?
How is Luis Valdez hopeful in these violent times that we are living?
link to zoot suit movie part 1 you can watch all the parts
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