Octavio Solis Livres

Set in the 1980s, the narrative follows the Santos Family Law Practice in El Paso, exploring themes of crime, family loyalty, and identity. Loosely inspired by the notorious Chagra brothers and the murder of Judge John Wood, the story delves into the darker side of the law office, intertwined with drugs, gambling, and trafficking. The younger brother grapples with his cultural heritage as he witnesses his siblings striving for an "American" lifestyle, leading to a dramatic trial that tests their familial bonds and moral choices.

Focusing on US-Mexico border relations, this collection features three compelling plays by Octavio Solis, a prominent US Latino playwright. The volume includes a preface by Douglas Langworthy, enhancing its significance for readers interested in US Latino and Chicano theatre, as well as its broader impact on American theatre.

Seminal moments, rites of passage, crystalline vignettes-a memoir about growing up on the U.S./Mexico border.

Drama / 4m, 3f Set in the 1970s on the Texas border separating the United States and Mexico, Lydia is an intense, lyrical, and magical new play. The Flores family welcomes Lydia, an undocumented maid, into their El Paso home to care for their daughter Ceci, who was tragically disabled in a car accident on the eve of her quinceañera, her fifteenth birthday. Lydia's immediate and seemingly miraculous bond with the girl sets the entire family on a mysterious and shocking journey of discovery. Lyd

Exploring the interplay between illusion and reality, this dramatic comedy is set in the culturally rich borderlands of Mexico and Texas. It tackles pressing issues like NAFTA, narcotics, and illegal immigration while delving into the complexities of family, cultural, and sexual identities. The play blends surrealism with tragicomedy, drawing inspiration from Spanish drama, and promises a thought-provoking experience as it vibrates with the tensions of an ever-changing world.

A gripping tale of betrayal and unexpected romance unfolds as Al takes the fall for a robbery, leaving his ex-beauty queen wife Sylvie with his father, Jefe. During Al's imprisonment, Jefe and Sylvie develop a deep bond, prompting Al's vengeful return with his accomplice Duane. Their quest to find the lovers leads them to encounter China, a mysterious changeling armed with an ammonia-filled water gun, who claims to know Sylvie's whereabouts. This darkly comedic narrative explores themes of love, loyalty, and revenge.

Set against the backdrop of El Paso, this gripping drama explores the themes of self-knowledge and the nature of evil through the intense interactions between Lee, a journalist, and Mateo, a recently released convicted murderer. As Lee interviews Mateo, he becomes increasingly absorbed in the complexities of Mateo's past, leading him to confront his own experiences and moral dilemmas. The play, which features a cast of two male and five female characters, delves into the darker aspects of humanity and the struggle for understanding in a seemingly godless world.