Synopsis
Based on the novel by celebrated Chicago writer Sandra Cisneros, The House on Mango Street is the touching and humorous story of a young girl growing up in one of Chicago’s culturally diverse neighborhoods. Esperanza Cordero dreams of a new life far away from her tiny home on rundown Mango Street in this classic coming-of-age story about those defining experiences that shape our beliefs and help us discover who we are.
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Christina Nieves, Belinda Cervantes and Sandra Delgado
credit: Peter Coombs
The House on Mango Street in Production
Based on the novel by celebrated Chicago writer Sandra Cisneros, The House on Mango Street is the touching and humorous story of a young girl growing up in one of Chicago’s culturally diverse neighborhoods. Esperanza Cordero dreams of a new life far away from her tiny home on rundown Mango Street in this classic coming-of-age story about those defining experiences that shape our beliefs and help us discover who we are.Liza Fernandez, Tony Sancho, Sandra Delgado, Gina Cornejo, Belinda Cervantes and Ricardo Gutierrez
credit: Peter Coombs
The House on Mango Street in Production
Based on the novel by celebrated Chicago writer Sandra Cisneros, The House on Mango Street is the touching and humorous story of a young girl growing up in one of Chicago’s culturally diverse neighborhoods. Esperanza Cordero dreams of a new life far away from her tiny home on rundown Mango Street in this classic coming-of-age story about those defining experiences that shape our beliefs and help us discover who we are.Sandra Delgado
credit: Peter Coombs
The House on Mango Street in Production
Based on the novel by celebrated Chicago writer Sandra Cisneros, The House on Mango Street is the touching and humorous story of a young girl growing up in one of Chicago’s culturally diverse neighborhoods. Esperanza Cordero dreams of a new life far away from her tiny home on rundown Mango Street in this classic coming-of-age story about those defining experiences that shape our beliefs and help us discover who we are.Mari Stratton, Tony Sancho and Gina Cornejo
credit: Peter Coombs
The House on Mango Street in Production
Based on the novel by celebrated Chicago writer Sandra Cisneros, The House on Mango Street is the touching and humorous story of a young girl growing up in one of Chicago’s culturally diverse neighborhoods. Esperanza Cordero dreams of a new life far away from her tiny home on rundown Mango Street in this classic coming-of-age story about those defining experiences that shape our beliefs and help us discover who we are.Christina Nieves
credit: Peter Coombs
The House on Mango Street in Production
Based on the novel by celebrated Chicago writer Sandra Cisneros, The House on Mango Street is the touching and humorous story of a young girl growing up in one of Chicago’s culturally diverse neighborhoods. Esperanza Cordero dreams of a new life far away from her tiny home on rundown Mango Street in this classic coming-of-age story about those defining experiences that shape our beliefs and help us discover who we are.Sandra Delgado and Ricardo Gutierrez
credit: Peter Coombs
The House on Mango Street in Production
Based on the novel by celebrated Chicago writer Sandra Cisneros, The House on Mango Street is the touching and humorous story of a young girl growing up in one of Chicago’s culturally diverse neighborhoods. Esperanza Cordero dreams of a new life far away from her tiny home on rundown Mango Street in this classic coming-of-age story about those defining experiences that shape our beliefs and help us discover who we are.Sandra Delgado and Liza Fernandez
credit: Peter Coombs
The House on Mango Street in Production
Based on the novel by celebrated Chicago writer Sandra Cisneros, The House on Mango Street is the touching and humorous story of a young girl growing up in one of Chicago’s culturally diverse neighborhoods. Esperanza Cordero dreams of a new life far away from her tiny home on rundown Mango Street in this classic coming-of-age story about those defining experiences that shape our beliefs and help us discover who we are.Belinda Cervantes,Christina Nieves and Sandra Delgado
credit: Peter Coombs
The House on Mango Street in Production
Based on the novel by celebrated Chicago writer Sandra Cisneros, The House on Mango Street is the touching and humorous story of a young girl growing up in one of Chicago’s culturally diverse neighborhoods. Esperanza Cordero dreams of a new life far away from her tiny home on rundown Mango Street in this classic coming-of-age story about those defining experiences that shape our beliefs and help us discover who we are.Christina Nieves and Sandra Delgado
credit: Peter Coombs
The House on Mango Street in Production
Based on the novel by celebrated Chicago writer Sandra Cisneros, The House on Mango Street is the touching and humorous story of a young girl growing up in one of Chicago’s culturally diverse neighborhoods. Esperanza Cordero dreams of a new life far away from her tiny home on rundown Mango Street in this classic coming-of-age story about those defining experiences that shape our beliefs and help us discover who we are.Belinda Cervantes, Sandra Delgado and Christina Nieves
credit: Peter Coombs
The House on Mango Street in Production
Based on the novel by celebrated Chicago writer Sandra Cisneros, The House on Mango Street is the touching and humorous story of a young girl growing up in one of Chicago’s culturally diverse neighborhoods. Esperanza Cordero dreams of a new life far away from her tiny home on rundown Mango Street in this classic coming-of-age story about those defining experiences that shape our beliefs and help us discover who we are.Sandra Delgado and Mari Stratton
credit: Peter Coombs
The House on Mango Street in Production
Based on the novel by celebrated Chicago writer Sandra Cisneros, The House on Mango Street is the touching and humorous story of a young girl growing up in one of Chicago’s culturally diverse neighborhoods. Esperanza Cordero dreams of a new life far away from her tiny home on rundown Mango Street in this classic coming-of-age story about those defining experiences that shape our beliefs and help us discover who we are.Steppenwolf for Young Adults Program Coordinator Whitney Dibo with members of the Young Adult Council before <em>The House on Mango Street</em> performance.
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Night on Mango Street
Steppenwolf for Young Adults hosted a special event for high school students after the first Saturday evening performance of The House on Mango Street. After watching the show, teens headed over to Steppenwolf's rehearsal hall for a night of music, food, slam poetry, artwork and artistic discussion with the play's creative team. The Young Adult Council, Steppenwolf’s after-school program for teens, came up with the idea for the event.Young Adult Council member Laura Fisher and her friends from The Latin School of Chicago.
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Night on Mango Street
Steppenwolf for Young Adults hosted a special event for high school students after the first Saturday evening performance of The House on Mango Street. After watching the show, teens headed over to Steppenwolf's rehearsal hall for a night of music, food, slam poetry, artwork and artistic discussion with the play's creative team. The Young Adult Council, Steppenwolf’s after-school program for teens, came up with the idea for the event.Members of the Steppenwolf Young Adult Council at the Night on Mango Street party.
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Night on Mango Street
Steppenwolf for Young Adults hosted a special event for high school students after the first Saturday evening performance of The House on Mango Street. After watching the show, teens headed over to Steppenwolf's rehearsal hall for a night of music, food, slam poetry, artwork and artistic discussion with the play's creative team. The Young Adult Council, Steppenwolf’s after-school program for teens, came up with the idea for the event.Muralist Gamaliel Ramirez creating a Mango Street mural with the teens in attendance.
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Night on Mango Street
Steppenwolf for Young Adults hosted a special event for high school students after the first Saturday evening performance of The House on Mango Street. After watching the show, teens headed over to Steppenwolf's rehearsal hall for a night of music, food, slam poetry, artwork and artistic discussion with the play's creative team. The Young Adult Council, Steppenwolf’s after-school program for teens, came up with the idea for the event.Young Adult Council member Julia Celentano laughs with fellow ‘Night on Mango Street’ guests
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Night on Mango Street
Steppenwolf for Young Adults hosted a special event for high school students after the first Saturday evening performance of The House on Mango Street. After watching the show, teens headed over to Steppenwolf's rehearsal hall for a night of music, food, slam poetry, artwork and artistic discussion with the play's creative team. The Young Adult Council, Steppenwolf’s after-school program for teens, came up with the idea for the event.Teens dance to the music from The Luna Blues Machine in Yondorf rehearsal hall.
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Night on Mango Street
Steppenwolf for Young Adults hosted a special event for high school students after the first Saturday evening performance of The House on Mango Street. After watching the show, teens headed over to Steppenwolf's rehearsal hall for a night of music, food, slam poetry, artwork and artistic discussion with the play's creative team. The Young Adult Council, Steppenwolf’s after-school program for teens, came up with the idea for the event.Teens help muralist Gamaliel Ramirez complete the Mango Street mural.
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Night on Mango Street
Steppenwolf for Young Adults hosted a special event for high school students after the first Saturday evening performance of The House on Mango Street. After watching the show, teens headed over to Steppenwolf's rehearsal hall for a night of music, food, slam poetry, artwork and artistic discussion with the play's creative team. The Young Adult Council, Steppenwolf’s after-school program for teens, came up with the idea for the event.Afro-Puerto Rican band Buya plays traditional bomba music for the crowd.
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Night on Mango Street
Steppenwolf for Young Adults hosted a special event for high school students after the first Saturday evening performance of The House on Mango Street. After watching the show, teens headed over to Steppenwolf's rehearsal hall for a night of music, food, slam poetry, artwork and artistic discussion with the play's creative team. The Young Adult Council, Steppenwolf’s after-school program for teens, came up with the idea for the event.Members of the Young Adult Council dance to Afro-Puerto Rican Bomba music.
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Night on Mango Street
Steppenwolf for Young Adults hosted a special event for high school students after the first Saturday evening performance of The House on Mango Street. After watching the show, teens headed over to Steppenwolf's rehearsal hall for a night of music, food, slam poetry, artwork and artistic discussion with the play's creative team. The Young Adult Council, Steppenwolf’s after-school program for teens, came up with the idea for the event.Young Adult Council member Viviani Valadez performs a traditional Mexican folkloric dance for the crowd.
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Night on Mango Street
Steppenwolf for Young Adults hosted a special event for high school students after the first Saturday evening performance of The House on Mango Street. After watching the show, teens headed over to Steppenwolf's rehearsal hall for a night of music, food, slam poetry, artwork and artistic discussion with the play's creative team. The Young Adult Council, Steppenwolf’s after-school program for teens, came up with the idea for the event.The completed Mango Street mural, finished just as the party winded down.
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Night on Mango Street
Steppenwolf for Young Adults hosted a special event for high school students after the first Saturday evening performance of The House on Mango Street. After watching the show, teens headed over to Steppenwolf's rehearsal hall for a night of music, food, slam poetry, artwork and artistic discussion with the play's creative team. The Young Adult Council, Steppenwolf’s after-school program for teens, came up with the idea for the event.The entire cast of <em>The House on Mango Street</em>
credit: Mark Campbell
The House on Mango Street in Rehearsal
The cast and crew of The House on Mango Street in rehearsal for the play adapted by Tanya Saracho and based on the novel by Sandra Cisneros.Joel Valentin-Martinez and Hallie Gordon
credit: Mark Campbell
The House on Mango Street in Rehearsal
The cast and crew of The House on Mango Street in rehearsal for the play adapted by Tanya Saracho and based on the novel by Sandra Cisneros.Christina Nieves, Joel Valentin-Martinez, Belinda Cervantes, Sandra Delgado and Gina Cornejo
credit: Mark Campbell
The House on Mango Street in Rehearsal
The cast and crew of The House on Mango Street in rehearsal for the play adapted by Tanya Saracho and based on the novel by Sandra Cisneros.Ricardo Gutierrez
credit: Mark Campbell
The House on Mango Street in Rehearsal
The cast and crew of The House on Mango Street in rehearsal for the play adapted by Tanya Saracho and based on the novel by Sandra Cisneros.Joel Valentin-Martinez and Tamara Roberts
credit: Mark Campbell
The House on Mango Street in Rehearsal
The cast and crew of The House on Mango Street in rehearsal for the play adapted by Tanya Saracho and based on the novel by Sandra Cisneros.The entire cast of <em>The House on Mango Street</em>
credit: Mark Campbell
The House on Mango Street in Rehearsal
The cast and crew of The House on Mango Street in rehearsal for the play adapted by Tanya Saracho and based on the novel by Sandra Cisneros.Ricardo Gutierrez, Liza Fernandez and Sandra Delgado
credit: Mark Campbell
The House on Mango Street in Rehearsal
The cast and crew of The House on Mango Street in rehearsal for the play adapted by Tanya Saracho and based on the novel by Sandra Cisneros.Christina Nieves, Belinda Cervantes and Sandra Delgado
credit: Mark Campbell
The House on Mango Street in Rehearsal
The cast and crew of The House on Mango Street in rehearsal for the play adapted by Tanya Saracho and based on the novel by Sandra Cisneros.Tanya Saracho on Adapting The House on Mango Street
Tanya Saracho, the adapter of The House on Mango Street, discusses the the significance of the book and the music as well as what she hopes students will take away from the production.A Select Scene from The House on Mango Street: Scene 1
A select scene from The House on Mango Street featuring Belinda Cervantes, Gina Cornejo, Sandra Delgado, Liza Fernandez, Ricardo Gutierrez, Christina Nieves, Tony Sancho and Mari Stratton.A Select Scene from The House on Mango Street: Scene 2
A select scene from The House on Mango Street featuring Belinda Cervantes, Sandra Delgado, Ricardo Gutierrez, Christina Nieves, Tony Sancho and Mari Stratton.A Select Scene from The House on Mango Street: Scene 3
A select scene from The House on Mango Street featuring Sandra Delgado.Cast & Artists
The Artists
- Author: Sandra Cisneros
- Directed by: Hallie Gordon
- Scenic Design: Collette Pollard
- Costume Design: Christine Pascual
- Lighting Design: J.R. Lederle
- Original Music: Tamara Roberts
- Sound Design: Kevin O'Donnell
- Stage Manager: Christine D. Freeburg
- Assistant Stage Manager: Deb Styer
- Choreographer: Joel Valentin-Martinez
Program Articles
Community Programs Coordinator Whitney Dibo interviews Tanya Saracho about The House on Mango Street