La Llorona

by Gabby Wolfe

The weeping woman of Latin American myth and legend is more than just a warning for misbehaving youths. This ghost story takes us on a horrifying journey back in time to meet La Llorona in the flesh and to watch as the tragic young woman becomes a thing of nightmares. La Llorona's origin story weaves us through three generations of women and their relationship with family, love, and colonization.

The weeping woman of Latin American myth and legend is more than just a warning for misbehaving youths. This ghost story takes us on a horrifying journey back in time to meet La Llorona in the flesh and to watch as the tragic young woman becomes a thing of nightmares. La Llorona's origin story weaves us through three generations of women and their relationship with family, love, and colonization.

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La Llorona

Character Information

Casting:
Present Day Characters Mama, Abuela, and Marta can/should be doubled with Legend Characters.
Mama-Esperanza
Abuela - Mama
Marta
Ramon
Ensemble

  • Esperanza
    Wants “more” than the life her parents had. Frustrated by her sister’s willingness to go along with what has been handed to them in life. Observant, intuitive, headstrong, passionate, rash.
    18-20
    Latina/Indigenous
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Indigenous, First Nation, or Native American,
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Maite
    Esperanza’s older sister, late 20s to early 30s Latina/Indigenous, she’s been forced to become a mother to the wild Esperanza. Dutiful, follows the rules, but believes in standing up for what is right, hindered by fear.
    late 20s to early 30s
    Latina/Indigenous
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Indigenous, First Nation, or Native American,
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • DOÑA ELENA
    A noblewoman from Spain, 30s-40s or older, while she may come across as shallow, she’s very passionate about her family’s work in Latin America. Constantly planning, and strategizing.
    30s-40s or older
    Mixed: Latino and White
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • HERNAN
    Dona Elena’s nephew. The next generation in a long line of Dons. Handsome, quiet, fascinated by what his life “could be” instead of what it’s planned to be.
    20s
    Mixed: Latino and White
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic,
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • OFELIA
    A young noblewoman, Early-Mid 20s, friend of Dona Elena, she aspires to be Hernan’s wife, so that she can assume a powerful role in her community. But she also knows that such aspirations may come with a cost.
    20s
    Mixed: Latino and White
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic,
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • RAMON
    Esperanza’s childhood friend. 18-25. Works in the mines. Has had a boy-next-door crush on Esperanza for years. Doesn’t trust the authority in place. Loyal, caring, good-humored, willing to sacrifice.
    20s-30s
    Cis male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Indigenous, First Nation, or Native American,
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • VILLAGERS/GUARDS/PARTY GOERS
    Ensemble members (3-5 Actors) One actor may be designated as "The Woman in White" for haunting scenes.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Indigenous, First Nation, or Native American,
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic

Development History

Production History

  • Professional, We Happy Few Productions, 2022