Recommended for High Schools
A Mexican family struggles to get by while ICE attempts to tear them apart.
About 30 minutes
Times given are approximate and do not include intermissions/scene changes/breaks
5
2 M | 3 W
Simple set
25 pages
The Mexican family of Ale, Miguel, Mami and Papá are struggling to get by while ICE attempts to tear them apart.
Miguel wants nothing more than to not go anywhere, whereas Ale is desperate to leave and pursue theatre. This works out while Miguel works and helps out at home, and Ale goes to class and rehearsals, but when Miguel isn’t there anymore, Ale must choose between her future and her family.
Subgenres
Character study Shakespeare
Settings
Present day
Dress
Contemporary costumes Simple costumes
Features
Character study Different Languages Duets Multicultural cast SEL
Cautions
Strong language
Themes
Adolescence Family Friendship Love Overcoming odds Parenting/Family Personal responsibility Race Theatre
Cross-Curricular Uses
Art Languages Social studies
Other uses
Class work Competition Monologues Scene work
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Royalty fees apply to all performances whether or not admission is charged. Any performance in front of an audience (e.g. an invited dress rehearsal) is considered a performance for royalty purposes.
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About 30 minutes
Times given are approximate and do not include intermissions/scene changes/breaks
5
2 M | 3 W
Simple set
25 pages
A vignette play is a collection of short scenes on a theme. You'll love working with the variety and flexibility of the scenes. Your actors will love the fast pace and fun characters.
There's more. Every Theatrefolk vignette play holds the unexpected. A showcase monologue. A dramatic moment. A change in form. A left turn.
Ideal for classwork, competitions, and more!
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