A Skeptic and a Bruja

by Rosa Fernandez

When Sam and Jess shoot the latest episode of their hit paranormal investigation show "A Skeptic and a Bruja" they are thrown for a loop when their crew member, Remy sees a ghost. The women struggle with their own biases and beliefs as the house they investigate reveals itself to them.

When Sam and Jess shoot the latest episode of their hit paranormal investigation show "A Skeptic and a Bruja" they are thrown for a loop when their crew member, Remy sees a ghost. The women struggle with their own biases and beliefs as the house they investigate reveals itself to them.

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A Skeptic and a Bruja

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  • Elizabeth A. M. Keel: A Skeptic and a Bruja by Rosa Fernandez
    “

    Ohhhhhhhh, what a treat. I wound up reading this at home alone, in the pitch black dark by candlelight the evening following a tornado. YUP YUP YUP YUP YUP. The title is smart and easy to market, the culture (brujas, Paleras, and Espiritismo) is elegantly represented, it's sexy and fresh, the subplots are easy to follow, the pay off is divine, there’s a final jump scare, it’s got family, it’s got romance, it’s got humor - hurry, hurry, hurry, and produce this now!

    Ohhhhhhhh, what a treat. I wound up reading this at home alone, in the pitch black dark by candlelight the evening following a tornado. YUP YUP YUP YUP YUP. The title is smart and easy to market, the culture (brujas, Paleras, and Espiritismo) is elegantly represented, it's sexy and fresh, the subplots are easy to follow, the pay off is divine, there’s a final jump scare, it’s got family, it’s got romance, it’s got humor - hurry, hurry, hurry, and produce this now!

    ”
  • Kelly Copps: A Skeptic and a Bruja by Rosa Fernandez
    “

    This script immediately pulled me in. Both exciting and realistic, it offers a brilliant theatre playground for actors and designers alike.

    This script immediately pulled me in. Both exciting and realistic, it offers a brilliant theatre playground for actors and designers alike.

    ”
  • John Bavoso: A Skeptic and a Bruja by Rosa Fernandez
    “

    Fernandez has created a story that’s fun and spooky but also contains real pathos as well as characters that you will fall in love with and relate to. This script offers so many great opportunities for both actors and designers to play and experiment. This is a play I’d love to experience live!

    Fernandez has created a story that’s fun and spooky but also contains real pathos as well as characters that you will fall in love with and relate to. This script offers so many great opportunities for both actors and designers to play and experiment. This is a play I’d love to experience live!

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Character Information

  • Sam
    The Skeptic. She questions things, some would say to a fault. It makes her good at her job. Virgo
    African American / Black
    She/her
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Jess
    The Bruja. A believer and psychic who is empathic and sympathetic. She is no fool. Libra
    Black/Afro Latinx
    She/her
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American,
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Remy
    The Glue. Remy is also a skeptic, but she brings balance to the skeptic/bruja scales. She is painfully funny and fun-loving.
    Afro Latina/ Indigenous Latina
    She/her
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American,
      Indigenous, First Nation, or Native American,
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Priscilla
    The Wild Card. The owner of the B&B. She has had a lot of trauma in the last year and is having trouble feeling grounded. Sagittarius
    African American/ Black
    She/her
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female

Development History

Production History

  • Professional, freefall Theatre, 2022
  • Professional, 2022

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