STAGES Performing Arts Youth Academy presents an evening of communidad, starting at 6pm with a gathering around food and music (with a DJ), and then, at 7pm, a staged reading of the play Esperanza Rising, by Pam Muñoz Ryan and directed by Carlos-Zenen Trujillo.Esperanza Rising tells the powerful story of a privileged Mexican girl who must rebuild her life as a migrant worker in California during the Great Depression. This coming-of-age story highlights themes of resilience, family bonds, and social justice while depicting the harsh realities faced by immigrant families in 1930s America. Through Esperanza’s transformation from a sheltered ranch owner’s daughter to a determined young woman fighting for workers’ rights, this play crafts an inspiring tale of finding strength in community during times of hardship.
There are TWO performances to choose from: March 28 and 29, both opening at 6 with the reading beginning at 7pm.
Tickets are a suggested donation of $10; children are free.This play is appropriate for ages 9 and up.
