Marionetas de la Esquina: Superheroínas

Two best friends set out to rescue magical slime, uncover hidden powers and redefine what it means to be a superhero in a bilingual puppetry adventure. Presented as part of the Arsht Center’s Family Fun Live series, Superheroínas runs Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11 for four performances. The production combines humor, theatrical effects and audience participation in a story about friendship, self-expression and the courage to set boundaries.

Azul and Ali share dreams, secrets and plans to become superheroes, despite Ali’s mother’s insistence that they should behave like princesses. Their quest takes them to Unicorn Island, challenges them to master invisibility and brings them face-to-face with the meanest girl at school. Along the way, they discover that heroism has less to do with capes and flying than with finding their voices and remaining true to themselves.

Performance schedule:

• Saturday, October 10 at 11 a.m. in English
• Saturday, October 10 at 3 p.m. in Spanish
• Sunday, October 11 at 11 a.m. in Spanish
• Sunday, October 11 at 3 p.m. in English

Created by Mexican puppet theater company Marionetas de la Esquina, Superheroínas: Las princesas se rebelan is presented in memory of company founder Lucio Espíndola.