The celebrated dance troupe Esperanza del Valle will return to perform during El Teatro Campesino’s 6th annual “Dia de los Muertos Celebration.”  Performances are scheduled for Nov. 4-6.

Esperanza del Valle is recognized for pioneering the folklore of Mexican Dance and promoting the understanding of the Mexican culture through its rich folkloric dances rooted in the merging of indigenous European and African heritage.  This year’s “Dia De Los Muertos” production will be a glorious retrospective of the company’s work over its thirty-year history called – “30 años de Esperanza.”

The annual Dia de los Muertos celebration is a two-weekend cultural festival that commemorates and honors the lives of departed loved ones through dance, music, offerings and art.  This year the Dia de los Muertos celebrations will hold an art gallery featuring Teatro's own artists, as well as face painting and games for children of all ages! 

In addition, a community processional through the streets of San Juan Bautista featuring performances by La Banda Calavera and ETC’s own Teatro Eskeleto will commence on Nov. 5th at 7pm. 

El Teatro Campesino also encourages residents to come and participate in this community-building event by constructing a remembrance altar devoted to their topic of choice.  Altars will be on display Nov. 4.  On Nov. 5th Danza Azteca troupe Calpulli Itzpapalotl will perform a traditional blessing of the altars and dance in honor of the departed.  

Performances begin Nov. 4 . 
Friday at 8;Saturday at 2pm & 8 pm
and Sunday at 2 pm. 

Ticket prices: 
Adults $15; Seniors/Students $12 Children $8.