In the Owen
July 13 - August 10, 2008
Esperanza Rising
Presented by Chicago Children's Theatre
Based on the book by Pam Muñoz Ryan
Adapted by Lynne Alvarez
Directed by Henry Godinez
Part of the Latino Theatre Festival
Suggested for everyone age 8 and older
Esperanza Rising is the story of a wealthy Mexican girl whose privileged existence is shattered when tragedy strikes, and she and her mother must flee to California. Forced to work in a migrant labor camp, Esperanza must learn to rise above her difficult circumstances and discover what she's truly made of. Set in the turbulent 1930's, and based on the popular book by Pam Muñoz Ryan, Esperanza Rising is a poetic tale of a young girl's triumph over adversity.
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2 days ago
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You might want to note that it's at Goodman Theatre, to avoid people traveling to CCT's offices in Bucktown.
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