A coming-of-age story about a teenager who discovers that the world is more complex than she could have imagined. Elsa is a typical fifteen-year-old growing up in the early 1960s. Her world revolves around independence, boys, and being popular at school, despite growing concerns surrounding the Cuban missile crisis. In fact, this is Elsa's opportunity to let loose before the world blows up. Knee-deep in teenage angst, her mission is clear: get drunk for the first time and lose her virginity. Though Elsa is old enough to feel the tense political climate, she is young enough to believe there might be a cure for everything. .
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Solo show. Lots of potential comedic monologues for teenage girl
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2010, Contrary Company and Theatre Passe Muraille, Toronto
2012
Playwrights Canada Press
9781770910508
Also available as an e-book.
Also available as an e-book.
Musical
A troubled teenager and her estranged mother—an undocumented Mexican immigrant on the verge of deportation—embark on a road trip and strive to mend their frayed relationship along the way. Combined with the musical talent of Erin McKeown, Hudes artfully crafts a story of the barriers and the bonds of family, while also addressing the complexities of immigration in today’s America.
Stylized
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