Educational Touring Productions

• A small ensemble of professional actors will bring Cosmic Curiosity to schools, making Sor Juana’s story engaging and accessible. Through historical texts and theatrical storytelling, the play explores her unconventional education, her path to becoming a writer, and her lasting influence.
• Audiences will follow her journey from a self-taught child prodigy to the first Hispanic woman to publish a book in Spain, building a library of 4,000 books. Once nearly forgotten, she is now celebrated as a literary icon, even appearing on the 100 Mexican peso bill.

With humor, drama, and poetry, Cosmic Curiosity highlights a woman whose passion for learning still inspires today.

All performances will be followed by a talkback session, providing students and educators an opportunity to engage in deeper discussions. Supporting materials will be provided to enhance classroom discussions before and after the show. Topics may include:

• Life in 17th-century Mexico and the role of education
• Sor Juana’s influences and contributions to literature
• The role of curiosity in learning and discovery, especially as a driving force across disciplines
• The new ideas and developments emerging regarding literature, philosophy, and science