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La Maleta de Maebelle at Dougherty Arts Center

Dates: 4/26/2025 - 5/4/2025

Theatre:

Dougherty Arts Center

Glass Half Full Theatre

1110 Barton Springs Rd.
Austin,TX 78704

Phone: 512-761-8266

Tickets: Adults: $15.00 - $25.00; Youth: $10 - $20


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A bilingual adaptation of a celebrated & beloved Reading Rainbow picture book.

Maebelle lives in her treehouse and is an incredible hat maker. She’s been working hard ahead of the town’s annual hat contest when she befriends Binkle, a bird with a migration dilemma. He’s trying to carry too much on his flight south for the winter! As Maebelle generously offers her cherished suitcase from her own migration from Colombia, they delve into profound reflections on the significance of our possessions and memories. Through laughter and tears, Maebelle and Binkle help each other discover the beauty of remembrance and the liberating power of letting go.

Don’t miss this enchanting tale celebrating friendship, cultural heritage, and the universal lessons found within the stories of our lives. Featuring a two-person cast, various styles of puppetry, environmental themes, & original Colombian music by Kiko Villamizar.

Recommended for ages 5 and up.

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Una adaptación bilingüe de un celebrado y querido libro ilustrado de Reading Rainbow por Tricia Tusa.
Maebelle vive en su casa del árbol y es una increíble creadora de sombreros. Está trabajando arduamente para el concurso anual de sombreros de su pueblo cuando se hace amiga de Binkle, un pájaro con un problema de migración. ¡Está tratando de llevar demasiado en su vuelo al sur para el invierno! Maebelle, generosamente, le ofrece su preciada maleta de cuando ella migró desde Colombia. Juntos, reflexionan sobre el significado de nuestras posesiones y recuerdos. A través de risas y lágrimas, Maebelle y Binkle se ayudan mutuamente a descubrir la belleza del recuerdo y el poder de dejar ir.

No te pierdas esta encantadora historia que celebra la amistad, la herencia cultural y las lecciones universales que se encuentran en las historias de nuestras vidas. Con un elenco de dos personas, varios estilos de títeres, temas ambientales y música colombiana original de Kiko Villamizar.

Recomendado para audiencias de 5 años para arriba.



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