Event

Death and the Artists

Immigration only continues to be a problem but we rarely talk about the people who were here, and the border shifted on them. What would you risk for a better life? And what would be gainable for keeping the life you have? Would you risk the fate of the world? Death and the Artist follows the story of an ex-coyote named Pobreza (Poverty), an old Californio who cunningly tricks Death up a tree in his final moments on Earth. Chaos starts to slowly spread throughout the land and everyone from the Governor to St. Peter and the Devil try to persuade Pobreza to let Death go for the betterment of humanity. This dark comedy of life, death, and immigration highlights Latino culture and storytelling while addressing inequity, immigration and the drive to stay alive. This piece tackles the value we put on life, and more importantly, death.

Special Engagement Event for Youths:
A la Museum of Ice Cream, participants can come in and experience the colorful set of Death and the Artist, take staged photos great for social media (Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, etc). Additionally, participants can engage in Dia de los Muertos cultural activities such as creating Calaveras (sugar skulls), Ofrendas (altars), Papel Picado (traditional tissue paper cut outs), traditional Face Paintings, etc, and of course, admission to this wild Californian comedy about life (and death). Admission to special event also includes small bites from local eateries.