“Fernandomania” Coming to CASA 0101 Theater

CASA 0101 Theater will present “Fernandomania,” a 10-minute play celebrating the life and legacy of the world-renowned Mexican major league baseball pitcher Fernando Valenzuela. “Fernandomania” is part of CASA 0101 Theater’s 25th anniversary season presented by Josefina López, founding artistic director, and Emmanuel Deleage, executive director.

“Fernandomania” is a collection of 12 world premiere 10-minute plays celebrating the phenomenon of how Fernando Valenzuela, a 20-year-old pitcher from Mexico, changed major league baseball and the lives of many Angelenos. The show, in English and Spanish with subtitles, features 16 actors playing 57 roles in 12 short plays, helmed by four directors.

“Fernandomania” will be presented on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and on Sundays at 3 p.m. for a four-week run, Aug. 29 (Chicano Moratorium Day/Gloria Molina Day in Los Angeles) through Sept. 21 in the Gloria Molina Auditorium at CASA 0101 Theater, 2102 E. First St. in Los Angeles.