January 20 – February 12, 2023
CARMELA FULL OF WISHES
Adapted by Alvaro Saar Rios
From the book by Matt de la Peña, Illustrated by Christian Robinson
Published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers
"Carmela Full of Wishes" was Co-Commissioned by and received its World Premiere Productions at Chicago Children's Theatre, Jacqueline Russell, Artistic Director; and The Rose Theatre of Nebraska, Matt Gutschick, Artistic Director
Carmela Full of Wishes is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by TRW Plays 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 40, New York, NY 10036. www.trwplays.com
Directed by Michelle Lopez-Rios
It’s Carmela’s birthday, and her wish has already come true – she’s finally old enough to join her big brother as he does the family errands! As they travel through the neighborhood, Carmela finds a lone dandelion growing in the pavement. Before she can blow its puffy white fluff away, her brother tells her she has to make a wish. If only she can think of just the right wish to make. Delight in this moving ode to family, to dreamers, and to finding hope in the most unexpected places.
Runtime
70 minutes + brief intermission
Age Recommendation
Suggested for families with young people ages 3+
Location
Marcus Center's Todd Wehr TheaterSponsored by
Supported in part by an award from
January 20 – February 12, 2023
CARMELA FULL OF WISHES
Adapted by Alvaro Saar Rios
From the book by Matt de la Peña, Illustrated by Christian Robinson
Published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers
"Carmela Full of Wishes" was Co-Commissioned by and received its World Premiere Productions at Chicago Children's Theatre, Jacqueline Russell, Artistic Director; and The Rose Theatre of Nebraska, Matt Gutschick, Artistic Director
Carmela Full of Wishes is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized performance materials are supplied by TRW Plays 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 40, New York, NY 10036. www.trwplays.com
Directed by Michelle Lopez-Rios
It’s Carmela’s birthday, and her wish has already come true – she’s finally old enough to join her big brother as he does the family errands! As they travel through the neighborhood, Carmela finds a lone dandelion growing in the pavement. Before she can blow its puffy white fluff away, her brother tells her she has to make a wish. If only she can think of just the right wish to make. Delight in this moving ode to family, to dreamers, and to finding hope in the most unexpected places.
Runtime
70 minutes + brief intermission
Age Recommendation
Suggested for families with young people ages 3+
Location
Marcus Center's Todd Wehr TheaterSponsored by
Supported in part by an award from
Carmela Full of Wishes
Young Performers - Nieves Cast
Carmela, ISABEL SCARDINO
Paleta Lady, STEPHANIE SANTOYO-BUSTOS
Flower Girl, HELEN PALOMA MAROTTA
Big Brother, THOMAS BASTARDO
Anatoli, MARKO VAN SLYKE
Young Performers - Paletas Cast
Carmela, ISABELLA DIXON-RUIZ
Paleta Lady, TIANA DIXON-RUIZ
Flower Girl, MARILYN DE LA O
Big Brother, STEVEN CUEVAS RUIZ
Anatoli, ARIA DOMENA
ADULT PERFORMERS
Mami/Bodega Owner/Old Woman, KAREN ESTRADA*
Papi/Señor Lopez, PARKER MUÑOZ
Understudy for Karen Estrada, ISABELLE HUGHES
Understudy for Parker Muñoz, ADRIAN FELICIANO
PRODUCTION & CREATIVE TEAM
Director, MICHELLE LOPEZ-RIOS
Scenic Designer, REGINA GARCIA, USA
Costume Designer, JAZMIN AURORA MEDINA
Puppet Designer, DANIELLE JORDAN
Sound Designer, CHRISTIE CHILES TWILLIE
Lighting Designer, NOELE STOLLMACK, USA
Stage Manager, MICHELE BEGLEY*
Assistant Stage Manager, CARRIE JOHNS
*Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.