Another EXCLUSIVE Interview with Screenwriter of "Macho Libre"!

This is part II of our special Q&A series with the screenwriters of the three skits that will be PREMIERING this weekend at Teatro LHDC's Spring Performance. This time around we have a great chat with Carolina Alfaro, the mujer behind "Macho Libre." Read the UNEDITED Q&A below!

Teatro LHDC: Hola, Caro. Fans of Teatro Los Hijos del Campo are familiar with your involvement and the fact that you're its founder. How long have you been writing skits?
Carolina Alfaro: I've been writing off and on for the last 14 years.

T LHDC: What brought you into the crazy, hectic, exciting world of screenwriting and directing?
CA: I suppose the love for teatro members. Each member had a unique way in bringing my characters to life and that inspired me to continue writing more and directing.

T LHDC. Great! Where does your inspiration come from?
CA: Mostly political issues that affect our Chicano community and some of it comes from Teatro Campesino & Teatro Izcalli.

T LHDC: That's true. Chicanas/os are facing a lot of issues, now con lo que esta pasando en Arizona. What genres do you prefer? What genre(s) are the most challenging and/or rewarding to write?
CA: I prefer to write comedy style skits although I always feel that I'm better at the more serious skits that deal with farmworker issues.

TLHDC Tell us a little more about what to expect from "Macho Libre"?
CA: I expect Macho Libre to send a message to mostly parents and teens considering the military...although, it's written for any type of audience, I specifically wanted to target the high school community.

TLHDC: And, finally, what should fans of Teatro LHDC be looking for in the near future from you? Any teasers, hints?
CA: Hmmm a christmas play for sure...which one? You will have to stay tuned! It will be a crowd pleaser for sure!

TLHDC: Thanks Caro!

And don't forget to catch the debut of "Macho Libre" Saturday, 15/May/2010 at 07:00PM and Sunday, 16/May/2010 at 02:00PM at CSU Stanislaus.

Check back here for the final installment of the Q&A series with the writers behind "El Caso "El Caso del Pueblo de Chingatiro Sur contra La Familia Blancornelas de Guillermoprieto y mas," Marilu Isiordia & Luis Enrique Flores!