Dream along with Pepito, a young Latino boy, whose grandmother has filled him with stories of her Central American homeland. His adventures start with two donuts purchased from Panadero the baker and end with a crusade against dictatorship and a determination to reclaim the beauty of his grandmother's world for the people of the barrio. With an artful mix of actors, puppetry and music of your choice, this work weaves a fantastical tale with humor and spirit.
| Panadero Tirado |
Gracie Jensen |
| Pepito | Nathaniel Reynoso |
| Abuela Madre |
Blanca Fraser |
| Modesto Commandante Boots |
Michaella Hales-bean |
| Ridiculo Sergeant Botas |
Xander Moore |
| Little Girl Footsteps | Emma Morgan |
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Costume Design |
Scenic Design |
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Stage Manager/ |
Costume Advisor |
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Stage Manager/ |
Puppet Costumes |
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Producer |
TYE Center Admin |
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LA BEENE, MFA
Associate Chair, Associate Professor
JULIE HEATON, MFA
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CURTIS CLUFF, MFA
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AMANDA CRABB, MM
Assistant Professor
JENNIFER DELAC, MFA
Lecturer
ELIZABETH GOLDEN, MFA
Lecturer
M. CHASE GRANT, MFA
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LISA HALL, PHD
Professor
LAURIE HARROP-PURSER, MFA
Lecturer
SHANNON HUTCHINS, MFA
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RICHARD LORIG, MFA
Professor
JOHN NEWMAN, PHD
Assistant Professor
STEVEN RIMKE, MFA
Lecturer
GRAHAM WHIPPLE, MFA
