Zoot Suit and Other Plays
Description
Zoot Suit and Other Plays by Luis Valdez gathers landmark works of Chicano theater in one high‑impact volume. From the explosive Zoot Suit—inspired by the 1940s Sleepy Lagoon case and the Zoot Suit Riots—to sharp, satirical pieces, Valdez captures community struggle, pride, and performance with biting humor and heart.
Published by Arte Público Press, this paperback edition is a mainstay for classes, theaters, and book clubs exploring Latinx literature, U.S. history, and the power of the stage.
Key Features
- Iconic collection: Includes Zoot Suit, Bandido!, and I Don’t Have to Show You No Stinking Badges!
- Cultural significance: Essential texts of Chicano performance and U.S. protest culture.
- Edition details: Paperback; Arte Público Press; ISBN‑13 9781558850484.
Why Choose This Book
- Stage‑ready & study‑ready: Works for productions, scene study, and close reading.
- Conversation spark: Perfect for discussions of justice, identity, media, and myth‑making.
- Lasting impact: A cornerstone of Latinx literature and American theater.
Who It’s For Click or tap to expand
- General readers of drama and Latinx literature.
- Theater students, directors, and scene‑study groups.
- Libraries and community programs highlighting Chicanx/Latinx arts.
Key Themes Click or tap to expand
- Justice, power, and the courtroom as stage
- Media, myth, and representation
- Identity, solidarity, and performance as resistance
For Educators Click or tap to expand
- Course fit: Theatre/Drama, Ethnic & Chicanx/Latinx Studies, American Studies, History.
- Activities: Staged readings; media‑literacy analysis of press coverage in Zoot Suit; comparative study with 1940s primary sources.
- Assessment ideas: Performance portfolios; scene annotations; reflective essays on myth‑making and identity.
Zoot Suit and Other Plays
Sale price$26.00 CAD
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Zoot Suit and Other Plays
Sale price$26.00 CAD