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- Del Mar Drama’s “Eurydice” is a modern retelling of classic Greek myth from doomed wife’s perspectiveArticle by Richard Guerrero, Jr. If you know your Greek myths, you may recall the one about Orpheus, the master musician whose remarkable abilities on the lute was said to cause animals, and even trees and rocks to dance. Orpheus is the subject of a famed operetta by 19th century French composer Jacques Offenbach, whose “Galop Infernal” from “Orpheus in the Underworld” lives on in the popular imagination as “The Cancan” in film and TV. A modern theatrical retelling of the Greek myth reframes the tale from the perspective of Eurydice, the doomed wife of Orpheus who inspires his adventure into the underworld to save her. Written by Brooklyn-based playwright Sarah Ruhl in 2003, “Eurydice” focuses on her relationship with her dead father (a character invented by Ruhl) and her choice on whether to remain in the underworld or ascend with Orpheus back to the world of the living. “Eurydice” is scheduled for a two-week run, April 4-5, 10-12, in the Sue Sellors Finley Theatre located in the Fine Arts Center on Del Mar College’s Heritage Campus. At the opening night performance on April 4, there will be a cash bar as well as a post-production reception. Student Night, when any local student with a valid student ID gets in for free, is scheduled for Thursday, April 10. There will also be a post-production reception in the lobby. General Admission tickets are available every night. “Eurydice” is suitable for all ages. Tickets are $15 for general admission; $10 for seniors, military and DMC employees; and $5 for DMC students with a valid ID. All shows start at 7:30 p.m. The Drama Box Office opens one hour before each performance and will sell in-person, day-of-show tickets. Advance tickets are online at https://delmardrama.ludus.com/. “Eurydice” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. Del Mar Drama’s production will have a unique visual presentation. The director, Pamela Pailes, was inspired by the illustrator Edward Gorey, who is known for his odd, macabre style set in the Victorian era. Expect to see high-necked dresses, three-piece suits, and even an actor in stilts. "We hope the audience finds a deep resonance in this contemporary reinterpretation of the ancient myth," says Craig Brashears, Chair of the Department of Art and Drama at Del Mar College. "While our production boasts a highly stylized aesthetic, its themes of love and mourning remain deeply relatable." The cast is Natalie Palacios, Grant Sykora, Samuel Howarth, Miguel Cerda, Ailenis Blanco, Elijah Calderon, Alexa DeLeon, Paul Farias, Rett Hobart, and Hannah Shell. Details: April 4-5, 10-12 (Box Office and lobby open at 6:30 p.m., theatre opens at 7 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m.), “Eurydice.” Location: Sue Sellors Finley Theatre, Fine Arts Center, Del Mar College Heritage Campus, 101 Baldwin Blvd. (78404), get online directions and campus map. Cost: $15 (general admission); $10 (seniors, military and DMC employees); and $5 for DMC students with a valid ID. For more information, contact the Drama Office at 361-698-1216 or drama@delmar.edu. You can also visit Del Mar Drama’s theatre page at delmar.edu/theatre.
- Del Mar College alumnus and Texas Standard Digital Producer Raul Alonzo set to give talk about Texas Farm Workers Union on March 17Article by: Richard Guerrero, Jr. Just a few short years ago, Raul Alonzo was a managing editor for The Foghorn, where he assigned stories to student reporters and also wrote news stories about campus events and life at Del Mar College. Today, he’s a digital producer with the statewide public radio daily news magazine, Texas Standard, which airs locally on KEDT 90.3 FM at 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Alonzo is returning to one of his alma maters to give a free guest lecture, “Searching for the History of the Texas Farm Workers Union,” which is hosted by Del Mar College’s Social Sciences Department beginning at 6 p.m. Monday, March 17, in Room 100 in the Venters Building on Heritage Campus. His enlightening lecture is based on the series he wrote years after an inspiring interview that was conducted during his time as a student journalist. On the Texas Standard website, Alonzo writes, “This series has been a dream project I’ve had in mind ever since I interviewed someone who first told me about the Texas Farm Workers Union years ago […] It’s a story of epic strikes and marches, but also one that occasionally brushes up against controversy.” The series on the Texas Standard site can be found at www.texasstandard.org/texas-farm-workers-union-tfwu-history/. Alonzo joined Texas Standard in September 2022 after working several years in design and copy editing for the USA Today Network’s Design Center, the GateHouse Media Center for News and Design, Journal Media Group and the E.W. Scripps Company. Alonzo initially pursued a history degree at Del Mar College before switching to journalism. “Upon switching to Journalism, I got involved with the campus paper, the Foghorn, where I eventually became a Digital Editor and later a Managing Editor for the paper. During my time on the Foghorn staff, I was able to interview such notable figures as author Gary Soto, talk show host Tavis Smiley, and iconic labor organizer Dolores Huerta,” he says. “I was also able to attend the College Media Advisors conference in New York and Chicago during this time.” He also competed and won several awards in Texas Intercollegiate Press Association (TIPA) annual conferences, including: 1st Place, Newspaper Division 2, General Column 2015 1st Place, Literary Magazine Feature Story 2014 1st Place, TV Advertising (on-site live contest) 2014 3rd Place, General Column 2014 After attending Del Mar College, the Corpus Christi native graduated in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in media arts and a minor in digital journalism from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC). Alonzo made the Dean’s List every semester he was a student at TAMU-CC and was the recipient of two School of Arts, Media, and Communication awards: Outstanding Journalism Student and Outstanding Media Studies Scholar. He was also inducted into the Lambda Pi Eta Communication Honor Society. Alonzo became a staff member of the Island Waves, a student-produced newspaper at TAMU-CC, in fall 2018, and won first place in editorial writing at the 2019 TIPA conference. Alonzo says he’s looking forward to visiting with faculty and staff at the College, which is where he began his educational journey in 2009. “I was really humbled and excited to be asked to come down for this lecture. The story I'll be talking about actually very much starts at Del Mar for me, so to be able to share it at my old stomping grounds is kind of a full-circle moment,” he says. Alonzo’s lecture is open to the public. Details: Monday, March 17, 6 p.m., Guest Lecture by Raul Alonzo, DMC Alumnus and Digital Producer with The Standard. Location: Room 100, Venters Building, Heritage Campus, 101 Baldwin Blvd. (78404), get online directions and campus map. Cost: Free. Questions? Contact Associate Professor of History Dr. Dawson Barrett at dbarrett2@delmar.edu or the DMC Social Sciences Department at 361-698-1228.
Foghorn News
- Texas farm workers history explored in presentation at Heritage campusTexas Standard digital media producer and Del Mar alumnus Raul Alonzo gave a deep dive into the history of the Texas Farm Workers Union that captivated attendees at the Heritage campus. The event, “Searching for the History of the Texas Farm Workers Union,” sparked an insightful discussion on the role of farm workers in shaping Texas and American society, as well as the labor movement led by figures like Cesar Chavez and the United Farm Workers. Growing up in a family of migrant farm workers, Alonzo held a deep-seated passion for uncovering the often-overlooked history of the union. His research…
- Activism on display at local Women’s MarchMore than 250 participants gathered in Corpus Christi’s Cole Park for the Woman’s March for Equality to express their solidarity and support local activism. The event took place on International Woman’s Day, March 8, and was organized by local advocate Ellison Powers Rhea. Organizers counted 270 participants, including District 2 City Council Member Sylvia Campos. Campos emphasized the importance of standing in solidarity with younger generations in the fight against equality by showing up and speaking out. “You’re not alone, and you’re not crazy. There’s other’s that think just like we do,” said Campos on defending women’s right to…