Perreo

by Valen-Marie Santos

When Alicia reluctantly decides to help her cousin become a reggaeton star, she is unexpectedly thrown into a world of designer clothes, luxury cars, and perreo––the latino urbano music industry. Amidst the infectious pulse of reggaeton and the heat of Miami summer, Valen-Marie Santos’s new drama PERREO considers the daunting question: is there room for Latinas to succeed in a world where female objectification...

When Alicia reluctantly decides to help her cousin become a reggaeton star, she is unexpectedly thrown into a world of designer clothes, luxury cars, and perreo––the latino urbano music industry. Amidst the infectious pulse of reggaeton and the heat of Miami summer, Valen-Marie Santos’s new drama PERREO considers the daunting question: is there room for Latinas to succeed in a world where female objectification is the name of the game?

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  • Sam Kebede: Perreo by Valen-Marie Santos
    “

    Got to see a reading of this at The Public and loved it. Whether you love reggaeton or have never listened to it, you will fall in love with this script

    Got to see a reading of this at The Public and loved it. Whether you love reggaeton or have never listened to it, you will fall in love with this script

    ”
  • Joel Lara: Perreo by Valen-Marie Santos
    “

    What begins as a fun, witty exploration of reggaeton and music culture gradually delivers a powerful gut punch about the realities of the industry. I couldn’t stop reading, and when I finished, it took me a moment to come back to myself. This one is going to stay with me. Amazing.

    What begins as a fun, witty exploration of reggaeton and music culture gradually delivers a powerful gut punch about the realities of the industry. I couldn’t stop reading, and when I finished, it took me a moment to come back to myself. This one is going to stay with me. Amazing.

    ”

Character Information

Additional ensemble/dancers may be fitting for this show if feasible.
  • ALICIA
    Dominican-American. Subtle superiority complex. A realist.
    18
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • VICKI
    Dominican-American. A young rising reggaeton artist or "female reggaeton artist."
    Alicia's cousin.
    17
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • YESICA
    Puerto Rican. Spends her nights partying and her days recovering. Vicki's latest
    best friend.
    21
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • TRUENO
    Colombian. The hottest urbano music producer in Latin music. A total romantic.
    22
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic,
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • DJ FUSCIA
    Colombian. A popular club DJ. Effortlessly cool. Genuinely kind. Doesn't mess
    with any drama.
    27
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman,
      Non-binary
  • DADDY DEMBOW
    Puerto Rican. The modern king of reggaeton. "God first, mom second,
    mujeres third."
    33
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man

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