LUCHADORA! - Teatro De Las Americas Non Equity Auditions

Luchadora!

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