Recommended for High Schools
Not Going Anywhere
by Emma Fonseca Halverson
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.
2 M, 3 W
An ambitious and driven high school girl who dreams of making it as an actor. Younger sister to MIGUEL. Age 17.
ALE’s best friend, who shares and supports ALE’s dream. Fairly wealthy, and white. Same grade and age as ALE.
A hardworking guy, immigrated to the United States at a young age. MAMI is his first priority. Constantly working. Older brother to ALE. Age 22.
The mother of ALE and MIGUEL struggling to support her kids without PAPÁ around, who wants her children to have an easier life than she had. In her 40’s.
The father of ALE and MIGUEL, husband to MAMI. Lives in Mexico, In his 40’s.
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
Prop List
Printed monologue + script for Ale., Stack of mail/ letters for Mami and Miguel., Vegetables/pico de gallo ingredients (lime, tomato, onion, cilantro) for Miguel and Mami., Agua de sandía *watermelon water- can be substituted*, Ale and Carly’s backpacks., Homework for Ale., Apron for Miguel’s job, which Ale wears., Cell phones for Mami, Miguel and Ale. (one that Mami should be able to throw.), A book for Mami to read., Acceptance letter for Ale., Carnitas., Yearbooks and pens for Carly and Ale.Multimedia
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Not Going Anywhere
by Emma Fonseca Halverson
About 30 minutes
Times given are approximate and do not include intermissions/scene changes/breaks
5
2 M | 3 W
Simple set
25 pages
We accept orders worldwide using the following payment methods:
Purchase Orders accepted from US and Canadian Schools.
Info for your purchasing department.
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.
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