
Legends & Locals
Parson’s Nose Theatre’s Irish Celebration sold out. Now it's Amapola Players turn.
We're delighted to host "Legends and Locals" performances March 18 and 19 at Parson’s Nose Theatre, featuring two new 10 minute plays by Los Angeles playwright Josie Nericcio and a solo turn by the inimitable Rose Portillo, directed by Pasadena's own Roberta Martínez. Get your tickets at the link below!

Legends & Locals
Parson’s Nose Theatre’s Irish Celebration sold out. Now it's Amapola Players turn.
We're delighted to host "Legends and Locals" performances March 18 and 19 at Parson’s Nose Theatre, featuring two new 10 minute plays by Los Angeles playwright Josie Nericcio and a solo turn by the inimitable Rose Portillo, directed by Pasadena's own Roberta Martínez. Get your tickets at the link below!

Beat Back the Night: Storytelling & Spoken Word
Amapola Players presents Beat Back the Night: Storytelling and Spoken Word, sharing stories that reflect the heritage and history of Pasadena and the Southwest and spoken work focusing on resilience and resolution.
Program Schedule
6:00pm Welcome - Lance Davis, Roberta H. Martínez
El Verde vs. Dr. Pilar - Anthony Aguilar
7:00pm 10 Minute Plays & Monologues
Wild Parrots - Josie Nericcio
Black Bastard - Jon Gentry
Return of the Samurai Centerfielder - Dan Kwong
Recipe of An Armenian Dream - Ani Holloway
Manang - Alison De La Cruz
Just Politics - Sophie Goldstein
Mojada, Tita’s Monologue - Luis Alfaro
Xochimilco Bakery, No. 3 - Roberta H. Martínez
9:00pm Beat Back the Night
Poetry & Storytelling
Free to the Public!

Legends & Locals
Legends: Blanca Araceli Soto - An accomplished actress, choreographer, director, producer, dancer, and acting coach. Blanca voiced EMCEE in Disney/Pixar’s Oscar winning “COCO”. She’ll share “This is Me…Great Moments That Shaped My Personality” a journey though the pivotal experiences that have defined who she is today. Get Ready for a fun, insightful, and entertaining dive in the stories that make up her life.
Locals: Two Short Plays
“Xochimilco Bakery, No. 3”
“Real Women Wear Masks”
Location: Parson’s Nose Theater
95 North Marengo Avenue, Suite 110, Pasadena, CA 91101
For Tickets and More Information: www.parsonsnose.org or call (626) 345-5116
Ticket Prices: Seniors & Students - $10 / General - $15

Legends & Locals
Legends: Blanca Araceli Soto - An accomplished actress, choreographer, director, producer, dancer, and acting coach. Blanca voiced EMCEE in Disney/Pixar’s Oscar winning “COCO”. She’ll share “This is Me…Great Moments That Shaped My Personality” a journey though the pivotal experiences that have defined who she is today. Get Ready for a fun, insightful, and entertaining dive in the stories that make up her life.
Locals: Two Short Plays
“Xochimilco Bakery, No. 3”
“Real Women Wear Masks”
Location: Parson’s Nose Theater
95 North Marengo Avenue, Suite 110, Pasadena, CA 91101
For Tickets and More Information: www.parsonsnose.org or call (626) 345-5116
Ticket Prices: Seniors & Students - $10 / General - $15


ArtNight and “Real Women Wear Masks”
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“La Ventura” and “El Árbol”
LA VENTURA by Roberta H. Martínez (40 minutes)
El ÁRBOL by Josephine Nericcio (30 minutes)

“La Ventura” and “El Árbol”
LA VENTURA by Roberta H. Martínez (40 minutes)
El ÁRBOL by Josephine Nericcio (30 minutes)
