The House on Mango Street (play)

*The House on Mango Street* is a stage adaptation of Sandra Cisneros's novel that portrays the life of a young Latina girl named Esperanza in Chicago. Through a series of vignettes and scenes, the play explores her experiences growing up in a humble neighborhood, her dreams of a better life, and her desire for independence and identity. The play captures themes of poverty, cultural identity, gender roles, and resilience, using poetic language and fragmented storytelling to evoke the textures of childhood and adolescence. It offers a compassionate, honest look at finding one’s place in the world.