This play is a collaboration between Tectonic Theater Project, choreographer and director Krista DeNio, and the Working Classroom ensemble, and is the product of a two-year interview process in which New Mexican Crypto-Jews—unwilling converts to Christianity who practice their true religion in secret—voiced long-hidden experiences of societal alienation and oppression.

Muscle contractions flare in bold brushstrokes as boxers brace for impact on Steve Huston’s canvases. Huston’s classic depiction of these halted moments is akin to the work of a sculptor; he demonstrates obsessive attention to form and movement to successfully render every nuance in the basic structure of the human body.

Political activist Jim Hightower embodies many expected traits of a native Texan: He’s stubborn, opinionated, delivers his radical views with an accent and dons a well-worn Stetson. However, his political opinions find no allegiance with the stereotypical conservative views of many Texans.

With the inevitable snow that will terrorize our lives for the next several months, it’s going to be hard enough to stay warm. Not to worry. Tony James, head of international promoters ARTCATZ, has the perfect solution for the wintry blues. Mambo Room heats things up at The Lodge, and your flimsy excuses not to go will have to stop.