Things You Should Know When Setting up an Ofrenda

by Andrew Siañez-De La O

TEN-MINUTE PLAY: Luz is helping set up the family ofrenda and Alonso, her older brother, takes this opportunity to teach her the symbolism behind this family tradition, even if it is one they haven't kept up with.

TEN-MINUTE PLAY: Luz is helping set up the family ofrenda and Alonso, her older brother, takes this opportunity to teach her the symbolism behind this family tradition, even if it is one they haven't kept up with.

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Things You Should Know When Setting up an Ofrenda

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  • Cassie M. Seinuk: Things You Should Know When Setting up an Ofrenda by Andrew Siañez-De La O
    “

    Great ten minute play! I had a chance to see and stage manage at the Boston Theater Marathon and I am still thinking about this one. I love how this play delves into a cultural form of grieving and celebrating the life of one we lost, and it also uses this form to break from typical 10mp naturalism and lean into magical realism.

    Great ten minute play! I had a chance to see and stage manage at the Boston Theater Marathon and I am still thinking about this one. I love how this play delves into a cultural form of grieving and celebrating the life of one we lost, and it also uses this form to break from typical 10mp naturalism and lean into magical realism.

    ”
  • Fabiola R. Decius: Things You Should Know When Setting up an Ofrenda by Andrew Siañez-De La O
    “

    I had the opportunity to view this play as part of the Boston Theater Marathon XXIV. It's such an informative, but also an engaging piece, about the significance of the Día de los Muertos. As an educator, I definitely feel it could be an important play to use within the classroom and add as part of a curriculum for anyone who is teaching about the Day of the Dead.

    I had the opportunity to view this play as part of the Boston Theater Marathon XXIV. It's such an informative, but also an engaging piece, about the significance of the Día de los Muertos. As an educator, I definitely feel it could be an important play to use within the classroom and add as part of a curriculum for anyone who is teaching about the Day of the Dead.

    ”

Character Information

  • Alonso
    Late Teens
    Latinx
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male,
      Non-binary
  • Luz
    Early Teens
    Latinx
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Child,
      Teens
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female,
      Non-binary
  • Abuela
    40s, 50s
    Latinx
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female

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