Historical characters

Six separate shows feature first person dramatic presentations of six historical  characters. Each of their lives as well as discussions of their character's historical importance are presented. The performances also feature historically accurate costumes for the era, as well as accompanying historical props.

El Vaquero

America’s First Cowboy: the Origins of Cowboy, Ranch, and Rodeo culture in the United States.

casimiro barela

Legendary Colorado Legislative Leader: The Father of the Colorado Senate, The Perpetual Senator. 

Mariano Medina

Pioneer Mountain Man, Adventurous Trapper, Successful Businessman. The equal of Kit Carson. 

Hernán Cortés

Conquistador, Explorer of New Worlds, the conqueror of the mighty Aztec empire.

Tezcatlipoca

Lord God Supreme of the Aztec Rulers, Smoking Mirror, The Ruler of Light and Darkness, The Ruler of Fate.

Manuel Lisa

Northwest Explorer, Trapper, and Businessman – the equal of Lewis and Clark.

WatCH ANGEL PERFORMING ONE OF HIS HISTORICAL SHOWS

Frisco Historic Park Lecture

Stories of the Mountain Man Trapper 

(Summit County Television)

The Mountain Man is cloaked in myth and mystery. Living the rugged life of the free trapper he roamed the wild Rocky Mountains in search of a highly desired pelt – the beaver. His tales of isolation, danger and adventure, set amidst the stark beauty of the Rocky Mountains, tell the story of an epic life that disappeared too quickly never to come again. His is life is central to the mythos of the American frontier. Come and listen to his story.