A Xmas Cuento Remix

by Maya Malan-Gonzalez

A modern Latina adaptation of "A Christmas Carol" with remixed Spanish and English Christmas songs. Composition and arrangements by Emiliano Valdez & Daniel Valdez.
Anita Chapa has lost her job on Christmas Eve and with her family about to lose their house she must seek out help from her estranged Tia Dolores. Dolores Avara, with the help of some opinionated carolers must learn to forgive her sister, set her...

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Madelyn Dorta: A Xmas Cuento Remix by Maya Malan-Gonzalez

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A Xmas Cuento is a beautiful, poignant, and timeless piece. Maya Malan-Gonazalez should be a household name at every community center and playhouse in America. Xmas Cuento rings so true to the dynamics of the Latinx family. The reimaging of Dicken's character as multi-dimensional, complicated, passionate Latinas is brilliant and wildly entertaining. Keeping to the roots of The Christmas Carol and holiday memories, Xmas Cuento is one of the best retellings I've ever come across!

A Xmas Cuento is a beautiful, poignant, and timeless piece. Maya Malan-Gonazalez should be a household name at every community center and playhouse in America. Xmas Cuento rings so true to the dynamics of the Latinx family. The reimaging of Dicken's character as multi-dimensional, complicated, passionate Latinas is brilliant and wildly entertaining. Keeping to the roots of The Christmas Carol and holiday memories, Xmas Cuento is one of the best retellings I've ever come across!

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National New Play Network: A Xmas Cuento Remix by Maya Malan-Gonzalez

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A Xmas Cuento Remix by Maya Malan-Gonzalez has received a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere. The partnering NNPN Member Theaters are 16th Street (Berwyn, IL), Cleveland Public Theatre (OH), and Milagro (Portland, OR)

A Xmas Cuento Remix by Maya Malan-Gonzalez has received a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere. The partnering NNPN Member Theaters are 16th Street (Berwyn, IL), Cleveland Public Theatre (OH), and Milagro (Portland, OR)

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Development History

Type Reading, Milagro, Year 2018
Type Reading, Organization Teatro Luna West, Year 2018
Type Workshop, Milagro, Year 2018

Production History

Type University, Organization Hartnell College, Year 2023
Type Professional, 16th Street Theater, Year 2019
Type Professional, Organization Cleveland Public Theatre, Year 2019
Type Professional, Milagro, Year 2019

Genre

adaptation,

comedy,

dark comedy,

fantasy,

holiday,

movement/physical,

musical,

pageant,

parody/spoof

Subject Matter Keywords

holiday,

christmas,

latina

Length

90 minutes to two hours

Cast Size

8—13

Age of Intended Audience

all ages

Narrative Attributes

Centers Characters of Color,

Centers Female Characters

Reviews

Mark Horning, Cleveland, Ohio Blogger

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From the opening number to the well known finish this is a highly spirited Latino depiction of the Dickens’ classic with hip-hop, rap, traditional Spanish carols as well as English carols all blended together in a rather superb musical package.
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Cleveland Scene

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If you find holiday traditions too traditional, it may be comforting to know that an old favorite has been reinvigorated with passion, family-oriented fun and infectious musical prowess with an authentic Hispanic flavor.
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Artbeat, oakpark.com

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Until now, I have never encountered a version in which the key roles of Ebenezer Scrooge, Jacob Marley, Bob Cratchit, and the Three Ghosts are not only portrayed as strong, complicated females, but as Latinas... this modern Latinx rendition is full of music and strong performances, and it's really enjoyable.
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The Oregonian

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Take Charles Dickens’ beloved tale of Christmas Eve redemption, spin it forward into modern-day America, replace the English Cratchits with the Mexican Chapas, add a holiday playlist – and then sit back and enjoy "A Xmas Cuento Remix"... deserves a prime spot on the “nice” list.
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