A new musical based on Tony Valdovinos’ life — ¡Americano! — will play off-Broadway in New York City. It aims to show how Valdovinos channeled his anger into activism, and to restart conversations about the 'Dreamers.'
ByTony Valdovinos was in sixth grade in Arizona when the twin towers were attacked on Sept. 11, 2001. From 9/11 on, his dream was to join the Marine Corps and defend his country. Shortly before graduating from high school, he met with a recruiter, only to receive the shock of his life: Valdovinos could not join the Marines — because he was living in the country illegally.
Unbeknownst to him, Valdovinos had been brought to the U.S from Mexico at age 2, but the family did not have legal status. “Learning the truth, I felt hurt, angry, betrayed and humiliated,” Valdovinos recalled. “I believed that Marines were warriors, and in an instant, I learned that was unattainable for me.”based on Valdovinos’ life — ¡Americano! — will play off-Broadway in New York City. Currently in previews, the show opens May 1.
The name"Dreamers" comes from the DREAM Act — long-stalled legislation that would allow these young people to legalize their immigration status and remain in the country. According to the , there are an estimated 3.6 million Dreamers in the U.S. A smaller subset, including Valdovinos, have obtained temporary deportation relief through the DACA program. But absent congressional action, the Dreamers’ long-term status remains uncertain.has at times been wrenching. “It’s tough to watch some of my most devastating moments again and again, like when I confronted my parents about my being undocumented. The real memories get stirred up.
“It is a bit overwhelming to play a real-life, living person,” said Ewing, who is originally from Colombia. “Tony has been so gracious and brave to share the details of his life, and the audiences are really responding.”
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