Esperanza

ABOUT THE SHOW: Esperanza began as an idea in 2016, during a time when the United States was increasing efforts to deport undocumented immigrants. In the middle of those policies, families were being torn apart in heartbreaking ways. Children were separated from their parents, sometimes from the arms of their mothers. Playwright Rupert Reyes reflects “I couldn’t stop thinking about those women. I kept on wondering what it must feel like to leave everything behind in search of a better life, only to face the unimaginable pain of losing your child. Those questions stayed with me, and over time they became the emotional starting point for Esperanza.”

This play isn’t about politics. It’s about people. It’s about their dreams, their sacrifices, their fears, their mistakes, and the hope that keeps them moving forward even when the odds seem impossible. The title, Esperanza, means “hope,” and that is the heart of this story. Reyes shares “My hope is that audiences leave with a deeper understanding of the people who come to this country seeking a better future, not only for themselves and their families, but also with the desire to build lives and contribute to the communities they become part of.”

ABOUT THE TEAM: Written and Directed by Rupert Reyes | Starring Idelisse Collazo, Karina Dominguez, Cherry Mendoza, and Benjamin G Bazán | Designed by Steve Williams, Kiryat Jearim Castillo, MacKenzie Mulligan, Anya Reyes, and Lesly Reynaga | Stage Manager Ivy Vidal

SCHEDULE: October 15-17 Performances Thursday-Saturday @ 8pm | October 18 Sunday Matinee @ 3pm | October 21-24 Performances Wednesday-Saturday @ 8pm | All performances take place at the Trinity St Playhouse on the 4th Floor of First Austin Church | 901 Trinity St. Austin, Texas,  78701

TICKETS: Tickets are available HERE.

ASL interpretation and Audio Description are available upon request. Please request this service by emailing us at [email protected]or calling us at 1+737-289-9493 before October 1st. We perform in an ADA compliant space.

This project is supported in part by a Nexus Grant of Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment.