inspiration for the story

Act 1

Our story begins in a quaint, busy plaza outside of Mexico City. The breadmaker Don Jose, in his attempt to have his daughter Lupita married to Maximiliano, the town’s arrogant millionaire, begins an uncomfortable though humorous conversation with him. Lupita and Raul, two young lovers and their town’s sweethearts, invite all to join in their merriment.  Their courtship and games are interrupted when Don Jose announces Lupita’s engagement with Maximiliano. Upset, Lupita escapes with Raul until they are discovered by Maximiliano. Furious after being made a fool, Maximiliano initiates a duel with Raul of which he is the loser. Blinded by vengeance after his humiliation, Maximiliano sends a poisoned drink to Raul. The deadly drink ends up mistakenly in the hands of Lupita, ending her life without the chance to say goodbye to her loved one.

Act 2

Flying on the arms of the Muxes, Lupita arrives in Mictlán, the world of the dead, where she is received by La Catrina and her entire, happy court. Lupita is in awe of the beauty of this place and almost forgets entirely about her past until, by accident, she remembers her love for Raul. La Catrina, surprised by seeing “sadness” for the first time in the world of the dead, gives Lupita an opportunity to say goodbye to her love.

Act 3

Lupita, guided by La Catrina, returns to the world of the living for a final dance with her loved one before returning to Mictlán.  La Catrina leaves with Lupita but not before showing Raul that one day he will meet his beloved once again in the world of the departed. The realization brings hope and joy to Raul’s heart as he decorates and cares for Lupita’s resting place while the townfolk continue to celebrate the return of their departed loved ones.