CARMELA FULL OF WISHES
OCTOBER 14 – 22, 2023
Adapted by Alvaro Saar Rios from the book by Matt de la Peña, Illustrated by Christian Robinson.
Carmela Full of Wishes is a hopeful play based on the acclaimed book of the same title by Newbery Medal and Caldecott Honor-winning author Matt de la Peña and illustrator Christian Robinson. On her birthday, young Carmela wakes up thrilled to finally be old enough to join her big brother on their family errands. As they travel through their neighborhood, Carmela stumbles upon a lone dandelion growing in the pavement. But before she can blow away its white fluff, her brother reminds her to make a wish. With a heart full of hopes and dreams, Carmela wishes for a candy machine, a fancy bed for Mamí like the ones at the hotel where she works, and most importantly, for Papí to come back home soon. Then her dandelion is crushed before she can make her biggest wish. Can her brother help her to believe in the power of wishes once again? Join us on this journey celebrating family, dreamers, and the power of hope found in the most unexpected places.
Make your own paper dandelion and bring it to the theatre to be part of an unforgettable interactive moment during the play! Download your template here!
THE DETAILS
RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 5 +
ESTIMATED RUN TIME: Approximately 60 minutes
SPECIAL PERFORMANCES INCLUDE
American Sign Language Interpreted Performance
Pay What You Wish Performance
Field Trip Performances
Magik on the Road tours
ASL Interpreted Performance
Saturday, October 21 at 2:00 pm
Robert Cardoza, the San Antonio theatre community’s primary sign language interpreter, will be available during this performance for patrons that require ASL as their primary form of communication.
Please note: The ASL interpreter will stand at orchestra level to the right of the stage near the handicap seating area. May change without notice.
Pay What You Wish Performance
Sunday, October 15 at 3:00 pm
Purchases are only available at the door on the day of the performance.
Our way of giving back to the community and providing an opportunity for families to experience live theatre with a donation of any amount.
STUDENT MATINEE PERFORMANCES
Field trips to Magik Theatre will provide your students with unforgettable educational experiences.
Productions are designed to meet specific grade-level curriculum requirements while providing an engaging introduction to the performing arts.
MAGIK ON THE ROAD TOURS
With interactive performances that engage audiences, while inspiring and enriching lives, invite Magik Theatre to bring its unique educational experience with fun and lively performances to children ages 3-12 directly to your school or event today!
LOCATION
Magik Theatre
420 S. Alamo Street
San Antonio, TX 78205
BOX OFFICE HOURS
Monday – Friday
9 am – 5 pm