Carmela Full of Wishes Poster

Touring
September 8 - November 2, 2025
Public Performances
September 26 - 28, 2025

Carmela Full of Wishes

Adapted by Alvaro Saar Rios
Based on the book by Matt de la Peña illustrated by Christian Robinson

Directed by Adam Flores

¡Feliz cumpleaños! It’s Carmela’s birthday, and she’s finally old enough to tag along with her big brother while he runs errands. As they journey through their vibrant neighborhood, past familiar sights like the busy bus stop, the local repair shop, and the panadería, Carmela discovers a single dandelion growing in the pavement outside the Laundromat. But before she can blow its delicate seeds into the wind, her brother reminds her of the importance of making a wish. If only she could find the perfect wish…  

From the creators of the beloved Last Stop on Market Street, Carmela Full of Wishes reminds us that the dreams we hold closest are rooted in family, cultural tradition, and the strength we find in community.

Best enjoyed by ages 5 and up. 
 

Design & Production Team
TOUR MANAGER: Isabelle Sheibe
SCENIC DESIGNER: Laura Skroska
COSTUME DESIGNER: Ariana Lapentti
ORIGINAL MUSIC AND STUDIO MUSICIAN: David R. Molina
REHEARSAL STAGE MANAGER: Celeste Genevieve
PROPS ARTISAN: Christina Yancy

Accessibility

Audio Description by MindsEye

ASL Interpretation by DEAF, Inc.

A quiet space, sensory packs, and a social story are available for all performances.

Touch Tours, as well as additional Audio Described and ASL Interpreted performances, are available upon request for touring performances (with at least 2 weeks advance notice). 

If there are additional accessibility measures you could benefit from, please reach out at carl@metroplays.org

Meet the Cast

  • Fabiola Cabrera

    CARMELA

  • Carmen Garcia

    MAMI/ENSEMBLE

  • Alex Tash

    BIG BROTHER/PAPI

  • Daniela Rodriguez

    ENSEMBLE