Event

Our Lady of the Underpass

The same week that Rome announced a new Pope, a woman driving home from work spotted an image of the Virgin Mary on a discolored wall of the Fullerton Avenue underpass. Inspired by real life interviews, playwright Tanya Saracho renders the voices of those who were drawn to that wall, exploring issues of faith and desire in present day Chicago.

The play features original cast members: Charin Alvarez (Teatro Vista Ensemble and seen in 16th Streetâs Kita y Fernanda also by Tanya Saracho), Chris Catelmi (seen in 16th Streetâs The Last Barbecue by Brett Neveu), Suzette Mayobre (Fernanda in 16th Streetâs Kita y Fernanda), Rosie Newton, and Juan Gabriel Ruiz (Teatro Vista Junior Ensemble)

TEATRO VISTA...THEATRE WITH A VIEW is at the forefront of the Latino theatre movement in the U.S. Chicago and ensemble based Teatro Vista is universally redefining the American landscape through the use of new, provocative and unique voices that reflect the Latino experience in the U.S. After 18 years of existence it has empowered and encouraged âfirst voiceâ among the community and its artists.

16TH STREET THEATER. Recognized by the Chicago Reader as Chicagoâs Best Emerging Theater 2009, 16th Street Theater is located 17 minutes from downtown Chicago at the Berwyn Cultural Center, 6420 16th Street, Berwyn, IL 60402. Just west of Ridgeland, the theater is one mile southwest of the Austin exit off the Eisenhower Expressway/290 and the Austin Blue line. There is free parking in the lot one block west at 16th and Gunderson.