Cast Set for ¡VIOLENCIA! New York Premiere at Repertorio Español
The production will run from Saturday, July 25 through Sunday, August 2, 2026.
Repertorio will present the premiere of ¡VIOLENCIA!, a new comedy by Valeria Loera, directed by BT Hayes. This production is made possible through The New York Community Trust Van Lier Fellowships for Young Latiné Directors and is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the New York City Council. Running for only five performances, from Saturday, July 25 through Sunday, August 2, 2026, ¡VIOLENCIA! will be performed in Spanish with English supertitles.
Violencia López is depressed. She's also a composer who mostly writes commercial jingles; she just got dumped, and her mother is about to get married. To make matters worse, she's constantly haunted by her father's ill-timed jokes and stories.
But Violencia isn't entirely alone. Scattered throughout her apartment are physical, living versions of her own psyche, the "Violencias," who refuse to let her suffer in peace. Bold, funny, and rendered in full technicolor, ¡VIOLENCIA! explores the chaotic reality of heartbreak, family, and learning how to move forward.
The production features a talented ensemble cast, with most of the performers making their Repertorio Español debut: Paloma Michelle as Violencia López, Vanessa Hernández as Mamá, Antonio Melenciano as Papá, Lorena Guillen Castillo as Violencia de la Basura, Sofía Dao as Violencia de la Cama, Andrea Tovar as Violencia del Toilette, Bibi Sánchez as Violencia del Armario/Espejo, Solangel Galindo as Violencia de la Alacena, Pelayo AF as Rody, and Kevin Rios as Marcel.
The creative team includes scenic designer Gabby Irving, costume designer Mariana Ferrer, sound designer Ari Cleveland, and lighting designer David Ocampo. Cori Diaz serves as Stage Manager, and Sofia Figueroa serves as Assistant Director.
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