SHOW DATES MARCH 13TH - 29TH
FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS AT 7:30 PM AND SUNDAYS AT 3:00 PM
AUDITION DATES
JANUARY 8TH
AUDITIONS WILL BE THURSDAY FROM 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
DIRECTED BY
NICK LOPEZ
PLAY BY
CARMEN RIVERA-TORADO
La Gringa is about a young woman’s search for her identity. Maria Elena Garcia goes to visit her family in Puerto Rico during the Christmas holidays and arrives with plans to connect with her homeland. Although this is her first trip to Puerto Rico, she has had an intense love for the island, and even majored in Puerto Rican Studies in college. Once Maria is in Puerto Rico, she realizes that Puerto Rico does not welcome her with open arms. The majority of the Puerto Ricans on the island consider her an American – a gringa – and Maria considers this a betrayal. If she’s a Puerto Rican in the United States and an American in Puerto Rico, Maria concludes that she is nobody everywhere. Her uncle, Manolo, spiritually teaches her that identity isn’t based on superficial and external definitions, but rather is an essence that she has had all along in her heart.
SYNOPSIS
AUDITION INFORMATION
AUDITION TIMES
Auditions will take place on Thursday, January 8th from 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Please sign up below. Please note that we will do our best to work with walk-ins.
IN-PERSON AUDITIONS
Sides will be provided for cold reads when you arrive at the audition.
SELF-TAPE AUDITIONS
Please film two sides of your choice. They may be the same character, or different characters. Choose sides that best demonstrate your range and ability.
AUDITION SIDES
Folks will be asked to do a cold read at auditions, and sides will be provided when you arrive.
AUDITION FORM
Before coming in for your audition, please fill out the below audition form. If you do not have a printer, the form will be available at auditions. Please include a headshot if you have one.
PERFORMANCE DATES
Performances will run from March 13th to March 29th. Performances will take place from Friday to Sunday during this time. Friday and Saturday performances are at 7:30 PM and Sundays at 3:00 PM.
TECH REHEARSAL
Tech rehearsal will take place from March 8th to 12th. Please note that tech rehearsal is mandatory for all actors.
AUDITION PREPARATION
NEED TO KNOW
Actors will be provided sides when they arrive at the audition.
CALLBACKS
If needed will be held on Friday, January 9th. Please note that callbacks are by invitation.
CONFLICTS
All actors should have their conflicts listed at time of auditions. There is space on the sheet for this.
MORE QUESTIONS?
Please email questions for auditions to production@paplayhouse.org
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
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22, female: Puerto Rican American (Nuyorican). Young and naive. Her hopes and desire are fueled by heartbreak and rejection as she endeavors into the search for her identity.
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24, female: Maria’s Cousin. Native to the hustle and bustle of the island. She is overwhelmed and a bit annoyed by her cousin’s visit but can’t help being intrigued none the less.
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Early 60’s, male: Norma’s husband. Hardworking and connected to land. He is supportive and understanding of everyone in his family and does his best to keep the peace. He is nostalgic, patient, and loyal.
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Early 60’s, male: Maria’s uncle. Despite his decline in health, he is a spirited dreamer with a strong connection to the land and culture. Although put out to pasture, he still desires to be untamed.
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Late 50’s, female: Maria’s Aunt. Very protective of her family and home. She has grown resentful largely due to her own unrequited dreams of being a singer and her strained relationship with her own sister. (Ability to sing is a plus)
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24, male: He is hardworking and driven with special connection to the land. Just like Iris, he understands the economic hardships of the island but is still able to remain optimistic. He falls for Maria.
PRODUCTION STAFF
TBD
TBD
SET AND LIGHTING DESIGNER
COSTUME DESIGNER
TBD
NICK LOPEZ
STAGE MANAGER
DIRECTOR
TBD
PHOTOGRAPHY
INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY
Become a part of the Playhouse. Here at Pennsylvania Playhouse, we rely on the community to do what we do. Each year we run six shows, three plays, and three musicals. We welcome anyone regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identification, age, socio-economic status, national origin, sexual orientation, or ability.
INCLUSIÓN Y DIVERSIDAD
Conviértete en parte de Playhouse. Aquí en Pennsylvania Playhouse, confiamos en la comunidad para hacer lo que hacemos. Cada año presentamos seis espectáculos, tres obras de teatro y tres musicales. Damos la bienvenida a cualquier persona independientemente de su raza, color, religión, género, identificación de género, edad, nivel socioeconómico, origen nacional, orientación sexual o capacidad.
