Monarcas is a collection of short stories celebrating the contributions and sacrifices of Mexican immigrants to and for the United States. The piece is named after one of the world’s most inspiring migrants, the monarch butterfly, whose journey across North America reminds us of a world without borders.
Blending folkloric dance, live music, and dance theater, this first part of Monarcas is comprised of two short stories. The first, Company E, commemorates Mexican American soldiers who served in the U.S. Armed Forces in the mid-20th century, who fought for a country that both embraced and rejected them.
The second, Viñedos, honors the dedication and hard work of generations of vineyard laborers who, guided by their family matriarchs, rise to become vineyard owners and proud producers of California wine.
Told entirely through dance and music, these stories celebrate immigrant dreams, and their realization.
