An Evening at the Graves for Day of the Dead

Come for a sneak peak fundraiser of our Day of the Dead celebration sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Enjoy filmmaker George Newnam's amazing Casa de Calaveras - House of Skeletons where life-sized skeleton figures tell the story of a couple who return to earth each Day of the Dead. Don't miss a one time only performance the Yoliztli Theater Company's production of Las Calacas, a comedy-drama production to celebrate the Day of the Dead written by Mario Sapien and adapted and directed by Francisco Ceballos. This creative production is based on Mexican folklore and the belief that for one day, the dead come back to visit the living. Yoliztli Theater Company is a Los Angeles based bilingual theater group. You will also be able to preview the artwork and altars and enjoy food and drinks. The cost is $20 per person, all proceeds benefit the Friends of the San Juan Capistrano Library.