(L_R) Diana Yanez, Maria Russell, Sandra Valls
Theatre Asylum in Los Angeles – Opens Dec. 5th Dec. 5 – 21st – Fridays & Saturdays/8PM, Sundays/5PM
By Elia Esparza
HOLLYWOOD, CA – Back by popular demand, “The Latina Christmas Special” featuring comedienne/actors Sandra Valls, Maria Russell, and Diana Yanez, return after their sold-out 2013 success! A presentation by Combined Art Form and Atomictuna Productions, the funny women take on a bigger stage as part of the Theatre Asylum 2014 Holiday Festival, which celebrates a diverse collection of comedic holiday tales. The ladies will share their hilariously vibrant and original holiday stories of what Latin home life can be during the holidays.
“This show is truly a beautiful work of ‘heart’,” said Valls. “Our honest and unique personal road trips down Christmas memory lanes will make you laugh, cry, and laugh all over again. It won’t be a ‘Silent Night’!”
Only nine shows: December 5 to 7th; December 12 to 14th; December 19 to 21st, show times on Fridays and Saturdays is at 8PM and on Sundays at 5PM. The show is appropriate for children over the age of 13+, some adult language used.
On Opening Night (Dec. 5th), guests will get to meet the cast, enjoy homemade tamales and light cocktails. If you miss the Opening Night festivities, then for sure catch it on Closing Night (Dec. 21st) because that will also be another holiday fiesta to remember!
There is no doubt that once you see this show for the first time, you will come back because it’s so relatable and funny.
“Our souls expand whenever we do this show,” proclaimed Yanez, “because we know we are touching people and in ourselves bringing a bit of Christmas magic back into our lives.”
Diana Yanez
“The Latina Christmas Special” is written and performed by Valls, Yanez and Russell. “Each story is uniquely hilarious and yet so universal because we all know what it’s like to share the holidays with family—especially if your familia happens to be Latino!” added Yanez.
One special guest, Elena Campbell Martinez captured the magic of “The Latina Christmas Special” best. “I love all the Christmas specials we grew up watching—Rudolph, It’s a Wonderful Life—and I still watch them and cry every year. But it’s so heartwarming to have a show that’s truly ours… about our own special of familia and Christmas!”
Don’ miss this uproarious Christmas show.
Theatre Asylum, 6320 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90038 For box-office info: (323) 962-1632
Ticket price is $20.00 online and $25.00 at the door.
Follow the “The Latinas Christmas Special” ladies on Social Media:
Twitter: @LatinaChristmas @dianayanezshow @mariarussell @sandravalls @mellyhawk @elenacampbell
For more information, contact: Alanna Starr Email: Alannastarr@gmail.com (951) 333-0870
About Sandra Valls: She’s a woman who ignites the stage with a powerful and electric performance in 2 Showtime hit comedy specials “The Latin Divas of Comedy.” Valls was voted one of Curve Magazine’s Top 10 funniest lesbian comics, as well as Go Magazine’s Top 100 Women We Love. She hosted the La Femme Film Awards, Power UP’s 10 Amazing Gay Women and Men gala, and GLAAD Awards, to name a few. www.welovesandra.com
About Maria Russell: Currently on her 3rd season on TBS’ hit show Deal With It alongside Howie Mandel. You may know her for her memorable characters on the hit shows: Southland, Trophy Wife, Suburgatory, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and CSI. Not only has she been dubbed as the “Queen of Hidden Camera,” she is also a professional sassy Latin dancer and instructor. This woman does it all. www.mariaannrussell.com
About Diana Yanez: A consummate storyteller and comedic performer, Yanez has appeared Off-Broadway in Margaret Cho’s “Sensuous Woman” as well as with Cyndi Lauper, Debbie Harry, and Rosie O’Donnell (among others) on the “True Colors Tour.” Her one-woman show, “Viva La Evolución!” won the Overall Excellence Award at the NY Int’l Fringe Festival and it has been nationally touring since 2011. www.dianayanez.com
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