Theatre: Carmela Full of Wishes

Carmela Full of Wishes
Adapted By Alvaro Saar Rios
From the book by Matt de la Pena
Directed by Jenny Saxton-Rodriguez

“It’s Carmela’s birthday, and she’s finally old enough to accompany her big brother on his errands. On their way to the laundromat, past fields of what her Mamí calls “flores de cempazuchitl”, Carmela finds a puffy white dandelion to blow, but her brother asks “Did you even make a wish?” 

The Newbery award-winning team behind Last Stop on Market Street portrays Carmela’s migrant community as a vibrant place of possibility. Full of touching and funny fantasies, Carmela must decide what her deepest wish is and she must do it before her birthday is over.” 

Genre: Theatre for Young Audiences 
Ages: 5+ 

April 25-27, 2025 
April 25, 7:30 PM 
April 26, 7:30 PM 
April 27, 2:00 PM 

For questions, please call the Department of Theater at (956) 665-3888 or (956) 665-3881. 

Location: UTRGV Albert L. Jeffers Theatre | Map

Parking:Our theater is located in building number 34 on the map, parking is available only in zone 3 parking in lots E7 & E8 | Parking Map

Venue Policy: UTRGV productions begin promptly at the time stated. Please be advised that late entry or re-entry is not allowed once the show has begun and you will be asked to wait until intermission to enter the theater. Food and drinks are not allowed in the Albert L Jeffers Theatre. Photography and recording during our shows is strictly prohibited.

For other questions or accessibility seating arrangements please contact us at theatreboxoffice@utrgv.edu or call at 956-665-3581