La P*nche India is new play about a blond, green-eyed, upper-class girl who wakes up one day as an indigenous woman.
La P*nche India tells the story of Gigi, an upper-class girl who one day wakes up and turns into an indigenous woman. Given her new appearance, her life changes completely and she begins to realize all the privileges she had as a green-eyed blonde. Her search for a new identity leads her to discover a great secret that had always been there: racial discrimination.
Aguijón Theater Company, Chicago’s oldest professional Latino theater, is dedicated to creating exciting and meaningful theatrical experiences through the cultural exploration, discussion, and performance of high-quality productions in Spanish. Founded in 1989 by actress/director Rosario Vargas, Aguijón Theater is celebrating its 34th year of artistic excellence and cultural impact. aguijontheater.org
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