Bless Me, Ultima at NHCC

Rudolfo Anaya’s New Mexico cornerstone gets a full stage treatment by the Vortex Theatre, running four days at the NHCC’s Albuquerque Journal Theatre in a special limited seating configuration. That configuration matters: the room will feel closer and more interior than a standard proscenium setup, which suits a story this rooted in family and landscape. Thursday’s preview at $12 across the board is the clearest value in this run, and tickets go only through the NHCC website.