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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.

Characters

5
2 Men, 3 Women

ALE [W] 102 lines: An ambitious and driven high school girl who dreams of making it as an actor. Younger sister to MIGUEL. Age 17.
CARLY [W] 43 lines: ALE’s best friend, who shares and supports ALE’s dream. Fairly wealthy, and white. Same grade and age as ALE.
MIGUEL [M] 70 lines: 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.
MAMI [W] 46 lines: 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.
PAPÁ [M] 2 lines: 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
Audience: Pre-teen Teen
Features: Character study Different Languages Duets Multicultural cast

Set: Interior set Simple set
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.

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