Fresh from a performance at Atlanta’s High Museum of Art, Tango Hambre will present “Lupita’s Revenge” on Friday, March 30, at 8 p.m. in Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave.
“Lupita’s Revenge” is an unusual combination of shadow puppetry with time-honored traditions of vengeance. It is written and directed by Abel Klainbaum.
The story is based around Lupita’s quest to avenge her father, Mexico City’s most beloved luchador, “El Guapo” Jimenez, who met his end during the last fight of his career. A live band – none other than Tango Hambre playing Latin American classics – will accompany Lupita on her avenging journey from Mexico City to Valdosta, Ga.
The show is presented in the “crankie” style of shadow puppetry, an art form of songs and stories accompanied by illustrated scrolls that are hand-cranked within small, wooden, box-like theaters.
Tickets are $15 in advance, $18 at the door. Admission includes a selection of Latin American hors d’oeuvres served one hour before show time.
Purchase tickets online at http://barkinglegs.org/event/details/tango-hambre-presents-lupitas-revenge.