Told through story and song, Evangeline, the Queen of Make-Believe is set in the late 60s and centers around a young woman from East L.A. who is a devoted daughter by day, and a Hollywood go-go dancer by night. 

The production features the songs of Grammy Award-winning Los Lobos songwriters David Hidalgo and Louie Pérez, who both perform along with an ensemble of actors and musicians. Evangeline, the Queen of Make-Believe is written by Pérez and About Productions’ Artistic Director Theresa Chavez and Associate Director Rose Portillo. The touring production, which has no set, includes a multi-projector video design by award-winning cinematographer Claudio Rocha. Production is directed by Chavez and Portillo. Following the full-production premiere in March, 2012, the touring production will be readied for the 2012-13 season.

Evangeline, just out of high school, is inspired by the period. She spreads her wings, and lands in the distinctly different world of the West Hollywood art and music scene. As East L.A. begins its own civil rights movement, she must reconcile her own individual journey with the need to hold onto her relationship with her family and her neighborhood. 

FOR FURTHER INFO on the production, including EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS, please see the EQMB One-Page below.

Production Photos



Photo Credit: paul-redmond.com

Press, Links & PDF’s

EQMB One-Page PDF Download

Louie Perez’s OC Register interview

Louie Perez’s CBS News ELA Tour

Civil Rights & Go-Go Boots audio (KPCC website)

By The Hand of the Father – Variety Article

By The Hand of the Father – LA Times

By The Hand of the Father – Chicago Reader

EQMB testimonials



Contact

Joshua Knight
Paul Goldman
Monterey International
joshua@montereyinternational.net
(312) 640-7500