Mariposa/Butterfly

a touring, bilingual one-act play!

“Your garden. My garden. Together.”

Two neighbors live side-by-side in Texas. A low fence separates their gardens, but much more divides them from each other. One grows flowers; the other raises vegetables. One was born in the U.S., the other in Mexico. One speaks English, the other Spanish. Their differences have kept them so far apart that if one predicts a sunny day, then the other is certain of rain. Even the arrival of a caterpillar causes disagreement—until the resulting mariposa/butterfly, and its eventual departure, unites them in wonder, sadness and a new understanding of the beautiful world they share.

Butterflies created by children at Clark College’s Oliva Family Early Learning Center.

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  • The Alberta Abbey

    Public Performances
    Saturdays & Sundays, May 15–23

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  • Chehalem Cultural Center

    Public Performances
    Saturday & Sunday, May 29 & 30

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    The Alberta Abbey: May 11–21
    Chehalem Cultural Center: May 25–28
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  • Mariposa/Butterfly
    Written by Sandra Fenichel Asher & José Casas

    Approximate run time: 30 minutes
    recommended for ages 2–6

    Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois.

  • The Alberta Abbey
    May 15–23, 2027
    Saturdays & Sundays at 11:00 am
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    Chehalem Cultural Center
    May 29 & 30, 2027
    Saturday at 11:00 am
    Sunday at 1:00 pm
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  • Alberta Abbey
    Adults - $19
    Children - $15

  • Alberta Abbey
    126 NE Alberta St
    Portland, OR 97211
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    Chehalem Cultural Center
    415 E Sheridan St
    Newberg, OR 97132
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  • May 11–21, 2027
    Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 10:00 am & 12:00 pm
    Alberta Abbey, 126 NE Alberta St, NE Portland

    May 25–28, 2027
    Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 10:00 am and 12:00 pm
    Chehalem Cultural Center, 415 E Sheridan St, Newberg

    June 1–2, 2027
    Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:00 am & 12:00 pm
    The Reser Center for the Arts, 12625 SW Crescent St, Beaverton

    Recommended for grades PK–2.

    To book a field trip, please complete this booking form. Our School Services team will contact you to finalize your reservation.

Students from Clark College’s Oliva Family Early Learning Center participate in the “Butterfly Parade” during OCT’s on-campus residency program.