Zapata: A Folklórico Superhero Musical World Premiere Adventure performances begin from March 27 – April 26, 2026 at The Whisenhunt venue of the Zach Theater in Austin.
Jesse J. Sanchez is the Composer-Lyricist | Librettist | Music Director | Director
About: Xochitl dreams of becoming a folklórico dancer—but her mom wants her focused on fitting in and getting ahead. When her mother is suddenly kidnapped by the villainous Helado and his feline army, Xochitl discovers a family secret: she holds the power of Zapata, and when heritage meets heroism, anything is possible.
This is a 2023 Commission for Zach Theatre and the TYA Superhero BIPOC Project per the www.jessejsanchez.com website. The following information is also provided:
• Book, Music, Lyrics, Orchestrations by Jesse J. Sanchez; Developing Director and Directed by Anna Skidis Vargas
• Developed at Live & In Color, VCCA Fellow, Austin Latinx New Play Festival, Zach Theatre, NAMT Development Grant,
Milagro Theater Latino Artist Grant• March 2026 World Premiere Production (Zach Theatre)For tickets and other information, visit the Zach Theater website:
https://www.zachtheater.org/tickets/pdps/zapata-a-folklorico-superhero-musical/ and if for more information, contact Zach’s box office at 512-476-0541 ext 1.
Source: Zach Theater, Jesse J. Sanchez www.jessejsanchez.com