Irma Rangel : The First coming soon

Play about trailblazing alumnus

Irma Rangel was a trailblazer in Texas politics, becoming the first Mexican-American woman to serve in the Texas House of Representatives.

Born in Kingsville, Texas in 1931, Rangel overcame many obstacles to earn a Bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University and a law degree from the University of Texas at Austin.

cy, but with his play Irma Rangel: The First, Dr. Patrick Faherty brought the story to life in a new and exciting way.

Dr. Faherty’s production is meant to showcase Rangel’s legacy and teach the audience about the famous representative.

“I want people to know Irma Rangel is an incredible woman,” Faherty said. “There’s a reason this building is named after her.”

Aaron Carbajal, one of the cast members, said the play is very different from a typical production.

“On stage we have and giving a lecture.” Carbajal said. “I didn’t really know anything about Irma until I joined the cast for this show, everything we learned was new to me.”

The production was partially inspired by an article Dr. Manuel Flores had written about Irma Rangel.

“She fought tirelessly for higher education and professional schools, and her advocacy efforts helped establish a school of pharmacy in Kingsville, a medical school in the Rio Grande Valley, and dental schools in San Antonio and Lubbock,” ration for the production, Dr. Flores expressed his gratitude for being able to contribute to the pro duction. my article serve as inspi ration for Dr. Faherty’s play. The story of Irma Rangel is an important one, and I am glad that it is being shared with a wider audience,” Flores said. will have two showings. The showings will be at 7:30 p.m. May 2 and 3 at The Little Theater. open to the public. For more information every one is encouraged to con tact Patsy Rios at tamuk.edu.