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THEATER 'A Portrait of My Mother' to start streaming May 9
2021-04-08
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Jarrott Productions will present the world premiere of A Portrait of My Mother, written and performed by Carlo Lorenzo Garcia and directed by David R. Jarrott.
The autobiographical tribute to Garcia's mother, Maria, begins streaming on Mother's Da—Sunday, May 9—at 7 p.m., for an open run.
The plot is as follows: An artist remembers his mother, spinning a modern Mexican Cinderella tale as we follow the trials and tribulations of one woman's journey into motherhood, from her humble beginnings in the town of Laredo, Texas, to her journey to Chicago.
Advance tickets ($5) are currently available at www.ticketweb.com/events/org/234683 or through jarrottproductions.com . |
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