This holiday season, El Teatro Campesino will bring its popular
and critically-acclaimed classic Shepherd
’s Play classic, “La Pastorela” back to the historic Old Mission
of San Juan Bautista.
This holiday season, El Teatro Campesino will bring its popular and critically-acclaimed classic Shepherd’s Play classic, “La Pastorela” back to the historic Old Mission of San Juan Bautista.
“La Pastorela” recreates the long trek of those first “pastores” to the holy site of the Nativity. The Lucifer character of ‘Luzbel’ and his demons attempt to thwart the shepherds from reaching Bethlehem and the Holy Manger. However in a dynamic clash of good against evil, San Miguel, the Archangel, and an army of angels overpower the demonic forces of Luzbel and the shepherds are at last free to complete their journey.
Presented and sung entirely in Spanish, the spirit and music of the highly visual play transcends any language barriers, providing a joyous experience, touching all with the true essence of Christmas.
Advance ticket sales are strongly recommended as most performances normally “sell-out” before the show date.
“La Pastorela” runs at 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and at 4 and 8 p.m. Sundays though Dec. 21. Tickets are $20 for adults, $16 for seniors and students and $12 for children under 12. Call the box office at (831) 623-2444.
