Las Adelitas, the Mexican Revolution and Day of the Dead

Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Mexican Revolution, we could not avoid reflecting on the Arab Spring, and the universal nature of uprising as people worldwide expressed their dissatisfaction with their leaders. Studying the history of Mexico, we were especially intrigued by Las Adelitas, the women who left their homes to join revolutionary efforts, providing cooking, medical and transportation support. Many of these women picked up arms and became fighters. Yet very little is known about the women themselves as almost no personal accounts, letters or journals have survived to tell their stories. These women risked their lives for the cause and received no personal glory for their efforts. We imagine many died without knowing that their efforts made a difference.  In this year’s Day of the Dead celebration, ¡Viva la Revolución!, we honor women revolutionaries of the past and the present, who take a stand for a be tter world.
¡Viva la Revolución! opens Oct. 21 and continues through Nov. 13. For a performance schedule and ticket information, visit www.milagro.org or call us at 503-236-7253.

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