Huge thanks to everyone who supported Pancho Villa From a Safe Distance on Kickstarter! We received the backing of 307 individuals and organizations from around the world, raising $54,440 to help realize this remarkable project. For more information on Pancho Villa From a Safe Distance, visit panchovillaopera.com. The opera will premiere at The Crowley Theater in Marfa on November 11 and 12, 2016. Tickets for the Saturday performance are sold out, but there are still seats for the VIP Friday show. Click here to reserve yours today!

Pancho Villa From a Safe Distance is made possible by these generous backers of our Kickstarter campaign:

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