Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jesse Sanchez
Additional Music and Orchestrations by Jeff Chambers SUEÑOS, a timely new Latinx musical, follows the contemporary journey, interrelationships, and dynamics of three generations of a Mexican-American family as they confront challenges, make sacrifices, break cycles, and celebrate community in their pursuit of the American Dream. The story follows Ali Viramontes, who navigates a path of paternal expectations, maternal support, and sexual awakening, and while coming of age, questions his church, faces unexpected responsibility, and making momentous decisions that will impact his promising career in music and affect the future of his loved ones. Developmental History 2023 Johnny Mercer Foundation Writers Colony at Goodspeed Musicals Development Residency 2022 Barn On Fire Musical Residency Development Residency 2021 National Alliance for Musical Theatre Frank Young Development Grant 2020 New York Theatre Barn Choreography Lab 2020 Arizona Theatre Company Development^^ 2019 New York Theatre Barn New Works Series 2019 Green Room 42 New Works Series Concert 2018 Oregon Shakespeare Festival Black Swan Lab Development Reading 2017 A.R.T/New York Table Reading ^^Postponed due to Covid 19 **SUEÑOS was a semifinalist for the 2019 & 2020 O’Neill Conference, 2020 NAMT Conference, and 2019 Bay Area Playwrights Festival** If you are a producer and/or theater company who is interested in learning more about us, we are currently taking meetings to discuss future opportunities including 29 hour readings, dance labs, staged readings, and other presentations. |
Reviews & Press
The Green Room 42's premiere concert reading of SUEÑOS: Our American Musical had all the makings and promise of an entertaining and relevant full-stage musical. DC Metro Theater Arts In an unforgettable celebration of sacrifice and family, Sanchez and Chambers are ecstatic to present their collection of original, vibrant contemporary songs, which features the musical styles of Pop, R&B, Mariachi, Salsa, and more. Broadway World Exclusive |
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