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

Book
Juan Ramirez, Jr.
Category
Play
Age Guidance
Mature Audiences (M)
Number of Acts
1
First Produced
2017
Genres
Drama
Settings
Contemporary, Unit/Single Set
Time & Place
Present Day, Tucson, Arizona
Cast Size
small
Ideal For
Professional Theatre, Regional Theatre, Small Cast, Includes Young Adult, Adult, Mature Adult Characters

Context


Plot


Characters

Name Part Size Gender Vocal Part

Corina

Lead

Female

Spoken

Efren

Lead

Male

Spoken

Songs

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Scenes

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Key Terms

    American Dream

    A theme in theatre representing hope, success, and its disillusionment, particularly in realist and symbolist plays.

    Latinx

    A gender-neutral term for people of Latin American heritage, represented in modern theatre to promote inclusion and diversity.

    One-Act

    A short play presented in a single act without intermission, ideal for festivals, student productions, or concise storytelling.

    Star Vehicle

    A production created to showcase the talents of a specific star performer, often tailored to their strengths.

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Guide Written By:

Alexandra Appleton

Alexandra Appleton

Writer, editor and theatre researcher