By Benjamin Benne
Directed by Catherine María Rodríguez
This is an online reading as part of our Digital Season.
A mother, a daughter and the thread of an American Dream. Working mom Alma has singlehandedly raised her daughter, Ángel, on tough love, home-cooked comida, and lots of prayers. But on the eve of the all-important SAT, Alma discovers her daughter isn’t at home studying. A schooling and la chancla await Ángel at home—but so does a creeping realization that more’s at stake than just a test score. A sacrifice from Alma’s past weighs heavy on their present; now, Alma fears that her worst nightmare may soon be their reality. Will the American Dream cost them a life together?
Photos by John Moore for Denver Center for the Performing Arts’ 2020 Colorado New Play Summit
Our Staff understands that the African Diaspora extends to many communities including those of Black of Hispanic origin. To our Afro-Latinx brothers and sisters, we know that silence is complicity. So we want to make it clear. We see you. We are with you. Your lives matter.
Events & Community Conversations
Friday, August 14, 4 p.m. – ATC’s Hang & Focus Live with the Playwright and Director
Tuesday, August 18, 5 p.m. – Opening Night Live Stream
Thursday, August 20, 5 p.m. – Town Hall: “Migration, Liberation, and Belonging: A Conversation on Black Immigrant Freedom Struggles”
Friday, August 21, 4 p.m. – ATC’s Hang & Focus Liveannouncing the 2020 National Latinx Playwrighting Award winner
Saturday, August 22, 1 p.m. – Facebook Group Streaming
Saturday, August 22, 3 p.m. – Facebook Talk Back with the Actors
