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...

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

    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.

    ”

Character Information

  • Rina Benavides
    Luz’s mom, Nicaragua-born US immigrant, always working.
    late-thirties
    Latinx,
    Nicaragüense,
    BIPOC
    Any female/femme-identifying
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • 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
  • Luz Benavides
    Nicaragua-born US immigrant, youngest daughter of three. She is capricious as any young teen but kind-hearted and wise.
    late-teens
    Latinx,
    Nicaragüense,
    BIPOC
    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.
    late-sixties
    Latinx,
    Nicaragüense,
    BIPOC
    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