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Tomás and the Library Lady

by Pat Mora

adapted for the stage by

José Cruz González

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Directed by

Rebecca Martínez

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Produced by Oregon Children's Theatre

 

Tomás, the son of migrant workers, spends long, hot days in the fields harvesting crops. But when he meets a kind librarian, she helps him find escape from the heat in the form of thousands of books. Soon his imagination takes off and Tomás discovers a surprising world filled with dinosaurs, tigers, and limitless possibilities. 

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A play with both Spanish and English based on the inspiring true story of Mexican-American author and educator, Tomás Rivera.

 

Design: Rodolfo Ortega, Kaye Blankenship, Rose Etta Venetucci Sarah Gahagan, Sarah Andrews 

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Featuring: Marcelino Hernandez, Daniel Lazcano Villanueva, Carlos Adrian Manzano, Kate Mura, Alex Leigh Ramirez de Cruz

 

Reviews

"Tomás & the Library Lady teaches kids about love, bravery, and hope." – Lee Williams, The Oregonian

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"Tomás & the Library Lady is charming and witty with catchy songs, laughs, and engaging actors." – PDX Parent

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