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Production of 'Royal Hunt of the Sun' Explores Spanish
Conquistador's Chase of Inca Sun God
Performances Scheduled Nov. 4, 5, 6
and 11, 12 and 13
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 13, 2005
CONTACT: Roland Ruiz, Director of Public Relations,
St. Philip's College
210/531-4851
rruiz@accd.edu
The
St. Philip’s College Department of Fine Arts
will present a production of "The Royal Hunt
for the Sun" by playwright Peter Schaffer. Performances
for the general public are scheduled Nov. 4, 5, 11
and 12 at 8 p.m. each day, and Nov. 6 and 13 at 2:30
p.m. General admission is $10; and $5 for students
with a valid student i.d. A special performance for
high school students is scheduled Nov. 10, at 10:30
a.m. for an admission of $3. More information is available
by calling 210-531-3321.
“The
Royal Hunt for the Sun,” written in 1964, is
a play that explores the ‘hunting’ of
the Inca Sun God, Atahuallpa, by Spanish Conquistador
Francisco Pizarro and his men in the 1530’s.
It is a compelling story of greed, ruin, empire and
ultimately love, told in a highly theatrical, Shakespearean
style.
The
play is directed by Vincent Hardy, who premiered two
original works, “Angel in Blood, the Nat Turner
Rebellion” and “A Place to Stand,”
during last year’s St. Philip’s College
theatre season. The cast is headed by Eric Lozano,
who appeared in last year’s hit “Santos
Y Santos” at the Cellar Theatre, San Pedro Playhouse,
as well as the play “Female Transport”
at the Sheldon Vexler Theatre. Lozano plays the incomparable
Pizarro. The part of Atahuallpa is played by Roy Eric
Gonzalez, while Evan Boston plays the narrator, Martin.
These guest artists are supported by a number of talented
St. Philip’s College students.
St.
Philip’s College, one of the Alamo Community
Colleges serving the greater Bexar County region,
is a comprehensive community college designated as
both a Historically Black College and a Hispanic Serving
Institution. St. Philip’s College is accredited
by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association
of Colleges and Schools.
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