By Maya Malan-Gonzalez

Composition and Arrangements by

Emiliano Valdez & Daniel Valdez

“From the opening number to the well known finish this is a highly spirited Latino depiction of the Dickens’ classic with hip-hop, rap, traditional Spanish carols as well as English carols all blended together in a rather superb musical package.”

~ Mark Horning

 

Anita Chapa has lost her job on Christmas Eve and with her family about to lose their house she must seek out help from her estranged Tia Dolores. Dolores Avara, with the help of some opinionated carolers must learn to forgive her sister, set her pride aside and remember the importance of family and traditions. This tale touches on class, the displacement of low income families and good old fashioned Christmas tamales.

 

A Xmas Cuento Remix

Received a National New Play Network Rolling World Premier with Milagro, 16th Street, & The Cleveland Public Theatre in 2019.

The above work sample is from the 2019 Milagro production

Directed by Alexandra Meda

Choreography by Gina Cornejo, Music Direction by Steph Landtiser, Costume Design by Sydney Dufka, Scenic Design by Jose Gonzalez, Lighting Design by Jon Farley, & Sound Design by Lawrence Siulagi

Cast: Veronika Nuñez, Tricia Castañeda Guevara, Gina Cornejo, Emily Hogan, Shaleesa Moreno, Matthew Sepeda, Gustavo Ramirez, & Andres Alcala

 
 
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