EN ULTIMAS NOTICIAS

Cast 

2W

Language

Spanish 

Run

5-10 min

News anchors Daniela Flores and Ana Maria Mercado face an unprecedented crisis. During a live broadcast, a small earthquake disrupts the studio, and shocking news breaks: El Paso, Texas, has been relocated to Nebraska by executive order. Over the following year, the community, led by the resilient journalists, strives to rebuild "New El Paso, Texas" with unwavering support from Ciudad Juarez and Las Cruces. This play highlights the strength of community bonds and the power of solidarity in overcoming adversity.

Themes

Community resilience, displacement, adaptation, the power of solidarity, and the impact of political decisions on everyday lives.

Genre 

Comedy/Magic Realism 

HISTORY 

EN ULTIMAS NOTICAS was written for the “El Paso Strong: an Evening of Short Plays by El Paso Playwrights”