The 7th of December is a magical day for Luz and abuela Marylin. But with tightening border restrictions, incoming college pressures and now a global pandemic, their yearly connections slow to a halt. Until one night, La Virgen Maria makes herself known...
The 7th of December is a magical day for Luz and abuela Marylin. But with tightening border restrictions, incoming college pressures and now a global pandemic, their yearly connections slow to a halt. Until one night, La Virgen Maria makes herself known...
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GRITERÍA Y LUZ // howls and light
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GRITERÍA Y LUZ // howls and light
by linda maria girón
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A play that feels like it could work well virtually or live about connecting with our loved ones far away through our traditions and memories.
A play that feels like it could work well virtually or live about connecting with our loved ones far away through our traditions and memories.
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Character Information
Luz Benavides
Nicaragua-born US immigrant, youngest daughter of three. She is capricious as any young teen but kind-hearted and wise.
Character Age
late-teens
Character Race/Ethnic Identity
Latinx,
Nicaragüense,
BIPOC
Character Gender Identity
Female/Femme/NB
Can be played by:
Actor Age
Child,
Teens,
20s
Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American,
Black, African, Caribbean, or African American,
Indigenous, First Nation, or Native American,
Latinx/o/a or Hispanic,
Middle Eastern, North African, or Arab American,
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander,
South Asian or South Asian American
Actor Gender Identity
Female,
Non-binary
Marylin Benavides
Luz’s grandmother. Nicaragüense. Still living in Nicaragua. Marylin is a natural storyteller, patient and grounded with a sharp sense of humor.
Character Age
late-sixties
Character Race/Ethnic Identity
Latinx,
Nicaragüense,
BIPOC
Character Gender Identity
Any female/femme-identifying
Can be played by:
Actor Age
40s,
50s,
60s,
70s+
Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American,
Black, African, Caribbean, or African American,
Indigenous, First Nation, or Native American,
Latinx/o/a or Hispanic,
Middle Eastern, North African, or Arab American,
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander,
South Asian or South Asian American
Actor Gender Identity
Female,
Non-binary
Rina Benavides
Luz’s mom, Nicaragua-born US immigrant, always working.