American Voices On a Mexican Stage | Two One-Act Plays at San Migue de Allende
Two sharply drawn one-act plays by Roger M. Williams bring English-language theater, travel misadventures and U.S. history to the intimate stage of Teatro Santa Ana inside San Miguel de Allende’s historic Biblioteca Pública. In “Gone!” an American tourist lost in a Spanish city becomes the engine for a tense yet humorous exploration of disorientation and self-discovery, while “Me? A Traitor? Robert E. Lee Confronts His Critics” invites audiences to reckon with the contested legacy of the U.S. Civil War general through direct, character-driven confrontation.
Staged by director Marjorie Burren with a first-rate local cast, the evening exemplifies San Miguel’s role as one of Mexico’s most dynamic cultural crossroads, where residents, expats and visitors connect through quality performing arts in a Mexican setting. Presented at one of the city’s most emblematic nonprofit cultural centers, tickets are structured as a donation, meaning each seat not only offers a night of thoughtful, entertaining theater but also supports La Biblioteca’s broader mission to expand access to arts, education and community programs in San Miguel de Allende.
Tickets available at the Theater Box Office.
Organizer
The Biblioteca Pública de San Miguel de Allende, A.C. is a nonprofit cultural center and authorized charitable organization. Guided by principles of social justice, the promotion of the common good, and multiculturalism, its mission is to provide educational and cultural activities that foster harmonious integration within the community. The vision of the Biblioteca is to be a multidisciplinary and inclusive center that meets the community’s demand for training, information, and recreation, facilitating prosperity, peace, and free access to knowledge for all residents of San Miguel de Allende.
Venue
Teatro Ángela Peralta, located at Mesones 82 in the heart of San Miguel de Allende’s historic center, is one of Mexico’s most cherished cultural landmarks. Built between 1871 and 1873 and named after the famed Mexican soprano who performed at its inauguration, the theater has served as a venue for zarzuelas, plays, concerts, film screenings, and festivals for over a century. With its elegant Italian-style architecture and ongoing restorations, the theater continues to offer an exceptional stage for music, dance, and performing arts, playing a vital role in the city’s rich artistic tradition and vibrant community life.
