El Loro, El Gato y El Espiritu Santo (or The Parrot, the Cat and the Holy Ghost) by Kelly McBurnette-Andronicos

10 MINUTE - With their pious neighbor's precious parrot dead and their cat the prime suspect, three sisters are about to engage in the mother of all cover-ups.
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El Loro, El Gato y El Espiritu Santo (or The Parrot, the Cat and the Holy Ghost)

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  • Jennifer O'Grady:
    3 Feb. 2019
    “ I love the unusual and darkly comic plot of this ten-minute play and its strong female characters. Would be a terrific piece for female actors to perform, ”
  • Rachael Carnes:
    28 Jan. 2019
    “ What a refreshingly breezy read! Fun and confident, light-hearted and spacious and featuring something we don't see enough of: Excellent roles for teen girls! It is not surprising that this delightful play is among the most-recommended short plays on NPX. It would be such fun to produce, and is engaging, and appropriate, for younger performers. Perfect for a short play festival, or a drama class showcase.
    ”
  • Gemma Cooper-Novack:
    14 Jan. 2019
    “ The combination of the somewhat absurd scenario and the strong, realistically portrayed sisterly relationship makes this play hilarious and oddly moving! Also a great idea for school festivals. ”
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BERNA : The oldest, and bossiest, of three sisters. She always
knows what to do, and who should do it. Latina female,
teenager.

VERONICA: The second oldest sister. Thoughtful and
intelligent. A problem solver. Latina female, younger
teenager.

CECI: The youngest of the three sisters. Optimistic, sensitive
and naive. Latina female, youngest teenager.

The Voice of DOÑA CUCA: The pious and elderly neighbor. Latina
female. 70 years old.

Development History

  • Reading
    ,
    Midwest Dramatists Conference
    ,
    2017

Production History

  • Professional
    ,
    Outpost Repertory Theatre
    ,
    2018
  • Community Theater
    ,
    Open Space Arts
    ,
    2018
  • Professional
    ,
    Raices Theatre Company, Buffalo, NY
    ,
    2016
  • Community Theater
    ,
    Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette, Lafayette, IN
    ,
    2013

Awards

Semi-Finalist
,
Gary Garrison Play Showcase
,
Studio 33
,
2015
Finalist
,
10 Minute Play Festival
,
Durango Arts Center
,
2013
Semi-Finalist
,
10 Minute Play Festival
,
The Collective
,
2013
Semi-Finalist
,
10 Minute Play Festival
,
The Heartland Theatre Company
,
2013