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Comedy/Drama |
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Short, 35-40 minutes
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3 females, 2 males (5-13 actors possible: 3-7 females, 2-6 males) |
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Simple, non-literal set.
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| Fifteen-year-old Sylvia, newly arrived in the United States from Mexico with her mother, dreams of becoming a doctor. But dreams rarely come easy, especially when you've just been plunged into a new culture and your parents believe fiercely that family always comes first. With the help of a generous ESL teacher, her lovable aunt, and a Cambodian classmate with a dream of his own, Sylvia learns that hard work can take you almost anywhere. This moving journey explores themes of balancing independence with family and features original songs. |
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| Lost in Words, Playwrights Project, San Diego (2005) Photo: Courtesy of Playwrights Project |
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