In the land of Elflán, life and beauty flourish. We meet Adelita, an adventurous and curious young elf eager to find what lies beyond the horizon. When the evil spirit of La Mancha kidnaps her mother and destroys her home, Adelita is forced to travel north to the land of the Hadaseñas in hopes of being reunited with her again. Little Duende is a new musical with the aesthetic tones of Disney Pixar's Coco and Guillermo Del Toro’s Pan’s Labyrinth. With fairy tales and mythological themes this musical comments on real world matters as it explores the border crisis, dual citizenship and the consequences of a dark family secret.
Currently in development. For more information contact us here
LITTLE DUENDE is partly inspired by the “Cuentos Para Dormir” project
led by Sophia Sobko And specifically the Dreamer Moms USA Tijuana A.C.
stories as follows
Mamá Luciérnaga Y Sus Estrellas El Pequeño Elfo
Yolanda Varona Palacios Emma Sánchez De Paulsen
A glimpse of LITTLE DUENDE from Arden Theatre's 2021 Cabaret Series
Robi Hager: So Far
The team of LITTLE DUENDE was honored to receive a residency for the
2021 national music theatre conference at the Eugene O'Neill Center.
Click below for an interview with the creators!
LITTLE DUENDE was selected for the
2021 National Alliance of Musical Theatre Festival
Little Duende Animation Trailer
animation by Robi Hager
Watch a sneak peak of the development of Little Duende
with New York Theatre Barn 2020 New Work Series
For full interview click link below
Music Demos
Opening (instrumental) - Little Duende
¿A Donde Duende? (instrumental) - Little Duende
Midnight Waves (instrumental) - Little Duende
Las Estrellas (instrumental) - Little Duende