On the Wings of a Mariposa

On the Wings of a Mariposa

On the Wings of a Mariposa

On the Wings of a Mariposa

Overview

Based on Barbara Joosse’s beloved children book, On the Wings of a Mariposa is a story about one girl’s quest to keep her abuelita’s memory alive set during the beautiful annual monarch butterfly migration. After her abuelita dies, ten-year-old Pilar uses an old shawl that smells like her grandmother to help her remember their adventures together. One whiff reminds her of the two of them making tortillas or visiting a special forest known as el Círculo Magico where her abuelita would converse with wildlife. But as the shawl’s scent fades, so too do Pilar’s memories. Once it’s gone, will she lose her grandmother forever? This play with music is a true celebration of life and bursts at the seams with warm memories and joy.

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Details

  • Genre: Adaptation (Literature), Theatre for Young Audiences
  • Cast Attributes: Role(s) for Latine Actor(s)

Authors

Alvaro Saar Rios

Alvaro Saar Rios is a Texican playwright and educator living in Chicago. His plays have been performed in New York City, Mexico City, Hawaii, Chicago, St. Louis, Milwaukee, and all over Texas. He has received playwriting commissions from various organizations, including Kenne ...
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Dinorah Márquez Abadiano

Dinorah Márquez Abadiano was born in Mexico City, Dinorah emigrated to the U.S. at the age of 10, when she began her musical studies. Although she continued her musical activities throughout college, Ms. Márquez received a degree in American Studies at Northwestern University ...
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