AZTEC PIRATES & THE INEQUITY OF SACRIFICE

by David Davila

[FULL LENGTH] Three years after the deadly actions of ICE agent Johnny Montenegro changed their lives forever, Elida wants closure, Carmen wants absolution, and Michelle wants justice. But as they try to move on from the events of that traumatic night in South Texas, looming mysteries and visions of prophetic Aztec Warriors force them into a journey that will entangle their lives further.

Across borders and...

[FULL LENGTH] Three years after the deadly actions of ICE agent Johnny Montenegro changed their lives forever, Elida wants closure, Carmen wants absolution, and Michelle wants justice. But as they try to move on from the events of that traumatic night in South Texas, looming mysteries and visions of prophetic Aztec Warriors force them into a journey that will entangle their lives further.

Across borders and allegiances this three part fantasia takes you on a harrowing and disturbing adventure that examines life for Latinx people caught between embracing their roots and conforming to the mob mentality of a Trump-era USA.

Part 2 in the epic trilogy: Aztec Pirates, a Latinx Fantasia on National Themes

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AZTEC PIRATES & THE INEQUITY OF SACRIFICE

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  • The PlayGround Experiment: AZTEC PIRATES & THE INEQUITY OF SACRIFICE

    We were honored to be a part of the early development of this play as well as the first play in this trilogy and cannot recommend it enough. Like part one it has everything good plays should have: strong characters, high stakes, compelling story and highly theatrical. So yes, we recommend this play.

    We were honored to be a part of the early development of this play as well as the first play in this trilogy and cannot recommend it enough. Like part one it has everything good plays should have: strong characters, high stakes, compelling story and highly theatrical. So yes, we recommend this play.

  • Kit Goldstein Grant: AZTEC PIRATES & THE INEQUITY OF SACRIFICE

    A gorgeous work that keeps you on the edge of your seat, and that brings you completely into the world of the characters as they struggle against internal and the external forces of a cruel world. Timely and mesmerizing.

    A gorgeous work that keeps you on the edge of your seat, and that brings you completely into the world of the characters as they struggle against internal and the external forces of a cruel world. Timely and mesmerizing.

  • Cheryl Bear: AZTEC PIRATES & THE INEQUITY OF SACRIFICE

    A riveting journey that keeps us hooked as these characters struggle to make choices that will forever affect them and those around them. Well done.

    A riveting journey that keeps us hooked as these characters struggle to make choices that will forever affect them and those around them. Well done.

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Character Information

The cast is is made up of 5 female and 3 male Latinx actors (who double some characters) to play Tejanos who live on the border of South Texas in what is known as the Rio Grande Valley (RGV). The accent in this area is neither a classic Texas, nor a Mexican accent, but instead the South Western dialect of Southern California (if present at all). Many people in South Texas have a centralized commercial American accent and code switch into perfect Spanish when speaking Spanish words. The South Western dialect is more common in communities of lesser affluence, therefore Michelle might speak with this dialect while Elida and Johnny might speak as if they are actors in a Hollywood movie. Such is the complex duality of the RGV.
  • Johnny Montenegro
    Immigration & Customs Enforcement Officer, Latino. (Also plays Alfonso, Aztec Warrior & Waiter)
    Character Age
    Thirties
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Latino
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Sister Molly
    A middle-aged Latina nun who runs the Catholic Charities Respite Center. The kind of woman who gets things done. (Also plays Terre, Judge, Ice Agent 2, and Woman in Detainment)
    Character Age
    Forties/Fifties
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Latina
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Capt. Pulido
    A forceful man. Latino, forties. (Also plays Homer & Ice Agent A)
    Character Age
    Thirties/Forties
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Latino
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Terre
    A Mexican-American woman trying to live her best life. (Also plays Sister Molly, Judge, Ice Agent B, and Woman in Detainment)
    Character Age
    Forties/Fifties
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Latina
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Elida Montenegro
    Johnny's wife, Hispanic. Wants more out of life, or at least wants everyone to think she has everything she wants in life.
    Character Age
    Thirties
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Hispanic
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Irma
    A civil rights lawyer, Latina. (Also plays Xochitl)
    Character Age
    Twenties
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Latina
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Carmen Fernandez
    Aztec-American, married to Beto, but nobody's wife! Extremely woke.
    Character Age
    Thirties
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Aztec-American
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Michelle Salinas
    Salvador's wife, a waitress, wants to be a soccer mom.
    Character Age
    Twenties/Thirties
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Latina
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Beto Fernandez
    ICE Officer, Johnny's partner, Mexican-American, a joker, a prankster, the life of the party.
    Character Age
    Thirties
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Mexican-American
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Xochitl "Samantha" Rojas
    A young immigrant woman from El Salvador, indigenous (also plays Irma)
    Character Age
    Early Twenties
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Indigenous Latina
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Homer Resendez
    A very good looking, Latino surgeon, thirties or forties. (Also plays Pulido, & Ice Agent A)
    Character Age
    Thirties/Forties
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Latino
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Alejandro
    A gay latino man, 30's, who has lost something. (Also plays Johnny etc.)
    Character Age
    Thirties
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Latino
    Character Gender Identity
    Male

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization The Frank Silvera Writers Workshop, Year 2021
  • Type Reading, Organization NYC Latinx Playwrights Circle, Year 2020
  • Type Reading, Organization Alexandra Castro Productions LLC, Year 2020