by Octavio Solis
music by Marcos Loya

Prepared by Linda Sullivan Baity, Ph.D.
Literary and Education Associate
Education Consultant Barbara Van Holt

La Posada Mágica
Playgoer's Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Part I: THE PLAY
The Historical Procession of Las Posadas
Illuminado el Camino para la Posada
Characters as Archetypes
Morality Plays
Allegory
The Christmas Candle
Piñatas
Poinsettias
Papel Picado

Part II: THE WRITERS
Octavio Solis Biography
The Gift of Grace: A Note from the Playwright
Marcos Loya Biography
Sing Along with the Posada

Part III: EDUCATION STATION
How to make a Piñata
Questions for Discussion
Classroom Activities

PART IV: RESOURCES
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