Esperanza Rising at Children's Theatre of Charlotte
Dates: 2/28/2026 - 3/15/2026
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300 E 7th St
Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone: 704-973-2800
Tickets: $17 - 28
Smart and stubborn teenager Esperanza Ortega lives the life of a rich girl in 1920s Mexico wearing pretty clothes and attending private school. The day before her birthday tragedy strikes, setting a chain of events into motion that forever change her life. She and her family flee Mexico for the United States only to face new struggles as they start again during the Great Depression. This powerful story illuminates loss and shines a light on hard work and hope. One-Act, approx. 60 min.
Adapted by Alvaro Saar Rios with Original Music and Song by Dinorah Márquez | Based on the book ESPERANZA RISING | by Pam Muñoz Ryan, © 2001. All Rights Reserved. | By special arrangement with Gurman Agency LLC | Winner of the Pura Belpré Award
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