INTO THE BEAUTIFUL NORTH

Based on the hilarious and heart-wrenching book by Luis Alberto Urrea- Inspired by the Movie The Maginificent Seven, Nayeli leaves with her best friends goth Vampi, and gay-bar ownder Tacho, to sneak into the US to bring seven Magnificent Mexican Men to defend their town from drug dealers. The epic journey from Sinaloa, Mexico- to- San Diego and finally to Kankakee Illinois- is laugh out loud funny and gut...

Based on the hilarious and heart-wrenching book by Luis Alberto Urrea- Inspired by the Movie The Maginificent Seven, Nayeli leaves with her best friends goth Vampi, and gay-bar ownder Tacho, to sneak into the US to bring seven Magnificent Mexican Men to defend their town from drug dealers. The epic journey from Sinaloa, Mexico- to- San Diego and finally to Kankakee Illinois- is laugh out loud funny and gut wrenching at the same time.

  • Inquire About Rights
  • Recommend
  • Download
  • Save to Library

INTO THE BEAUTIFUL NORTH

Recommended by

  • Cheryl Bear: INTO THE BEAUTIFUL NORTH

    A dangerous trip to save the town where adventures go into unexpected territory, but what sustains them is a visceral courage, passion and conviction. The heroes are not who we expect, they're so much better! Marvelous!

    A dangerous trip to save the town where adventures go into unexpected territory, but what sustains them is a visceral courage, passion and conviction. The heroes are not who we expect, they're so much better! Marvelous!

  • Ellen Koivisto: INTO THE BEAUTIFUL NORTH

    What a beautiful play, with vistas and snow and deserts and trash mountains and a quest to save a town by finding 7 Mexican men to sneak back into Mexico to fight off the narcos. During this huge road trip, people who are supposed to be heroes turn out not to be, people who should be compadres aren't, and people who seemed ordinary (or maybe a little crazy) become heroes before our eyes. You won't forget this piece -- it is magnificent!

    What a beautiful play, with vistas and snow and deserts and trash mountains and a quest to save a town by finding 7 Mexican men to sneak back into Mexico to fight off the narcos. During this huge road trip, people who are supposed to be heroes turn out not to be, people who should be compadres aren't, and people who seemed ordinary (or maybe a little crazy) become heroes before our eyes. You won't forget this piece -- it is magnificent!

  • Sheila Cowley: INTO THE BEAUTIFUL NORTH

    A rollicking road trip inspired by The Magnificent Seven, to bring seven good men back to Mexico to save their town. A plucky young woman and her friends run up against racism, homophobia, Homeland Security and misguided missionaries - but complete their quest with joyous rebellion, absurdist humor and sheer determination. Terrific characters on a rousing quest for change.

    A rollicking road trip inspired by The Magnificent Seven, to bring seven good men back to Mexico to save their town. A plucky young woman and her friends run up against racism, homophobia, Homeland Security and misguided missionaries - but complete their quest with joyous rebellion, absurdist humor and sheer determination. Terrific characters on a rousing quest for change.

View all 4 recommendations
NAYELI – Latina ( age 19) The optimistic Karate-chopping heroine.

TACHO - Latino. (age 30-40) Openly gay. Nayeli’s friend and boss and big brother-mother figure.

VAMPI – Latina (19). Her dynamically pessimistic devil’s advocate Goth best friend. An orphan.

(AND 4 super versatile ensemble dynamos)

IRMA - Latina (45-60)-Nayeli’s aunt. A feminist bowling champion and town mayor. Also plays OPERATOR, ARACELI, WAITRESS, THUG (AKA BIKER CHICK)

ATOMIKO - Latino (25-30)- Also plays JOHNNY DEPP, MAID / MARIA SANCHEZ PROJECTIONIST, IMMIGRANT WOMAN

GARCIA-GARCIA- Latino (45-60). plays NARCO, GARCIA-GARCIA, CAPITAN, CREEPY MAN, PORFIRIO, the dapper CHAVA, RIGOBERTO, FISHERMAN, JIMBO

ANGEL: Latino (25-35) plays DON PEPE, MAID, OTHER CREEPY MAN, SOLDIER, BORDER PATROL, both COYOTES, GUY IN STORE

MATITO - Latino (25-35) – plays COP, CHUY, OTHER CREEPY MAN, ZOMBIE, ICE CREAM MAN, OFFICER ARNIE, MATT, MEXICAN COOK, SULLY, SAL’S BOSS

Production History

  • Type Professional, Organization 16th Street Theater, Year 2017