Derecho at La Jolla Playhouse
Derecho
Some storms you can’t hide from.
A series of intense storms – a “derecho” – is bearing down on an affluent Virginia neighborhood near D.C., where Eugenia Silva is preparing for a crucial meeting. Eugenia is a politician hoping to join the wave of women of color elected to public office. Her sister Mercedes is a struggling musician fighting to find her way on her own terms. As winds rise and thunder cracks — and tensions between the sisters reach boiling point — Eugenia’s political ambitions crash into Mercedes’s need to reconnect her sister with their roots. Propulsive and whip-smart, Derecho confronts how traditional Latino values conflict with an ever-changing American definition of success. Will the storm wipe out their relationship and derail Eugenia’s campaign, or will the rains provide a fresh start?
Dates: July 23-August 18, 2024
Details on more exact times, dates and specifics can be found at https://lajollaplayhouse.org/show/derecho/
Performance Times:
Tuesday-Friday: 7:30pm
Saturday: 2:00pm and 8:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm and 7:00pm
*Performance times subject to change.
Location: Mandell Weiss Forum
La Jolla Playhouse
2910 La Jolla Village Drive
La Jolla, CA 92037
