Blue Marigold

Sammy Flores is just trying to survive her new home, new school, and a mom who doesn’t seem to understand her. When she discovers her secret superpower from Mictlan (Land of the Dead), everything changes. Part mystery, part action thriller, and part high school drama, Blue Marigold reminds us that with great power comes great responsibility.

Themes & Content Notice

• Blue Marigold is best enjoyed by ages 10 and up
• Themes of death and dying are explored repeatedly through “the land of the dead”
• Two offstage murders occur during the play and gun violence is discussed
• Themes of race and racism are explored
• Themes of bullying are explored
• Themes of gender identity are explored
• Struggles with mental health are explored

Blue Marigold is part of the TYA BIPOC Superhero Project, an initiative dedicated to promoting and celebrating the amazing stories being created by TYA playwrights across the United States. The project is a reminder of the importance that superheroes come in all shapes and sizes.