Los pastores
history and performance in the Mexican shepherds' play of South Texas
by Richard R. Flores
Every year beginning in September, mexicano residents from South Texas barrios gather regularly to plan, practice, and finally perform Los Pastores, a nativity play that originated in medieval Spain, was brought to the New World by early missionaries, and continues to flourish as a statement of religious devotion and cultural identity. In Los Pastores, Richard Flores recounts the production of the play by one San Antonio troupe.
As ethnographer, he explores the play's significance to both performers and audience; as cast member, he brings to life the vitality and ritual practice of this mystery play from the Old World.
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Christmas plays, Mexican, Social life and customs, History and criticism, Mexican Christmas plays, Mexican Americans, Pageants, Pastores (Play : Granado-Tranchese version), Mexicanen, Volkstheater, Weihnachtsspiel, Manners and customs, Volkscultuur, Christmas plays, Texas, social life and customs, Folk dramaPlaces
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Los pastores: history and performance in the Mexican shepherds' play of South Texas
1995, Smithsonian Institution Press
in English
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 187-195) and index.
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