Plumas Negras

by Juliette Carrillo

From the fields of Salinas, California, this is a story of the love and struggles of three generations of female farmworkers. Originally developed with the community of this area with Cornerstone Theater Company, this is the 8 actor adaptation. The play includes real historical events.

From the fields of Salinas, California, this is a story of the love and struggles of three generations of female farmworkers. Originally developed with the community of this area with Cornerstone Theater Company, this is the 8 actor adaptation. The play includes real historical events.

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Plumas Negras

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  • Cheryl Bear: Plumas Negras by Juliette Carrillo
    “

    A powerful script that is just so incredibly beautiful and moving in the telling of this family of women's story. Well done!

    A powerful script that is just so incredibly beautiful and moving in the telling of this family of women's story. Well done!

    ”
  • Nick Krentel: Plumas Negras by Juliette Carrillo
    “

    Easily one of the most beautiful, powerful, and impactful pieces I've had the pleasure of seeing live. Juliette's work as both a writer and director has moved and inspired me in ways that I will be forever grateful for. Plumas Negras has a way of reaching into your very heart and soul, taking a firm grip, and squeezing the trigger for an outburst of emotions. My face was wet for the majority of my viewing and I left the theater with the instant need to reach out to my mother and thank her for all the sacrifices she's made.

    Easily one of the most beautiful, powerful, and impactful pieces I've had the pleasure of seeing live. Juliette's work as both a writer and director has moved and inspired me in ways that I will be forever grateful for. Plumas Negras has a way of reaching into your very heart and soul, taking a firm grip, and squeezing the trigger for an outburst of emotions. My face was wet for the majority of my viewing and I left the theater with the instant need to reach out to my mother and thank her for all the sacrifices she's made.

    ”
  • e.k. doolin: Plumas Negras by Juliette Carrillo
    “

    Thought provoking and vital - this play blends some abstract elements with very real, historic details. Would love to see it produced in Spanish and English. So powerful!

    Thought provoking and vital - this play blends some abstract elements with very real, historic details. Would love to see it produced in Spanish and English. So powerful!

    ”
Central characters speak some Spanish (and are intended to have supertitles)
2 actors have multiple doubling, but it's possible to cast individual actors for each role.

Development History

  • Reading, Repertorio Español, finalist for Nuestras Voces, 2014
  • Reading, Encuentro, Latino Theater Company, 2014
  • Reading, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, in-house reading, 2014

Production History

  • University, UC Irvine, 2018

Awards

  • Nuestras Voces
    Repertorio Español
    Finalist
    2014