Herberger Theater to Host Play on Controversial 1070 Bill

James Garcia, director of communications and strategic public policy for the Arizona Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the owner of Creative Vistas Media, is bringing his new play, “1070,” to Herberger Theater Center this summer, with performances running from June 23 to July 9.
“1070” is a full-length drama that tells the story of an immigrant family after the passage of the controversial Arizona’s Senate Bill 1070.
“Ultimately, immigration is about the people it affects, and regrettably that’s often when folks start arguing over the topic,” said Garcia. “The play explores the consequences the law had on one family, as well as the wider community, including what happened in political and economic circles. I think most people today agree that SB 1070 put Arizona on the map for all the wrong reasons, and we’re still recovering from the black eye it left on our state’s reputation.”
The performance will star Arizona State University student, Anna Flores, as Dulce Avila.
“I’m so grateful to be a part of this production,” said Flores, “not only because I think it’s a great part and a great play, but because as Dulce Avila, my character, I find myself experiencing on stage many of the same experiences my own family and friends have gone through. The sad thing is that it seems to be happening all over again.”
The final weekend of the performance will take place over the same weekend as the National Council de La Raza (NCLR), and will be performed in the Herberger’s largest venue to accommodate expected larger attendance due to the convention. Garcia expects that the convention will draw over 4,000 people.
NCLR, which was founded in Phoenix, is the nation’s largest advocacy organization.
Info: herbergertheater.org