In The Name Of Salomé

by Marco Antonio Rodriguez

An original new play inspired by Julia Alvarez’s epic, best-selling fictional novel of real-life iconic poet Salomé Ureña de Henríquez. Born in the 1850s, in a time of intense political and emotional repression and turmoil, Salomé’s fervent patriotic poems turned her into a national icon. “In the Name of Salomé” is equally the story of Salomé’s daughter, Camila, who grows up in exile, in the shadow of her mother...

An original new play inspired by Julia Alvarez’s epic, best-selling fictional novel of real-life iconic poet Salomé Ureña de Henríquez. Born in the 1850s, in a time of intense political and emotional repression and turmoil, Salomé’s fervent patriotic poems turned her into a national icon. “In the Name of Salomé” is equally the story of Salomé’s daughter, Camila, who grows up in exile, in the shadow of her mother’s legend.

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In The Name Of Salomé

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  • Guadalís Del Carmen: In The Name Of Salomé by Marco Antonio Rodriguez
    “

    It's as if Salomé wrote this play herself, is how beautiful the poetry and language in this play are. Marco is a master at injecting comedy in tense moments without taking away from the deeper message. I've loved the book this play is adapted from, and this play does not disappointed. The female characters are bold, smart and defiant.

    It's as if Salomé wrote this play herself, is how beautiful the poetry and language in this play are. Marco is a master at injecting comedy in tense moments without taking away from the deeper message. I've loved the book this play is adapted from, and this play does not disappointed. The female characters are bold, smart and defiant.

    ”

Character Information

  • Nicolás Ureña de Mendoza (can also play Eugenio)
    Father to Salomé and Ramona.
    50's
    Latinx
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      50s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Ramona Ureña Díaz (Mon)
    Older sister to Salomé. Loud. Blunt. Can be crass and does not apologize for it. Full of life.
    Must be able to play little girl to 50's
    Latinx
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Child,
      Teens,
      20s,
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American,
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Pedro Nicolás Federico Henríquez Ureña (Pibín)
    Brother to Camila.
    Must be able to play little boy through 60's
    Latinx
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Child,
      20s,
      60s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American,
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Francisco Henríquez Carvajal (Pancho/Papancho)
    Eventual husband to Salomé and father to Salomé's children. Initially shy. Insecure.
    Must be able to play teens through 70's
    Latinx
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s,
      40s,
      70s+
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Marion Reed (Can also play Tivisita)
    Close friend to Camila. Outspoken. Free spirit. Straight forward. Headstrong.
    Early to mid 20's
    Latinx
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Natalia Henríquez Lombardo
    Camila's niece. Daughter of Pedro.
    Early to mid 20's
    Latinx
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Sylvestre
    Dominican of Haitian descent. Black. In Spanish he speaks cibaeño Dominican which is a provincial dialect. For the purposes of the English version, his English is broken into a somewhat urban flavor.
    Early to mid 20's
    afro-latino
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American,
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Tivisita Garza de Henríquez (Can also play Marion)
    Can also play Marion. Salomé's pupil and eventual wife to Pancho. Mousy. Nervous. Shy. Carries an inner strength and magnetism.
    Must be able to play teens through 40's
    Latinx
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      40s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Eugenio María de Hostos (Can also play Nicolás)
    Can also play Nicolás. Poet. Philosohper. Activist. Handsome. Charming. Magnetic energy that draws you in.

    20's to early 30's
    Latinx
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Salomé Ureña de Henríquez
    Role must be played by and Afro-Latina. No exceptions.
    Must be able to play little girl through 40's
    Afro Latina
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Child,
      Teens,
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American,
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Camila Henríquez Ureña
    Daughter to Salomé and Pancho. Shy. Soft Spoken. Reserved.
    Must be able to play little girl through 70's
    Latinx
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female

Production History

  • Professional, Repertorio Español, 2017

Awards

  • Oustanding Achievement In Playwriting
    LATA (Latin Alternative Theater Award) - NY
    Winner
    2018
  • Oustanding Achievement In Playwriting
    ACE (Association Of Latin Critics In Entertainment - NY)
    Winner
    2018
  • Oustanding Achievement In Playwriting
    HOLA (Hispanic Organization Of Latin Actors)
    Winner
    2018