Hundreds and Hundreds of Stars
A new play by
Sandra Delgado
Directed by
Denise Yvette Serna
Co-produced in partnership with Northeastern Illinois University
Like millions of Americans, Clara’s days are consumed with juggling work and family. Recently divorced, she’s taking care of her tween-age daughter, her aging father – and paying alimony to her under-employed ex-husband. But in the midst of all that stress, she’s got something to look forward to: a long planned for trip to Europe with her daughter Stella. In preparation, Clara, who immigrated to the US with her family as a child, decides to apply for full citizenship. She wants to be able to stand in the same customs line as Stella. But when her citizenship application is flagged, it sets off an unfathomable series of events that threaten to force her out of the only home she’s ever known. Timely and provocative, Hundreds and Hundreds of Stars asks challenging questions about our country’s most fundamental values.
PERFORMANCE DATES
THU | 7:30PM
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Sandra Delgado
Playwright
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Denise Yvette Serna
Director
“A true believer in relationships rather than ‘networking’, Teatro Vista Productions presents a vibrant look at the future of arts producing and creation to NEIU students, who in many cases may have viewed such a career pathway as impossible or off-limits. Further, TVP represents a beautiful ally and beacon for NEIU students. With a focus on artists of color, collective leadership model, inclusive practices for production, creation, and wellness along with a well-established global reputation for artistic excellence, TVP is the perfect partner for Stage Center’s social justice centered mission and drive to bring the classroom to the community.”
For the first time ever, we are collaborating with our friends at Northeastern Illinois University, a Hispanic serving institution, to co-produce Hundreds and Hundreds of Stars. Stage Center Theatre (SCT) supports the mission of Northeastern Illinois University and the pedagogical needs of the Communication, Media and Theatre Department, by providing a professional application of the theatre craft by producing challenging, dynamic and intersectional stories that drive the work of national and global theatrical communities. Participants range from Northeastern students, faculty and staff in roles such as actors, stage managers, directors, designers, playwrights and technical production staff.
ABOUT THIS COLLABORATION
