PachuquÃsmo portrays the female experiences of the 1940’s Zoot Suit Riot era through tap dance, Mexican zapateado, live Jazz music, traditional Son Jarocho (from Veracruz, Mexico) and archival video. With a 9-person, all-female cast donning full zoot suits, the performance challenges gender roles and pulls the narrative of the Zoot Suit Riots out of the male-centered context. A multi-disciplinary show and recipient of the Izzie’s Outstanding Production Award, PachuquÃsmo explores history, culture, and rhythm through the lens of the Mexican American pachucas that American society tried to overlook.
