Abundancia

by Carlos-Zenen Trujillo

A hyper-realist piece, set during the 1990s following the collapse of the USSR, Abundancia follows a typical Cuban family as they struggle with the famine, which the government has named "The Special Period". This play focuses on the small motions of tension and struggle that build over time to a boiling point. It plays with time and space, flowing in between a hyperrealist world and an expressionist dance-scape...

A hyper-realist piece, set during the 1990s following the collapse of the USSR, Abundancia follows a typical Cuban family as they struggle with the famine, which the government has named "The Special Period". This play focuses on the small motions of tension and struggle that build over time to a boiling point. It plays with time and space, flowing in between a hyperrealist world and an expressionist dance-scape, orchestrated with Cuban genres of music and dance like Guaguanco, Timba, Bolero and Rumba. It is a kitchen sink drama for a modern Cuba.

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  • Ky Weeks: Abundancia by Carlos-Zenen Trujillo
    “

    History told through theatricality. The struggle and contradictions of the time period are told in the small beats, the intimate moments of survival. The stage directions really carry the action here, and do so with heavy dramatic momentum. A standout in showing time and place through actions as well as words.

    History told through theatricality. The struggle and contradictions of the time period are told in the small beats, the intimate moments of survival. The stage directions really carry the action here, and do so with heavy dramatic momentum. A standout in showing time and place through actions as well as words.

    ”
  • Samantha Cooper: Abundancia by Carlos-Zenen Trujillo
    “

    From the stage directions, to the dialogue, to the use of silence, the entire play is lyrical and poetic. The underlying tension of the situation is felt from the start which makes the quiet moments of normalcy and connection all the more effecting. Playing with both time and hyperrealistic movement, this play is a surely an emotional and visual feast for any audience.

    From the stage directions, to the dialogue, to the use of silence, the entire play is lyrical and poetic. The underlying tension of the situation is felt from the start which makes the quiet moments of normalcy and connection all the more effecting. Playing with both time and hyperrealistic movement, this play is a surely an emotional and visual feast for any audience.

    ”
  • Amanda Lopez: Abundancia by Carlos-Zenen Trujillo
    “

    A very visual play. Places you in the middle of all the most intimate scenes. Each scene flawlessly intertwines from one to the other. It truly is a dance. And one that leaves your heart aching in the end.

    A very visual play. Places you in the middle of all the most intimate scenes. Each scene flawlessly intertwines from one to the other. It truly is a dance. And one that leaves your heart aching in the end.

    ”
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Character Information

  • Maria
    The Mother
    40-50s
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Ramon
    The Father
    40s-50s
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Yunior
    The Son
    20s
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Celia
    The Daughter
    20s
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female

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