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Three Years of Fear
Adapted from the book Tafolla Toro by Lorenzo Gomez III
Presented by CAST Schools
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Doors Open: 6:30 PM | Show Starts: 7 PM
East Central ISD Patterson Performing Arts Center
7173 FM1628, San Antonio, TX 78263
Students from CAST Schools will take the stage for the performance of Three Years of Fear, a play based on the book Tafolla Toro by Lorenzo Gomez III.
Three Years of Fear is an adaptation of Gomez’s book Tafollo Toro, chronicling his traumatic middle school years in the early 90’s in one of San Antonio’s most crime-riddled neighborhoods. It features stories and letters to the author’s younger self that offer new perspectives and ideas based on the wisdom of hindsight and strategies learned through therapy. The play is meant to advance conversations among students, families, and the community about mental health issues of fear, anxiety, and violence. Following the performance, Gomez will lead a question-and-answer session to share deeper insights into his experience and perspective on addressing fear and anxiety.
The Centers for Applied Science and Technology (CAST) Network is a tax-exempt organization as described in Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Service code. CAST Schools are partnership schools with a focus on STEM careers, project based learning and work-based learning. Key partners include public school districts, higher education institutions, and local employers from target industries.
