Alebrijes are brightly colored sculptures of fantastical creatures rooted in Mexican mythology. Pedro Linares first sculpted his alebrijes from papier-mâché back in the mid-1930s, re-creating what he saw during an illness-induced hallucination (the word “alebrije” also came to him in this state), though artists across Mexico now use copalwood more commonly to make them. They aren’t historically tied to Día de Muertos, but alebrijes have become culturally bound to the holiday over the past 90 years.

Milagro Theatre pays homage to Linares’ impact on Día de Muertos and Mexican culture with its play ¡Alebrijes! , which runs through Nov. 9. The play is part of Milagro’s 30th annual Día de Muertos seasonal celebration, which this year includes the Latinx theater company’s annual gala and a mo

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