Chavez Ravine In 9 Innings, An L.A. Ghost Story

Teleplay Written by Richard Montoya from a Culture Clash Play
Mark Taper Forum
October 8, 2021-December 6, 2021

Originally commissioned by Center Theatre Group and premiered at the Mark Taper Forum in 2003, Chavez Ravine by Culture Clash explored the transformation of a growing city and a small, tightly knit neighborhood and cherished barrio initially slated to be an affordable housing project. However, after years of city-wide scandals, the land lay dormant and eventually became the site of Dodger Stadium. For Chavez Ravine: In 9 Innings, selected scenes and allegories of an L.A. ghost story are curated into nine episodes filmed at the Kirk Douglas Theatre and in the empty streets of The City of Angels during the pandemic, incorporating music and featuring archival films, period photos, interviews, and new performances by Culture Clash members Richard Montoya, Ric Salinas and Herbert Siguenza. This digital and cinematic adaptation Chavez Ravine: In 9 Innings is written and performed by Culture Clash and co-curated by Culture Clash and creative collaborator Lisa Peterson.

The cast also includes Gabriela Maldonado and Sabina Zúñiga Varela, along with musicians Vaneza Calderon, Randy Rodarte and Scott Rodarte. The film features new compositions by Sundance composer Gingger Shankar, the classic and seminal voice of Daniel Valdez, as well as recording artists Nancy Sanchez, Gilbert C. Castellanos, and Omar Sosa. Chavez Ravine: In 9 Innings was adapted for the screen by Richard Montoya and edited by Pablo Prietto.