Alma
Awards and Recognition
- OC PREMIERE
- WINNER ATC National Latine Playwriting Award
- OCTG Recommended
- StageRaw Recommended
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EXTENDED BY POPULAR DEMAND THRU MAY 31!
On the Fyda-Mar Stage…
Alma and her daughter, Angel, made sixteen wishes long ago: good health, love, carne asada every day, perfect SAT scores, and a spot at UC Davis, to name a few. But now that Angel is 17, she’s got a different vision for her future than her immigrant single mom. Featuring the powerfully fresh voice of playwright Benjamin Benne, winner of the National Latinx Playwriting Award, Alma is a poetic, funny, and timely play filled with lots of amor and a touch of symbolism. It begs the question: what does the American Dream mean today—and who does it belong to?
WINNER of 2019 ATC National Latine Playwriting Award
“An entertaining and frantic physicality powers Portillo’s portrayal. […] Echeverria makes for a very believable 17-year-old, equal thirds cagey wise child, self-absorbed rebellious whelp and vulnerable, emotive, teen all at once. The actress smoothly shifts through her own feelings while alternately combatting, placating and, always, loving the domineering woman who is the play’s center of gravity.”Orange County Register
“A spirited Marta Portillo portrays Alma with comedy and flair, while an audacious Heather Lee Echeverria as her daughter Angel volleys back her fair share of adolescent sass and filial love.” StageRaw
“A poignant reflection of the real-life experiences of countless immigrant families […] a grounded and lovely performance.” Orange Curtain Review
“Relatable, grounded, and thought-provoking.” SoCal Thrills
Executive Producers
Steven & Louise Koch
Associate Producer Laurie Smits Staude
Executive Season Producers
Bette & Wylie Aitken
Associate Season Producer The Family of Mary Kay Fyda-Mar
Community Partners
Show artwork designed by KC Wilkerson, kcwdigital.com.
LATINX COMMUNITY NIGHT |
Friday, May 17, 7-11:00 p.m. |
Community Partners: Breath of Fire Latina Theatre Ensemble, Hispanic Education Endowment Fund, and Café Biaani' |
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- Upcoming Performances
- Approximate Running Time:
- 1 hour, 5 minutes with no intermissions
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