Always Running: On stage!

Cornerstone Theater Company, in association with CA Youth Theatre, presents a limited engagement of ALWAYS RUNNING, by Luis J. Rodriguez. This one-act stage adaptation is written by José Cruz González and directed by Mark Valdez. The international bestseller, subtitled LA Vida Loca: Gang Days in L.A., comes vividly to life using text directly from the book. It is based on Rodriguez’s explosive memoir depicting the realities of Chicano gang life in East L.A. Cornerstone Ensemble member Jonathan Del Arco portrays Rodriguez’s journey from young gang member to poet and social activist. The show was originally created as part of Cornerstone’s Educational Program whose mission is to promote reading, inspire writing, and introduce theater to young people. Appropriate for ages 13 and up. November 4 - 13, 2005 (only 6 performances.) Friday & Saturday at 8pm, Sunday at 4pm. The Ivar Theatre. 1605 Ivar Avenue Hollywood, CA 90028 (between Hollywood and Sunset, one block West of Vine.) $10 general admission. To buy tickets call (323) 461-7310.