Las Comadres de Morales St. Written by Irene Chavez

The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center is bringing back the hit play “Las Comadres de Morales St.” for a limited run at the SAY Sí Black Box Theater, 1310 Brazos St. San Antonio, TX 78207, Thursday through Saturday, November 12–21, at 8pm and Sundays November 15 and 22 at 3pm. General admission tickets are $15 and available at www.guadalupeculturalarts.org

Written by San Antonio playwright, poet, and actor Irene Chavez, “Las Comadres de Morales St.” returns after a hugely successful premiere that moved and energized local audiences. Set in San Antonio’s Westside, the play follows a tight-knit group of neighbors whose lives are intertwined by friendship, family, and the everyday fight to hold on to their community. With humor, heart, and honesty, the story tackles Covid, gentrification, and years of disinvestment, while centering on the strength of elders, comadres, and familia.

Director Ruby Ruiz is thrilled to welcome audiences back. “We’ve brought together an incredible cast and production team, and I’m so excited to bring this show back to the community that showed it so much love the first time around,” she says.

Chavez, whose work has been featured at Seniors in Play, Jump-Start Theater and the historic Guadalupe Theater in productions like “Chato’s Bridge” and “Petra’s Pecado,” blends her artistic background with an MBA from St. Mary’s University to tell stories that are both grounded and deeply affecting. “I’m grateful to the Guadalupe for this opportunity to elevate the stories of our elders and celebrate community,” Chavez says. “The play is my love letter to the Westside,” said Chavez. “While working with Seniors in Play, I was inspired by our elder’s stories of resilience and so “Las Comadres” was born.”

Jorge Piña, director of the Guadalupe’s Theater Arts Program, adds, “Irene’s voice is vital in today’s landscape. ‘Las Comadres de Morales St.’ invites us to reflect on our shared humanity while honoring the beauty, humor, and struggle that define our neighborhoods.”

Because the historic Guadalupe Theater is temporarily closed for major renovations, this remount will take place at the SAY Sí Black Box Theater on the Westside, keeping the show close to the community that inspired it.

A reception honoring the playwright, director, and cast members will follow the opening performance.

This production of Las Comadres de Morales St. is made possible in part through the generous support of the City of San Antonio Department of Arts and Culture, San Antonio Area Foundation and Texas Commission on the Arts.