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Teatro Campesino Acto
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Teatro Campesino acto or skit dramatizing the experiences of Hispanic workers in America. Four actors stand together in costume with signs around their necks identifying themselves. The "Campesino" stands in front pointing at the audience. In the background stand "Churches," "The Unions" and another character whose sign is obscured. In the background and wearing a sombrero is Luis Valdez, playwright filmmaker, and founder of Teatro Campesino. Acto de Teatro Campesino Un acto de Teatro Campesino dramatiza las experiencias de los trabajadores hispanos en América. Cuatro actores parados juntos, en disfraz, y con letreros colgando de sus cuellos que los identifica. El "Campesino" está parado enfrente y señalando a la audiencia. Hacia el fondo están "las iglesias"/"Churches," "los sindicatos"/"The Unions," y otro personaje con un letrero que no se puede ver. Hacia el fondo y con un sombrero está Luis Valdez, dramaturgo cineasta y fundador de Teatro Campesino.
1967
Giffey, David
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