Sergio's Museum

by Steve Moulds

While the Mexican Revolution transforms the country, Sergio de la Plata spends his days in a quiet mountain town, poised to inherit a massive art collection when he turns eighteen. But when his parents die in a horrific accident, Sergio is suddenly alone in the world. Enter Ana, Sergio's radical governess, who's determined to cure her young charge of his class bias. Can these two orphans solve the mystery behind...

While the Mexican Revolution transforms the country, Sergio de la Plata spends his days in a quiet mountain town, poised to inherit a massive art collection when he turns eighteen. But when his parents die in a horrific accident, Sergio is suddenly alone in the world. Enter Ana, Sergio's radical governess, who's determined to cure her young charge of his class bias. Can these two orphans solve the mystery behind the museum's most valuable acquisition?

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Sergio's Museum

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  • Eugene O'Neill Theater Center: Sergio's Museum by Steve Moulds
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    It is the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's pleasure to recommend Steve Moulds and their play Sergio's Museum as a finalist for our 2020 National Playwrights Conference. This particular work emerged from a highly competitive, anonymous, and multi-tiered selection process to become one of 63 finalists out of more than 1,500 submissions. This enthralling piece galvanized the hearts and theatrical imaginations of our reading teams and is fully championed by our offices. We are honored to put our enthusiastic support behind this writer and their ongoing contributions to the American Theater.

    It is the Eugene O'Neill Theater Center's pleasure to recommend Steve Moulds and their play Sergio's Museum as a finalist for our 2020 National Playwrights Conference. This particular work emerged from a highly competitive, anonymous, and multi-tiered selection process to become one of 63 finalists out of more than 1,500 submissions. This enthralling piece galvanized the hearts and theatrical imaginations of our reading teams and is fully championed by our offices. We are honored to put our enthusiastic support behind this writer and their ongoing contributions to the American Theater.

    ”

Character Information

The characters are all Mexican, and should be played by Latinx actors.
  • Sergio de la Plata
    When he speaks to the audience, Sergio is an eighteen-year-old man.
    Sergio spends most of the play in his memory, reliving the events of his eleventh year.
    The actor playing Sergio should navigate that duality with a spirit of playfulness.
    18
    Mexican
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      Teens,
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Ana Moreno
    the educated child of domestic workers
    20
    Mexican
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • The Curator
    the keeper of Sergio's estate
    who doubles as HECTOR DE LA PLATA, Sergio's father
    30s - 40s
    Mexican
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Carmen de la Plata
    Sergio's mother
    who doubles as THE COLLECTOR, a woman with an agenda
    30s
    Mexican
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Gabriela Moreno
    the De la Platas’ housekeeper and Ana’s mother
    who doubles as the GOSSIPY WOMAN
    30s
    Mexican
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Salomon Moreno
    the De la Platas’ driver and Ana’s father
    who doubles as the BURLY MAN
    30s-40s
    Mexican
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male

Development History

  • Workshop, Theatre [502], 2019

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