SAN ANTONIO, TX (August 25) – The Tobin Center for the Performing Arts is delighted to present Borderland Rogues: The Story of Los San Patricios Battalion, a unique theatrical concert event that shares a historical narrative through live music, dance, and storytelling for two performances on Friday and Saturday, September 9-10, 2022 at 8pm in the Carlos Alvarez Studio Theater.

Tickets to Borderland Rogues: The Story of Los San Patricios Battalion are on sale now and can be purchased online at tobincenter.org, via phone (210) 223-8624 or in-person at the Tobin Center Box Office (100 Auditorium Circle, 78205).  Box Office hours are Monday-Friday 10a-6p and Saturday, 10a-2p.

Mike Ryan, Writer and Music Director

Nicolas Valdez, Director

About Borderland Rogues: The Story of Los San Patricios Battalion:
The story of the San Patricio Battalion begins in the mid-1800’s, bringing together Irish immigrants to the US and Mexican and American soldiers preparing to go to war with one another. The Irishmen, first seduced by the US Army’s promises of wealth and citizenship, were quickly disillusioned and left the US to join their fellow Catholics as part of the Mexican Army. In Mexico, the Irishmen found security in land ownership and comfort in the familiar celebration of Catholic Saints Days and lively, rhythmic music. The Irish soldiers formed the San Patricio Battalion, fighting a gross and unjust war under the flag of Saint Patrick.

Through an original score that includes indigenous Native American, Mexican, and Irish folksongs and folk dancers representing both Mexican and Irish dance traditions, the audience will witness the allegory of similar experiences, hardships, and prejudices that can still be felt today amongst the descendants of Irish and Mexican immigrants in the US.

September 12, Ireland and Mexico commemorate the mass hangings of the battalion that started on the 11th, 12th, and continued through the 13th.