Annual Bilingual Play (Spanish/English)

Community Solutions presents Historias de Mi Madre XI: Un Mundo Raro (A Strange World) on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at 6:30pm at Gavilan College Theatre, located at 5055 Santa Teresa Boulevard in Gilroy. This bilingual play focuses on how topics of domestic violence, sexual assault, gender roles, and LGBTQ were addressed from the 1950’s to present day.
“We are very excited to present Un Mundo Raro (a Strange World) to the South County community,” stated Perla Flores, author and director of the Historias de Mi Madre series. “Through this play, we want to begin a multi-generational dialogue on healthy relationships, gender equality, and respect,” she concluded.

The play follows the lives of Jorge, Lucha, and Manuel, three elderly individuals living in a nursing home and reflecting on how issues of domestic violence, sexual assault, gender roles, and LGBTQ were addressed during their youth. Several members of the elderly community residing throughout Santa Clara County were interviewed for this production to ensure an adequate portrayal of their experiences as Latino men and women growing up during a time of deeply entrenched social norms and gender stereotypes.
Angelica León has participated in almost all of the Historias de Mi Madre productions. She plays Lucha in Un Mundo Raro. “I work with the elderly community as a social worker. I am very excited to be a part of this production because I believe the arts are a great way to bridge the communication gap between the older and younger generations. Lucha’s character reminds me of many of the elderly women I have worked with – strong, determined, sassy – and sadly, as in Lucha’s case, many of the them have been victims of sexual assault or domestic violence. Sometimes both. It’s important to shed light on these critical social issues in a way that’s educational and also entertaining. I hope the community will come out and be part of this experience with us.”
This play is intended for a mature audience. Due to mature content, the play may not be appropriate for children. There is a suggested $10.00 donation, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Proceeds from the evening will support Community Solutions’ programs and services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking in our community.
For information regarding Historias de Mi Madre Un Mundo Raro, call (408) 776-6294.
For domestic violence/ sexual assault services, call Community Solutions’ toll-free 24-hour bilingual crisis line at: 1-877-END-SADV (1-877-363-7238).
Community Solutions has provided comprehensive human services to South Santa Clara County and the surrounding areas for over forty years. The agency offers a broad spectrum of services for mental health, substance abuse, family dysfunction, sexual assault, juvenile delinquency, domestic violence, and youth development. Community Solutions works in partnership with community-based organizations, law enforcement, local schools, and County health and human service providers. For more information, visit www.communitysolutions.org or call 408-842-7138.