Esperanza Rising
Location: 325 W Walnut St, Milwaukee, WI 53212 (Milwaukee Youth Arts Center)
Shows run from May 2 – May 18 at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center
Two young storytellers, with the help of an ensemble of actors, take the stage and begin to
weave the tale of Esperanza — a wealthy Mexican girl whose privileged existence is shattered
when tragedy strikes, and she and her mother must flee to California. Forced to work in a
migrant labor camp, Esperanza must learn to rise above her difficult circumstances and discover
what she’s truly made of. Set in the turbulent 1930s, and based on the popular book by Pam
Muñoz Ryan, Esperanza Rising is a poetic tale of a young girl’s triumph over adversity.
Show Dates & Times:
Friday, May 02 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, May 03 – 1:00 PM
Saturday, May 03 – 3:30 PM
Sunday, May 04 – 1:00 PM
Sunday, May 04 – 3:30 PM
Saturday, May 10 – 1:00 PM
Sunday, May 11 – 3:30 PM
Saturday, May 17 – 1:00 PM
Sensory Friendly: Saturday, May 17 – 3:30 PM
Sunday, May 18 – 1:00 PM
Sign Language Interpreted: Sunday, May 18 – 3:30 PM
Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, and occasionally events may be cancelled. Please check the event website to confirm the latest details.
