(August 6 to October 1, 1978) He and Roberto Morales directed Luis Valdez's play, "Zoot Suit," in a world premiere at the Mark Taper Forum Theatre in Los Angeles, California with Edward James Olmos, Tony Plana, and Daniel Valdez in the cast. Peter J. Hall was costume and set designer. Gordon Davidson was artistic director.
Roberto Morales and he were awarded the 1978 Drama-Logue Award for Outstanding Achievement in Direction for "Zoot Suit" at the Mark Taper Forum Theatre in Los Angeles, California.