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Alma at American Blues Theater — October 7 - November 6, 2022

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2022-10-07 2022-11-06 Alma at American Blues Theater — October 7 - November 6, 2022

OCTOBER 7 – NOVEMBER 6, 2022

ALMA
WORLD PREMIERE

Written by: Benjamin Benne
Directed by: Ana Velazquez

2019 Blue Ink Playwriting Award & National Latinx Playwriting Award!
Working mom Alma has single-handedly raised her daughter, Angel, on tough love, home-cooked comida, and lots of prayers. But on the eve of the all-important SAT, Alma discovers her daughter isn’t at home studying. A sacrifice from Alma’s past weighs heavy on their present; now, Alma fears her worst nightmare may soon be their reality. Will the American Dream cost them a life together?

 

PERFORMANCE INFO
Oct 7 – Nov 6, 2022 at Victory Gardens Biograph Theater
2433 N. Lincoln Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614
Box Office: (773) 654-3103
Runs 75 minutes, no intermission
Tickets range $25-$45
Recommended for ages 14+

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Event Details
7 Oct 2022 - 6 Nov 2022
Type
Theater - Live
 2433 North Lincoln Avenue, Cook County, Chicago 60614, Illinois, Cook County, United States 2433 North Lincoln Avenue, Cook County, Chicago 60614, Illinois, Cook County, United States - Map Directions

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