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Abstract
Magia is an imaginative fantasy musical that follows Leilani, a teen girl who attempts to save her ailing father by stealing a wish from the magical island, Tekoha. In our story, the island of Tekoha has magia to grant a wish to its citizens when they come of age. However, every time a wish is granted in Tekoha, something of equal value is taken away from a neighboring island called Deyo, where Leilani lives. Magia explores themes of cultural identity, social inequality and unbalanced levels of power in a Latin-Caribbean inspired allegory, ultimately asking the question “What is real magic and how can we access it in a society that accepts the status quo?” As we work towards bringing new audiences to the theater, Magia aims to bring an informality and “laid-back” tone to the storytelling, taking the social pressure off of being in a theater, so all can have a comfortable experience.
Publication Date
7-1-2024
Campus
New York City Campus
Specialization
Writing and Production for Musical Theater
Keywords
magia; latin-caribbean; fantasy; musical
Recommended Citation
Bullard, Letitia, "Magia" (2024). Creative Media and Technology. 12.
https://remix.berklee.edu/graduate-studies-cmat/12