Eastside Queer Stories 2019 – Casting Breakdown
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Eastside Queer Stories is an LGBTQ one-act play festival, featuring 6 plays written by LGBTQ playwrights. Below is casting break down of each play and the characters.
Audition Information Auditions Dates: February 5, 8, 9, and 10 Callbacks Date: TBD Rehearsal Timeline February 2019 Show Run: March 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24 Location: EST/LA in the Atwater Village Theater 3269 Casitas Ave Los Angeles, CA 90039 Directors: Various Producers: Ana Bernal, Troy Loftin, Lizzy Ross, Abe Zapata Jr. To submit for any roles below, please send materials with PLAY NAME/ROLE in subject line to: [email protected] |
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Eastside Queer Stories is an LGBTQ one-act play festival, featuring 6 plays written by LGBTQ playwrights. Below is casting break down of each play and the characters.
Audition Information
Auditions
Dates: February 5, 8, 9, and 10
Callbacks
Date: TBD
Rehearsal Timeline
February 2019
Show Run:
March 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
Location:
EST/LA in the Atwater Village Theater
3269 Casitas Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90039
Directors: Various
Producers: Ana Bernal, Troy Loftin,
Lizzy Ross, Abe Zapata Jr.
To submit for any roles below, please send materials with PLAY NAME/ROLE in subject line to: [email protected]
Audition Information
Auditions
Dates: February 5, 8, 9, and 10
Callbacks
Date: TBD
Rehearsal Timeline
February 2019
Show Run:
March 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24
Location:
EST/LA in the Atwater Village Theater
3269 Casitas Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90039
Directors: Various
Producers: Ana Bernal, Troy Loftin,
Lizzy Ross, Abe Zapata Jr.
To submit for any roles below, please send materials with PLAY NAME/ROLE in subject line to: [email protected]
Casting Breakdown:
THE ANCIENT TIES by Izzy Bravo
Director: Jonathan Muñoz Prouix
Mina is a young queer person exploring her sexual desires and fantasies. When her mom has an
alarming predictive dream about Mina, Mina is afraid that her mom will discover her kinky lifestyle and
turns to her pre-colonial ancestors for guidance.
MINA, 22-25
Latinx/Brown, femme presenting. Mina is a young, queer womxn who struggles with her sexual
liberation process.
ROSA, 48-52
Latina/Brown, female. Mina’s mother. Devout Catholic. Can foresee worrisome situations through her
dreams.
LILA, any age
Brown, any gender presentation, she/her pronouns. Mina’s ancestral light, acts like a messenger for
Mina’s ancestors and represents Mina’s ancient ancestral history.
FELIPE, 50-54
Latino/Brown, male. Rosa’s husband, Mina’s father. Tries to keep Rosa from worrying over her dreams.
CHELSEA, 22-25
Any race/ethnicity except Latinx/Brown. Mina’s rope play partner, a rope top/rigger.
INTERCESSION by Maia Villa
Director: Lauren Campedelli
Intercession is a one act play about mental illness, divine intervention, and kitty cats, with elements of
magic realism, ritual, and spoken word. While in a manic state (from recently diagnosed bipolar
disorder), VIK attempts to receive and deliver a sacred message, while their friends and roommates SIL
and LANA—their chosen family—navigate how to ensure VIK’s safety and wellness as well as figure out
their own young lives on the penultimate evening before they all move out of their apartment.
VIK, 22 -28
AFAB or AMAB; non-binary gender. Pronouns: they/them/their. Mexican-American and/or First Nations
ancestry. Vik is a musician and performance artist who was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder six months
ago. Playful/creative with gender presentation day by day, and integrates it into their art. Spoken word.
Vocals. Some Spanish and Nahuatl.
SIL, 22 -28
AFAB; non-binary gender, leaning toward masculine presentation. Pronouns: they/them/their and
he/him/his. Latinx-American preferred; Irish-American or Italian-American okay. Renounced Catholic. An
anarchy philosophy academic and punk, works at a grassroots non-profit. Light Spanglish.
LANA, 22-28
Transgender woman. Pronouns: she/her. Afro-Latinx or Latinx-American preferred, all ethnicities
considered. A stand-up comedian and side hustler. Quick-witted, direct attitude, smooth confidence.
Movement experience a plus.
FLOWER OF ANGER by Edwin Alexis Gómez
Director: Ron Lagomarsino
It is the winter of 1999 at the Tirador family flower shop in Los Angeles. The Spirit visits the shop
thirteen years after passing away bearing witness to Ariana revealing how he died. Her son Beto harbors
a secret of his own.
ARIANA TIRADOR, 36
Latina, Female (Born 1963). A passionate Latina, had her son Beto when she was 16-years-old with her
high school sweetheart Ignacio. She took over the flower
shop, is sexually liberated and has always put Beto in front of her own personal needs.
BETO TIRADOR, 21
Queer Latino, Male (Born 1978). Beto is an intelligent and sensitive young man who dropped out of
college to help his mother at the flower shop. He is contending with a recent HIV diagnosis and the
revelation of how his father actually died.
IGNACIO VALLE, 25
Gay Latino, Male, speaks Spanish fluently (Born 1961). The Spirit of Ignacio, Beto’s father, Ariana’s high
school sweetheart. He died in 1986 from complications of AIDS. He visits the flower shop on this specific
day as the truth about his death surfaces and Beto’s diagnosis comes to light.
IDEN by Zack Guzman
Director: Susan Jagosz
A youth is forced to enter into the global human tracking system after a run in with the law. An issue
arises when registering when they have to consider the far reaching implications of their place in
system.
REI, 18-22
Female, genderqueer, they/them pronouns, Latinx or Afro-Latinx. Impressionable and looking for their
own way in the world.
JUNE, 22-26
Female, she/her, any ethnicity. Part of the resistance against the system and Rei’s neighborhood friend.
CATA, 40-60
Female, she/her, Latinx or Afro-Latinx. Rei’s mother, trying to keep Rei out of trouble and out of the eyes
of the system.
PHYSICIAN, 30-60
Male, he/him, any ethnicity. System work trying to get individuals to assign themselves.
PATROL/GUARD/ANNOUNCER
Male/ he/him, any ethnicity. Workers within the system The boundaries for the civilians.
WOMAN 1
Female, she/her, any ethnicity. Civilian getting assigned at IDEN
WOMAN 2
Female, she/her, any ethnicity. Civilian getting assigned at IDEN
MONSTER by Lauren Feller
Director: Susie Tanner
A play about the monsters we carry inside of us (and how to defeat them.)
GRACE, 24-28
All ethnicities, female. A young woman struggles with her mental illness as those around her are
affected by her inability to take accountability for herself.
REBECCA, 40-45
All ethnicities, female. Grace’s therapist – gentle, but firm. Helping Grace come to terms with accepting
her flaws in a more loving, constructive way.
CELESTE, 24-28
All ethnicities, female. Grace’s live-in romantic partner, very sweet and loving, but getting worn down by
Grace’s behavior.
LITTLE GIRL, 7-12
All ethnicities, female. Young Grace, appears to her in dreams, represents her inner child. Scared,
reaching out for affection/love.
BLEED by Stephanie G. Galindo
Director: TBD
Through multiple stages of her life, a young woman hides the pains of a severe, irregular menstrual cycle
from her mother and girlfriend -- until she learns about the illness her mother hid from her.
BAILEY, 10-30
Dark to light skin. Female identified. She is a stubborn child but cooperates. They like to be alone but
love the friend’s circle.
MOTHER, 27-47
Light brown to light skinned, Mexican American, female identified, heterosexual. She has a subtle
sadness but is a heart-warming person. A nurturing mother who wants best for her daughter’s
happiness.
CINDY, 13-29
Light skinned, native American/Mexican American. Female identified bisexual. She is a curious curvy
person with an independent reasoning in life. A bit greedy but still cares for people.
THE ANCIENT TIES by Izzy Bravo
Director: Jonathan Muñoz Prouix
Mina is a young queer person exploring her sexual desires and fantasies. When her mom has an
alarming predictive dream about Mina, Mina is afraid that her mom will discover her kinky lifestyle and
turns to her pre-colonial ancestors for guidance.
MINA, 22-25
Latinx/Brown, femme presenting. Mina is a young, queer womxn who struggles with her sexual
liberation process.
ROSA, 48-52
Latina/Brown, female. Mina’s mother. Devout Catholic. Can foresee worrisome situations through her
dreams.
LILA, any age
Brown, any gender presentation, she/her pronouns. Mina’s ancestral light, acts like a messenger for
Mina’s ancestors and represents Mina’s ancient ancestral history.
FELIPE, 50-54
Latino/Brown, male. Rosa’s husband, Mina’s father. Tries to keep Rosa from worrying over her dreams.
CHELSEA, 22-25
Any race/ethnicity except Latinx/Brown. Mina’s rope play partner, a rope top/rigger.
INTERCESSION by Maia Villa
Director: Lauren Campedelli
Intercession is a one act play about mental illness, divine intervention, and kitty cats, with elements of
magic realism, ritual, and spoken word. While in a manic state (from recently diagnosed bipolar
disorder), VIK attempts to receive and deliver a sacred message, while their friends and roommates SIL
and LANA—their chosen family—navigate how to ensure VIK’s safety and wellness as well as figure out
their own young lives on the penultimate evening before they all move out of their apartment.
VIK, 22 -28
AFAB or AMAB; non-binary gender. Pronouns: they/them/their. Mexican-American and/or First Nations
ancestry. Vik is a musician and performance artist who was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder six months
ago. Playful/creative with gender presentation day by day, and integrates it into their art. Spoken word.
Vocals. Some Spanish and Nahuatl.
SIL, 22 -28
AFAB; non-binary gender, leaning toward masculine presentation. Pronouns: they/them/their and
he/him/his. Latinx-American preferred; Irish-American or Italian-American okay. Renounced Catholic. An
anarchy philosophy academic and punk, works at a grassroots non-profit. Light Spanglish.
LANA, 22-28
Transgender woman. Pronouns: she/her. Afro-Latinx or Latinx-American preferred, all ethnicities
considered. A stand-up comedian and side hustler. Quick-witted, direct attitude, smooth confidence.
Movement experience a plus.
FLOWER OF ANGER by Edwin Alexis Gómez
Director: Ron Lagomarsino
It is the winter of 1999 at the Tirador family flower shop in Los Angeles. The Spirit visits the shop
thirteen years after passing away bearing witness to Ariana revealing how he died. Her son Beto harbors
a secret of his own.
ARIANA TIRADOR, 36
Latina, Female (Born 1963). A passionate Latina, had her son Beto when she was 16-years-old with her
high school sweetheart Ignacio. She took over the flower
shop, is sexually liberated and has always put Beto in front of her own personal needs.
BETO TIRADOR, 21
Queer Latino, Male (Born 1978). Beto is an intelligent and sensitive young man who dropped out of
college to help his mother at the flower shop. He is contending with a recent HIV diagnosis and the
revelation of how his father actually died.
IGNACIO VALLE, 25
Gay Latino, Male, speaks Spanish fluently (Born 1961). The Spirit of Ignacio, Beto’s father, Ariana’s high
school sweetheart. He died in 1986 from complications of AIDS. He visits the flower shop on this specific
day as the truth about his death surfaces and Beto’s diagnosis comes to light.
IDEN by Zack Guzman
Director: Susan Jagosz
A youth is forced to enter into the global human tracking system after a run in with the law. An issue
arises when registering when they have to consider the far reaching implications of their place in
system.
REI, 18-22
Female, genderqueer, they/them pronouns, Latinx or Afro-Latinx. Impressionable and looking for their
own way in the world.
JUNE, 22-26
Female, she/her, any ethnicity. Part of the resistance against the system and Rei’s neighborhood friend.
CATA, 40-60
Female, she/her, Latinx or Afro-Latinx. Rei’s mother, trying to keep Rei out of trouble and out of the eyes
of the system.
PHYSICIAN, 30-60
Male, he/him, any ethnicity. System work trying to get individuals to assign themselves.
PATROL/GUARD/ANNOUNCER
Male/ he/him, any ethnicity. Workers within the system The boundaries for the civilians.
WOMAN 1
Female, she/her, any ethnicity. Civilian getting assigned at IDEN
WOMAN 2
Female, she/her, any ethnicity. Civilian getting assigned at IDEN
MONSTER by Lauren Feller
Director: Susie Tanner
A play about the monsters we carry inside of us (and how to defeat them.)
GRACE, 24-28
All ethnicities, female. A young woman struggles with her mental illness as those around her are
affected by her inability to take accountability for herself.
REBECCA, 40-45
All ethnicities, female. Grace’s therapist – gentle, but firm. Helping Grace come to terms with accepting
her flaws in a more loving, constructive way.
CELESTE, 24-28
All ethnicities, female. Grace’s live-in romantic partner, very sweet and loving, but getting worn down by
Grace’s behavior.
LITTLE GIRL, 7-12
All ethnicities, female. Young Grace, appears to her in dreams, represents her inner child. Scared,
reaching out for affection/love.
BLEED by Stephanie G. Galindo
Director: TBD
Through multiple stages of her life, a young woman hides the pains of a severe, irregular menstrual cycle
from her mother and girlfriend -- until she learns about the illness her mother hid from her.
BAILEY, 10-30
Dark to light skin. Female identified. She is a stubborn child but cooperates. They like to be alone but
love the friend’s circle.
MOTHER, 27-47
Light brown to light skinned, Mexican American, female identified, heterosexual. She has a subtle
sadness but is a heart-warming person. A nurturing mother who wants best for her daughter’s
happiness.
CINDY, 13-29
Light skinned, native American/Mexican American. Female identified bisexual. She is a curious curvy
person with an independent reasoning in life. A bit greedy but still cares for people.