This December, the Zilker Botanical Garden and Teatro de la Tierra are proud to present; Beto, Beto el Abeto, a play that blends languages, cultures, genres, and biological kingdoms in an inventive, unorthodox approach to Christmas amidst a world that is changing rapidly.
The play is a very playful adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Fir Tree, tinted with memories of Nochebuena – Christmas Eve in Spanish-speaking, Latin American countries–, and just the right amount of science. It runs for around 70 minutes with no intermission, and it is performed in English and in Spanish, alternating languages between performances. Beto is well suited for audiences 11 and up (or younger audiences who are okay sitting down for that uninterrupted amount of time.)
The tickets are valued at around $35 each, so any donation you and your family are able to offer at checkout will allow us to continue offering programming like Beto in the future!
If you have questions about trigger warnings or the content of the play, please get in touch with Teatro de la Tierra via Instagram: @delatierrateatro or via email at: hola@teatrodelatierra.com
Teatro de la Tierra is a theater company fiscally sponsored by the Austin Creative Alliance. This project has been financed in whole or in part by the City of Austin's Elevate Grant Program.
This performance will be in English.
Parking Pass Required:
- All Beto attendees will be able to park in the Botanical Garden Lot.
- Parking passes MUST BE PRINTED AND DISPLAYED on the dashboard.
- NO VEHICLES WILL BE PERMITTED WITHOUT A PASS.
Parking: Due to the Trail of Lights please follow these very specific instructions:
- Plan for a possible 40-45 minute wait to get through traffic.
- Vehicles MUST arrive via the northbound MOPAC access road. All other routes are closed.
- Do not use GPS directions.
- Stay out of the shuttle lane.
- Get in the "Pre-paid Parking Only" lane to be directed to the Garden.
- Keep your ticket ready and pass displayed.
- Attendants will review your pass and tickets, then direct you to parking.
.Notes:
- Guests can arrive early if needed. The gate will open to parking at 6pm, but the Garden grounds will not be open.
- If you do not have access to a printer, parking passes can be picked up at the Garden before 4:15pm on Friday 12/14 and Saturday 12/15.
- Passes will be emailed after ticket purchase.
- The pass does not permit access to the Trail of Lights.
Your ticket purchase directly supports the mission of the Zilker Botanical Garden Conservancy, so please note the garden does not provide refunds; however, admission at a later date due to weather or schedule conflict is encouraged when possible! Contact info@zbgconservancy.org if you need to change the date of your visit more than 24 hours in advance. If your request is received within 24 hours of the program, we cannot guarantee it will be completed.