GRITERÍA Y LUZ // howls and light by linda maria girón

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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  • Shaun Leisher:
    4 Apr. 2021
    “ 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. ”

Character Information

  • Luz Benavides
    late-teens,
    Latinx, Nicaragüense, BIPOC
    ,
    Female/Femme/NB
    Nicaragua-born US immigrant, youngest daughter of three. She is capricious as any young teen but kind-hearted and wise.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      Child, Teens, 20s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any actor of color
    • Gender: 
      Female, Non-binary
  • Marylin Benavides
    late-sixties,
    Latinx, Nicaragüense, BIPOC
    ,
    Any female/femme-identifying
    Luz’s grandmother. Nicaragüense. Still living in Nicaragua. Marylin is a natural storyteller, patient and grounded with a sharp sense of humor.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      40s, 50s, 60s, 70s+
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any actor of color
    • Gender: 
      Female, Non-binary
  • Rina Benavides
    late-thirties,
    Latinx, Nicaragüense, BIPOC
    ,
    Any female/femme-identifying
    Luz’s mom, Nicaragua-born US immigrant, always working.
    Can be played by:
    • Age: 
      20s, 30s, 40s
    • Race/Ethnicity: 
      Any actor of color
    • Gender: 
      Female, Non-binary