La Maleta de Maebelle
(Maebelle’s Suitcase)
by Glass Half Full Theatre
Grades K-4 | Tuesday, February 2, 2027 | 9:30 am* | 60 min | glasshalffulltheatre.com
*11:30 am showtime may be added based on demand.
This bilingual adaptation of a beloved Reading Rainbow picture book follows Maebelle—an eccentric hat maker who lives in a treehouse after immigrating from Colombia. She befriends Binkle, a bird with too much to carry on his winter migration. Maebelle generously offers her suitcase as she shares the contents and her memories from Colombia. Through laughter and tears, the two discover the beauty of remembrance and the liberating power of letting go. An enchanting tale of friendship and cultural heritage featuring puppetry and Columbian music.
LBC performance may not include pieces from above photographs or video.
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From the theatre company who brought us Cenicienta: A Bilingual Cinderella Story!
On sale Tuesday, August 11, 2026 starting at 9:00 am.
Ticket Information
Students: $12
$3 discount per student on the National Lunch Program!
Adults: $12
1 free adult for every 10 students!
Set the Stage
Coming soon!
- Artist’s Study Guide
- Talking Points for Classroom Discussion
- Classroom Activity
Common Core Content Standards
Easily apply these content standards in your classroom:
- 1.RI.3: Describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text.
- 3.RL.3: Describe characters in a story (e.g., their traits, motivations, or feelings) and explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of events.
- 4.RL.3: Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings, or events in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., how characters interact).
Lesson Plan Idea
Students share a photo or illustration of a special item highlighting their family heritage and describe its significance.
Extend Your Field Trip
Extend and enrich your field trip to LBC with a self-guided tour of our outdoor Sculpture Garden with our Art Talks program!
Students can safely explore our outdoor Sculpture Garden exhibition as well as the landscape, bridges, and walkways. Its giant oak trees offer shady seating where classes can discuss their recent experience as consumers of the arts.
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