The Dia de los Muertos comedy that started as a San Diego County as an educational project and then became an international hit, is back. “Journey of the Skeletons” is running Nov. 1 and 2 at The Chrysalis Theater in the Monarch Center for the Arts located at 1805 Main St. in Logan Heights with a curtain call at 7 p.m. The Chrysalis is a new 100-seat performing arts space built to support the Monarch School for homeless students and provide arts opportunities for the Logan Heights community.
“It’s a great project and a cool space,” said director Hector Rivera in a press release. “This show remains a wonderful way to learn about the beautiful Dia de los Muertos holiday going back to its Aztec origins. It’s fun for the entire family.”
Written by Southwestern College professor Dr. Max Branscomb, the playwright of “La Pastorela” for 33 years and the 47-year-old Bonitafest Melodrama, “Journey of the Skeletons” has been produced throughout California, Northern Mexico and at the Cultural Olympics in Sydney, Australia. It had a sold-out run in 2014 at the La Jolla Playhouse. It was commissioned in 1996 by the San Diego Council for Arts Education.
Tickets are $21 for general admission, $15 for early birds, seniors, students, military and educators. Children 12 and under are $12. To purchase tickets call (619) 227-4686 or email journeyoftheskeletons2024@gmail.com.
