Rosa: The Day of the Dead

Libretto by Paloma Sierra

Music by Marina López

Rosa, an adopted child separated from her family at the Mexican border, learns her origin story after making an offering on the Day of the Dead.

Rosa, an adopted child separated from her family at the Mexican border, learns her origin story after making an offering on the Day of the Dead.

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Rosa: The Day of the Dead

Rosa: 15, American-raised, Mexican-born; wears a necklace
Irene: 30s-40s, Mexican or Mexican-American, MANUEL’s mother
Weeping Woman: mid 20s - early 30s, Mexican, ROSE’s mother
Manuel: 16, Mexican-American, Rosa’s friend and/or neighbor
Father: 40s, American, Rosa’s father.

Development History

  • Commission, White Snake Projects, 2022