Carmela Full of Wishes at Main Street Theater Houston

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CARMELA FULL OF WISHES
Adapted by Alvaro Saar Rios
From the book by Matt de la Peña
Illustrated by Christian Robinson
Through Oct. 21, 2023
Feliz Cumpleaños! It’s Carmela’s birthday, and she’s finally old enough to tag along with her big brother as he runs the family errands. Passing by the bodega and the lavanderia, Carmela picks a dandelion and makes a very important wish… Carmela Full of Wishes illuminates the beauty of working class neighborhoods and the power of community and family. Told through the lens of a heartfelt sibling story, this endearing play explores what hope looks like in a migrant community steeped in Mexican culture.
Recommended for Pre-Kindergarten and older.
The performance is performed in English and Spanish with translation.