ON STAGE | SEASON 42
Carmela Full of Wishes
February 2-18, 2024
Sensory-Friendly performance February 11
Adapted by Alvaro Saar Rios
From the book by Matt de la Peña, Illustrated by Christian Robinson.
Published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Reader
It’s Carmela’s birthday, and she’s finally old enough to accompany her big brother on his errands. On their way to the laundromat, past fields of what her Mamí calls “flores de cempazuchitl”, Carmela finds a puffy white dandelion to blow, but her brother asks “Did you even make a wish?” The Newbery award-winning team behind Last Stop on Market Street portrays Carmela’s migrant community as a vibrant place of possibility. Full of touching and funny fantasies, Carmela must decide what her deepest wish is and she must do it before her birthday is over.
Age Recommendation: Entire Family | Estimated running time: 60 Minutes
Want to read the original book?
Check it out here.
Special Opening Night Celebration !
Friday, Feb. 2nd at 7PM
Join us as we kick-off Carmela Full of Wishes! We will have musical performances featuring the Lakeland Youth Symphony, Latin-inspired desserts, plus the opening performance of Carmela Full of Wishes.
Carmela’s Pre-Show Birthday Party!
—Enhance Your Theatre-Going Experience—
Saturday, Feb. 17th at 3PM • $10 Per person (Plus Ticket Price)
Open to 20 Participants • Includes Reserved Seating to the Show at 4PM. It’s Carmela’s 7th Birthday and we’re celebrating with fun crafts, activities, and some surprises!
