Words Afire! theater fest kicks off tonight at UNM’s Theatre X

Max Woltman

Perla Ponce Nuñez, Nicole Gramlich and Marcos Kelly in Law Chavez’ Oedipally inspired Señora de la Pinta

Now in its 12th year, UNM’s Words Afire! presents a chance to see finished and in-progress works by burgeoning playwrights. Opening up the fest tonight at 7:30 is Law Chavez’ Señora de la Pinta, a modern-day Oedipus tale involving feuding New Mexican ex-cons. Click the above link for more info.