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.
About the Production
Oregon Children’s Theatre’s production of Mariposa/Butterfly was developed in partnership with Clark College, thanks to commissioning support from Clark College Foundation. In May 2026, OCT’s creative team facilitated a six-week residency program at the Oliva Family Early Learning Center, leading children through creative learning activities, and drawing inspiration from their work that will be reflected in the touring production. Read more about this exciting partnership here.
Butterflies created by children at Clark College’s Oliva Family Early Learning Center.
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Production Premiere!
sole SW Washington performance!
Friday & Saturday, May 7–8 -
The Alberta Abbey
Public Performances
Saturdays & Sundays, May 15–23 -
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
The Reser Center: June 1 & 2
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Mariposa/Butterfly
Written by Sandra Fenichel Asher & José Casas
Approximate run time: 30 minutes
recommended for ages 2–6This production received commissioning support from Clark College Foundation and was designed with input from the students of Clark College’s Early Learning Center, Vancouver, WA.
Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, Illinois.
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The Alberta Abbey
May 15–23, 2027
Saturdays & Sundays at 11:00 am
buy ticketsChehalem Cultural Center
May 29 & 30, 2027
Saturday at 11:00 am
Sunday at 1:00 pm
public tickets on sale soon! -
Alberta Abbey
Adults - $19
Children - $15 -
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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 PortlandMay 25–28, 2027
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday at 10:00 am and 12:00 pm
Chehalem Cultural Center, 415 E Sheridan St, NewbergJune 1–2, 2027
Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:00 am & 12:00 pm
The Reser Center for the Arts, 12625 SW Crescent St, BeavertonRecommended 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.