Prompted by a mysterious message from beyond the grave, Juan and Joseph set out on a harrowing trip that eventually leads them to the White Shaman mural near Comstock, Texas. In those dark, cliff-recesses overhanging the converging Pecos and Rio Grande rivers, the cousins cross over into the mystical world of their ancestors. The ancient spirits convey the urgent message – “return our bodies to Mother Earth.” Follow this inspirational journey across Texas that leads two teenagers into a colliding confrontation against a powerful institution that is determined to maintain their collection and never allow reburial. The playwrights of “Yana Wana’s Legend of the Bluebonnet” bring you another heart-warming Indigenous story you’ll remember forever.
NOV 7, 8, 9 @ 7:PM | NOV 10 @ 3:PM
Price Center | 222 W. San Antonio Street, San Marcos, TX
🌀🌟 Join us in preserving and celebrating Hispanic-Indigenous heritage with “Papakō: The Journey”! 🎭 🌀
Our theatre production aims to reconnect Hispanic-Indigenous youth and families with their rich American Indian cultural roots, often overlooked in Texas. Through the captivating story of cousins Juan and Joseph, audiences embark on a transformative journey, guided by ancestral wisdom and the spirit of their homeland.
🌿✨We need your help to bring this production to life. 🌿✨
“Papakō: The Journey” is a theatre production for Hispanic-Indigenous youth and their families to help them learn about and treasure their American Indian cultural heritage and history, which has virtually been erased in Texas. In this story, two young cousins, Juan and Joseph are prompted by a mysterious message from beyond the grave to set out on a harrowing trip that eventually leads them to the White Shaman rock art painting near Comstock, Texas. At this ancient pictograph, nestled in a dark cliff recess overhanging the converging Pecos and Rio Grande rivers, the cousins cross over into the mystical world of their ancestors and a startling message is revealed – “Return our bodies to Mother Earth.” This is a compelling, intergenerational, Indigenous story that inspires audiences from all walks of life.
This play production will expose a historically underserved population and the public to a unique story written and produced by Indigenous people. As the two boys travel across Texas they learn about the Coahuiltecan creation story, the cycle of life belief systems and traditions of their people, two drumming songs in the language of their ancestors, and the knowledge that they belong to a people with a 14,000-year history in their Texas homeland. This play will contribute to the promotion and appreciation of Indigenous art, music, and storytelling, which will reinforce the importance and relevance of their place in this society.
We’re striving to raise $2,000 to make this vision a reality. Whether it’s through a one-time donation or joining our support team and becoming a monthly recurring donor, every contribution counts. Together, let’s ensure that “Papakō” continues to inspire and educate generations to come.
