Discussing comedy is famously likened to the process of dissecting a frog. The frog dies, and so dies the humor. But if that is the case for some humor, Chicano and Latin humor are exceptions, for all ...
The members of Culture Clash, veterans of the comedy and theater scene, early in their career. Photo credit: lajollaplayhouse.org When I first arrived in San Diego from Mexico City in the early 1980’s ...
Herbert Siguenza and Culture Clash return to San Diego on Nov. 3 to celebrate the Chicano comedy group’s 40th anniversary with a special performance at the Balboa Theatre. The group was born on Cinco ...
Imagine a Chicano Pillsbury Doughboy comic made from aromatic masa fina para tortillas rather than refined white flour. Imagine this “muchacho” echoed masa wearing short pants and a gaudy Hawaiian ...
Unlock access to every one of the hundreds of articles published daily on BroadwayWorld by logging in with one click. In the rural town of Las Flores, Texas, Petra Dominguez's small tortilla factory ...
The only thing predictable about a Culture Clash show is that nothing is predictable. The famed Chicano comedy troupe featuring Richard Montoya, Ric Salinas and Herbert Siguenza will not be trapped in ...
RIVERSIDE, Calif. — A young woman with a ponytail leaned in to take a closer look at “Dreamers,” an oil painting by Rosy Cortez. “Oh, that’s interesting,” the woman mused to her companion. Nearby, a ...
Director Ruben Reyes, a 1988 University of Arizona grad, calls his first feature film, "Pancho Goes to College," a Chicano version of "Animal House." The 41-year-old debuts his film at 7:30 p.m.
The original Latin King of comedy, Paul Rodriguez, is back with his cast of hilarious comedians for The Latin Kings of Comedy 20th Anniversary Tour. Paul Rodriguez is joined by comedians Joey Medina, ...
Denver Center Theatre Company artistic director Kent Thompson traditionally injects each season with at least one offering grown from Latino roots. This year, the niche is represented by American ...
As we settle into another dark and chilly weekend, let’s remember to take time and enjoy the winter beauty and community around us. Amid a busy holiday season, we found some additional winter events ...