Casting Call
Play in English written by Alvaro Saar Rios
Directed by
Alina Cenal
Imagine the Chinese legend Hua Mulan set in the world of lucha libre-Mexican wrestling!
When Vanessa discovers a pink lucha libre mask, Nana Lupita tells her granddaughter about the family's history in the wrestling ring in 1960s Texas.
Lupita discovers her father is a famed wrestler and the stakes get very high, very quickly.
The life of a secret female warrior emerges as Vanessa learns about her family, honor, and friendship.
*Lupita: A 16-year-old Latina who discovers her father's past as a luchador and trains to take his place in a World Championship match.
*Nana Lupita: Lupita's 60-70's year-old Latina grandmother from Wisconsin who shares stories about her life in 1960s Texas.
*Father: Lupita's father 40-50's who is an ailing luchador.
*El Hijo: A wrestling champion 20-30's who is Lupita's opponent in the match.
*Leopold: Lupita's 14-16 year old friend.
*Liesl: Leopold's 10-year-old sister
*Hannah: Leopold's older sister who goes into the military.
*The Mask Maker: The Latina owner of Casa de las Mascaras who helps Lupita train.
*Vanessa: A 16-year-old Latina who is curious and athletic.
*Boy/Girl #1, #2, #3: Who also play newspaper kids and the Ring Announcer, who can also play Yellow Luchador and/or Green Luchador.
Sides will be provided at the auditions.
When: July 29, July 30, July 31 6 PM-8 PM
Where:
Teatro de las Americas
321 W. 6th St. Oxnard, CA 93030
Rehearsals: August-September. Days and times TBD
Show Dates: Friday & Saturday 7 PM Sunday 2 PM October 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27
Call or email Alina for appointment time or questions:
cenalio@aol.com 805-341-3837
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