The Story
Maria's Journey
Maria is twenty-two years old, living in poverty in Guatemala. Desperate for change, she says goodbye to her beloved burro and embarks on a dangerous journey across La Frontera — the frontier corridor from Mexico to Texas — searching for freedom.
In Texas, Maria builds a new life. She finds work, makes friends, and falls in love with Miguel. For a time, it seems her dreams have come true.
Then, during a routine traffic stop, everything falls apart. Maria is arrested, detained in Krome Immigration Jail, and deported back to Guatemala.
The story ends with Maria back at La Frontera — ready to begin her journey again. A continuous cycle. A testament to resilience.
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Maria, age 22
Protagonist
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Guatemala → Texas
Journey
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6
Acts
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10
Original Songs
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David S. Harris
Written by
Characters
- Maria — The protagonist, a young Guatemalan woman seeking freedom
- Miguel — A man Maria meets in Texas who brings love into her life
- Maria's Burro — Her beloved companion, left behind in Guatemala