Overview
Synopsis
Corina is an immigrant from Guatemala who has smuggled her way across the border guided by Efren, her coyote aka human smuggler. Instead of finding freedom, she finds herself imprisoned by Efren, who now holds her inside a safe house, awaiting the final Western Union payment from her husband. Set in the last hour and twenty minutes, Corina begs for her freedom but letting her go is against everything Efren stands for.
Show Information
Characters
Character Portrayals
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Monologues
Scenes
Key Terms
A theme in theatre representing hope, success, and its disillusionment, particularly in realist and symbolist plays.
A gender-neutral term for people of Latin American heritage, represented in modern theatre to promote inclusion and diversity.
A short play presented in a single act without intermission, ideal for festivals, student productions, or concise storytelling.
A production created to showcase the talents of a specific star performer, often tailored to their strengths.
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Alexandra Appleton
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