It’s Carmela’s birthday, and her wish has already come true–she’s finally old enough to join her big brother as he does the family errands. On their way to the laundromat, past fields of what Mamí calls “flores de cempazuchitl,” Carmela finds a lone dandelion growing in the pavement. Before she can even blow its puffy white fluff away, her brother asks, “did you even make a wish?” Should she wish for Mami, who works long hours in a downtown hotel trying to make ends meet? Or Papi, a migrant worker who is currently…absent.
Full of touching and funny fantasies, the book by Matt de la Peña, and now the play, portrays Carmela’s migrant community as a vibrant place of possibility. Join families from all over the city for this moving ode to family, to dreamers, and to finding hope in the most unexpected places.
Note on Lap Seat Tickets
-Lap seat tickets for children 18 months and under are available for $13.00 per show plus fees
-Lap seat tickets must be reserved by calling Guest Services ahead of time at (312) 374-8835, or can be purchased at the box office the day of show.
* This production is suitable for all ages – toddlers, children, and teens, but best suited for the recommendation above. However, you know your kids best! We trust your discretion while attending Chicago Children’s Theatre shows.
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