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.

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

    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,

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

    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.

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

    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.

    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

  • University, Georgia State University, 2021
  • Community Theater, Open Space Arts, 2018
  • Professional, Outpost Repertory Theatre, 2018
  • Professional, Raices Theatre Company, Buffalo, NY, 2016
  • Community Theater, Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette, Lafayette, IN, 2013

Awards

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