Now playing at Chicago Children’s Theatre, this heartwarming tale of an exuberant Latina girl celebrates family, community and hope — perfect themes for young audiences and pandemic-weary caregivers in search of meaningful in-person activities.
With the help of a fluffy dandelion, a child’s vivid imagination takes flight in “Carmela Full of Wishes,” a world premiere stage adaptation of the book by Matt de la Peña and illustrated by Christian Robinson.
Colombian actress Maria Clara Ospina plays Carmela in an open, engaging manner, with every emotion dialed up to full blast, which suits the ages of both the character and the audience. Carmela’s costume includes a tutu worn over red leggings with colorful sneakers, aiding in the suspension of disbelief required when an adult performer plays a child.
When Carmela finds a white dandelion growing along the sidewalk, she struggles to decide which wish to make before blowing its seeds into the breeze; her active imagination presents too many options to narrow down. This plot device leads to a series of episodes in which Carmela’s wishes come to life on stage — ranging from childish visions of candy to deeply held dreams of a better life for her family.
“Carmela Full of Wishes” marks the second time Chicago Children’s Theatre has adapted a book by de la Peña and Robinson, following the 2018 world premiere play “Last Stop on Market Street,” which since has been produced by nearly a dozen U.S. theaters.
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