The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child

Immerse yourself in a gripping evening of storytelling with this evocative one-person dramatic reading of Francisco Jiménez’s award-winning masterpiece, The Circuit. This sweeping, autobiographical narrative chronicles the life of Panchito, a young boy navigating the beautiful and brutal world of a migrant farm working family in California.

Through a vivid tapestry of memory, a single performer captures the relentless rhythm of the harvest—the heat of the cotton fields, the heartbreak of constant packing, and the quiet triumph of a child fighting for an education. This is not just a story of economic hardship; it is a masterful exploration of the enduring bonds of family, the pain of invisibility, and the fierce, unyielding hope of the human spirit.

Visceral, poetic, and deeply moving, this theatrical event offers a rare, intimate window into the immigrant experience and the universal search for a place to call home. Don’t miss this unforgettable tribute to the strength of the human heart.