Aurora

by Leonard Madrid

When death rolls through the streets of Mora, Aurora has to make a decision. Who will die? In this Adaptation of Alcestis, everyone in a family has to choose.

When death rolls through the streets of Mora, Aurora has to make a decision. Who will die? In this Adaptation of Alcestis, everyone in a family has to choose.

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Aurora

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    “

    AURORA beautifully depicts the many forms of love within a mythic dreamscape. Fantasy grounded in plausible humanity. Just lovely!

    AURORA beautifully depicts the many forms of love within a mythic dreamscape. Fantasy grounded in plausible humanity. Just lovely!

    ”

Character Information

  • Aurora
    In her thirties. She never had it good, until just about now. One of the beating hearts of a small town. The one who picks up burden everyone else drops. Married to Adelino. Tia (but also kind of Mother) to Solito.
    30'sto 50's
    American Latina
    a cis Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Adelino
    Aurora's husband. Once a badass. Now a goodass.
    The other beating heart of a small town.
    Hispanic/Latino
    a cis Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Solito
    Son of the Sun. Nephew to Aurora.
    teens
    a cis Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Child,
      Teens
    • 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
      Male
  • Hermin
    Also a son of the Sun. Half-brother to Solito. Here....but like he's always listening to a song playing in another room.
    20-50
    a cis Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s
    • 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
      Male
  • Sebastiana
    The lady death. Usually made of bones.
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s,
      70s+
  • Odelia
    A chorus, a member of the church band. One of the three fates. One of the queens of heaven.
    Can be played by:
    • 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
  • Omelia
    A chorus, a member of the church band. One of the three fates. One of the queens of heaven.
    Any Race (BIPOC preferred)
    Can be played by:
    • 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
  • Ofelia
    A chorus, a member of the church band. One of the three fates. One of the queens of heaven.
    Any Race (BIPOC preferred)
    Can be played by:
    • 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

Development History

  • Reading, Festival Internacional de Teatro Universitario, 2015
  • Reading, Victory Gardens Theatre, 2010

Production History

  • University, Easter New Mexico University, 2009
  • University, University of New Mexico, 2008

Awards

  • KCACTF Latinidad
    KCACTF
    Winner
    2008