FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 25, 2008
Media Contact: George Cagala, (760) 750-4012
 
 
 
CSUSM to Present “El Alcalde de Zalamea” March 2
 
El Alcalde de Zalamea (The Mayor of Zalamea), one of the greatest works of Spanish classical theatre, will be performed in Spanish at California State University San Marcos, Sunday, March 2, at 7 p.m. in the Arts building Room 111. Admission is free but reservations are required. For tickets, contact Professor Darci Strother at 760 750-4160 or strother@csusm.edu
 
The performance features 2RC Teatro, a repertory theatre company from the Canary Islands (Spain). In advance of the performance, CSUSM Professor Francisco Martín will conduct reading groups to analyze the play in both English and Spanish to make the performance a more enjoyable experience for all. Group participation is free and open to the public. Major sponsors include the San Marcos Community Foundation and the North County Higher Education Alliance.

To register email strother@csusm.edu . The groups will meet as follows:
 
Tues., Feb. 5, 5:30-7:00 p.m.   Introduction to Classical Spanish Theatre, CSUSM Library Reading Room, 5400
Tues., Feb. 12, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Act I, CSUSM Library Room 2413
Tues., Feb. 19, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Act II, CSUSM Library Room 2413
Tues., Feb. 26, 5:30-7:00 p.m. Act III, CSUSM Library Room 2413
 
Written in the 1630’s by the world-famous Spanish playwright Pedro Calderón de la Barca, the play weaves together a riveting tale of power, politics, family relationships and honor.  
 
CSUSM is located at 333 S. Twin Oaks Valley Road in San Marcos. For more information or directions to the campus, visit http://www.csusm.edu/parking. Parking is available in campus lots with fees ranging from $2 to $7 depending upon length of stay.

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