Events

El Paso Book Launch of 21 Plays for the 21st Century

February 25, 2020
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
2000 Texas Ave El Paso TX 79901

Event Days:
Tuesday
Venue:
Cafe Mayapan
Website:
https://www.marfalivearts.org/elpbooklaunch
Contact E-mail Address:
info@marfalivearts.org

You’re invited! Bring a friend! ​ Please join us in welcoming Marfa Live Arts and Marfa High School playwrights to El Paso for the exciting launch of their new book 21 Short Plays for the 21st Century. For the past nine years Marfa Live Arts has taught the Playwriting Program at Marfa High School. Tapping into student’s stories and culture over 775 one-act plays have been written. ​

This book contains 21 award-winning plays written by these exceptional students. The Marfa Shorthorns in this collection are Febi Brimhall, Georgina Brugette, Adrian Cataño, Odalys Chacon, Tais Chanez, Ana Guerra, Elena Hernandez, Alyanna Hernandez, Levi Hinojos, Shelby Laviers, Luis Lozano, Brooks Marginot, Ian Marquez, Juan Martinez, Isabella Morales, Eduardo Ocon, Cristian Ontiveros, Yessenia Sanchez Duran, Uriel Torres, Andrea Torres, and Ruben D. Watts-Ortiz. ​

El Paso actors including Camilla Carr will bring excerpts of these powerful works to life during a short performance. Please support these kids.

We hope to see you there! ​

Pre-order your book by emailing info@marfalivearts.org.

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