ALVARO SAAR RIOS
Playwright. Educator. Texican.
(2 M, 5 W, 2 any gender) cast can be expanded
Two young storytellers, with the help of an ensemble of actors, share the tale of Esperanza — a wealthy Mexican girl whose privileged existence is shattered when tragedy strikes, and she and her mother flee to California.
With original recorded music composed by Dinorah Márquez Abadiano.
Adapted from ESPERANZA RISING by Pam Muñoz Ryan.
Commissioned by First Stage, Milwaukee, WI.
Running time: 60-70 minutes
PRODUCTIONS
First Stage, Milwaukee, WI. May 2-18, 2025. World Premiere.
SCRIPT
To read a current draft of the script, click on the image on the right.
