Milagro Theatre’s latest production, Mijita Friedita, takes the stage Saturday, September 17, 2 pm for one performance only. The play looks at the life of young Frida, a child during the Mexican Revolution. She helped her mother dress the wounds of soldiers and discovered the world of photography through her father. When she contracted polio, her parents kept her away from bullies and other harm on the streets, but she was lonely.
She countered the loneliness with the help of an imagination that allowed her to discover a world of her own, beyond the four walls of her room where she could play, dance and be herself. She goes to a fiesta with her imaginary friend and the characters of her imaginings. There she discovered who she truly was and set off to become the legendary artist that continues to inspire today.
Melody Wells-Benitez plays the title role and is joined by Paulina Jaeger-Rosete as her mother, Mathilde; Dylan Hankins as her dad, Guillermo Kahlo; and various other characters. The cast is directed and choreographed by Gabriela Portuguez, costumed by Andrea Acosta and Lawrence Siulagi provides design and videography.
Playwright Ajai Terrazas Tripathi graduated from Oregon State University and for 20 seasons managed the education programs of Teatro Milagro. He has performed in a variety of roles and written three plays for young audiences.
Tickets ($20 adults, $15 students/seniors) at or 503.236.7253.
