Pharr Community Theater presents ‘A Wrinkle in Time’

The Pharr Community Theater presents the one-act play “A Wrinkle in Time,” adapted by Morgan Gould from the novel by Madeline L’Engle.

Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, April 10 to 12, and 3 p.m. Sunday, April 13, at the 55-seat Pharr Community Theater, at 213 W. Newcombe Ave. in Pharr; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, at the Pharr One Center, 1121 E. Nolana Loop in Pharr; and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 17, at the DRC Center, at 850 W. Dicker Road in Pharr.

The show is in English and equivalent to a G movie rating.

The play is directed by Dalia Bouchée, in her fourth collaboration with PCT.

“Morgan Goulds adaptation of A Wrinkle in Time is a fresh and dynamic take on Madeleine L’Engle’s classic,” said Bouchée. “It honors the heart of the original story while infusing it with humor, energy, and a modern sensibility that makes it feel incredibly alive so expect the unexpected! We’ve taken a bold, theatrical approach, using innovative staging and movement to bring the tesseract and otherworldly dimensions to life, I hope people walk away feeling inspired, like they’ve truly gone on a journey with Meg, Charles Wallace, and Calvin. This show is full of heart, adventure, and a little bit of magic — exactly what we all need right now. So come join us on this journey through time and space. It’s going to be something truly special.”

“A Wrinkle in Time,” featuring 12 local actors ranging in ages 12 to 35, tells the story of Meg Murry, played by 17-year-old Coral Lopez from Edinburg.

“Meg is a bright but troubled young girl,” said Lopez. “She embarks on a daring quest to rescue her scientist father, played by Gerrad Gracia, who while on an important secret mission, against evil forces, has been lost in the mysterious ‘tesseract’ dimension.”

Facing a few obstacles, including a spell that has been placed on her father by the sinister Red Eyed Man, played by Nabil Leal, young Lopez has a big role to fill.

“I credit Dalia Bouchée our director and my drama teachers from Edinburg High School and my self-teaching in learning to play roles in drama and musicals,” Lopez said. “For this play, I carefully researched the story and my character in order to prepare myself for the part.”

Traveling with Meg into the “tesseract’ is her younger brother, the bright Charles Wallace and their teenage friend Calvin, played by 11-year-old Joaquin D. Tamez of Edinburg and 16-year-old Germán Guzmán from Pharr.

“There is more to acting than just saying your lines,” Tamez said. “You have to know what the character is truly feeling and how he would express his words, It’s a great play, with lots of fun, that everyone should come see, with me, and 11 other fabulous talents, I think the audience will really enjoy it.”

Angel Casas. German Guzman, Gisele Pinheiro, Joaquin D. Tamez and Coral Lopez are performers in Pharr Community Theater’s “A Wrinkle in Time.” (Courtesy photo)

The play’s ensemble includes three mystical beings: Mrs. Whatsit, played by Kory Bazarte; Mrs. Who, played by Jacqueline Villarreal; and Mrs. Which, played by Jaclyn Flores-Barreiro. These celestial figures, embodiments of love, knowledge, and wisdom, equip the children with the tools to combat the forces of darkness that threaten the universe, embodied by the menacing Red Eyed Man.

Advance tickets are only $8 per person (plus a small surcharge) at www.pharrcommunitytheater.com. Tickets will also be sold at the door for $12, upon availability. For information, call or text (956) 532-3383 or (956) 655-9308.

*A Winkle in Time is produced by special arrangement with Crosswicks LTD & Stage Partners, licensed to PCT.

PCT recently entered its 17th year of non-stop community theater productions in Pharr. Long time theater professional, PCT co-founder and artistic director Pedro Garcia said he takes pride in continuously providing open auditions for local talent, directors and crew.

“I started participating in community theater in 1987 while living in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and working during the day as a Radio Broadcaster,” Garcia said. “In the 10 years I was there I worked on nearly 60 plays, back-to-back. I was always getting cast and learning each time. I tell anyone who wants to act, especially professionally, to get cast as often as possible and learn how to play characters each time.”

Since then, Garcia has had roles in TV and film, including ‘Breaking Bad,” “Fast & Furious 5,” “Halt & Catch Fire,” “Tejano” and “Queen of the South.” He’s been a member of the Screen Actor Guild since 1994 and is currently represented by Pastorini Bosby Talent Agency in Houston.

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