One-man or one-woman shows often reveal the inner workings of the artist. And for playwright, director, and choreographer Jade Esteban Estrada, his creativity was challenged when he explored the unresolved relationships in his life in his autobiographical show ‘A Sign from the Taco Gods.’
Estrada is a native of the Alamo City and is theGlitter Political columnist with the San Antonio Current. He combines history, activism, and comedy in his work, and he said the city has a big cultural influence on his creative process. But for his 22nd show, ‘A Sign from the Taco Gods,’ his artistry was challenged when it forced him to confront and attempt to resolve the strained relationships in his life, particularly with his mother.
Estrada’s show ran for eight weeks this winter at San Antonio’s Overtime Theater and will make its way to South Texas at the end of this month for a performance on March 30 at the historic Cine El Rey Theatre in McAllen.
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