Adapted from MAEBELLE’S SUITCASE by Tricia Tusa
Script by Gricelda Silva and Caroline Reck
Original Music by Kiko Villamizar
Directed by Caroline Reck
Design by Kelli Bland, Anatar Marmol Gagne, Kade Conklin, Connor Hopkins, Rachel Atkinson, K. Eliot Haynes, and Caroline Reck
Performed by Stephanie Vasquez Fonseca and Sarita Ocón.
Puppeteer understudy: Max Hanesworth
Stage Management by Zac Crofford
A bilingual adaptation of a celebrated & beloved Reading Rainbow picture book.
Maebelle lives in her treehouse and is an incredible hat maker. She’s been working hard ahead of the town’s annual hat contest when she befriends Binkle, a bird with a migration dilemma. He’s trying to carry too much on his flight south for the winter! As Maebelle generously offers her cherished suitcase from her own migration from Colombia, they delve into profound reflections on the significance of our possessions and memories. Through laughter and tears, Maebelle and Binkle help each other discover the beauty of remembrance and the liberating power of letting go.
Don’t miss this enchanting tale celebrating friendship, cultural heritage, and the universal lessons found within the stories of our lives. Featuring a two-person cast, various styles of puppetry, environmental themes, & original Colombian music by Kiko Villamizar.
During the 2023-2024 theatrical season, the City-wide B. Iden Payne Awards Council recognized Maebelle’s Suitcase with nominations for
and awards for
June 15-29, 2024
VORTEX Repertory Theater
Austin, TX
April 5, 6, 12, 13, 2025
Penfold Theatre
Round Rock, TX
April 24 – May 9, 2025
Dougherty Arts Center
Austin, TX
La Maleta de Maebelle was supported by
