Two world premiere new works of theater are premiering at the Children's Theatre Company this fall (which is actually not that unusual for this company that focuses on new work). The main stage production of
Last Stop on Market Street closed today (to make way for
everyone's favorite furry green grump, another CTC original), but downstairs on the smaller Cargill stage,
I Come from Arizona continues through the end of November. This very timely play (adapted by playwright Carolos Murillo from his play
Augusta and Noble) speaks directly to the issues of the day, issues that children in the audience may be experiencing first-hand. Gabi is the child of undocumented immigrants, and has far more worries than any 14-year-old should. This production makes what for some of us may be abstract immigration policy ideas seem very real, and very human.
