ÁNGEL Y CHUPI (The Reinvented Queer Tale of the Puerto Rican Chupacabra)

by Daniela Gonzalez y Perez

The tortured tale of two reincarnated spirits that find themselves face to face in their newest forms, one as a quirky Puerto Rican angel and the other as a repulsive although charming Chupacabra, after being separated for centuries. A love triangle ensues when a mystery woman appears, threatening the balance of their worlds, as they grapple with obsession, forgiveness, grief, and the afterlife as they’re not...

The tortured tale of two reincarnated spirits that find themselves face to face in their newest forms, one as a quirky Puerto Rican angel and the other as a repulsive although charming Chupacabra, after being separated for centuries. A love triangle ensues when a mystery woman appears, threatening the balance of their worlds, as they grapple with obsession, forgiveness, grief, and the afterlife as they’re not only forced to face each other, but themselves.

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ÁNGEL Y CHUPI (The Reinvented Queer Tale of the Puerto Rican Chupacabra)

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  • Luis Roberto Herrera: ÁNGEL Y CHUPI (The Reinvented Queer Tale of the Puerto Rican Chupacabra)

    A play that moves fearlessly between the mythical, religious, and brutal truth of romance . I'd be lying if I said this wasn't a weird play, but the kind that takes you on a journey we might all be too familiar with, disguising it within the the story between an angel and a chupacabra. I don't know how this play would look on stage, but I can't wait to find out.

    A play that moves fearlessly between the mythical, religious, and brutal truth of romance . I'd be lying if I said this wasn't a weird play, but the kind that takes you on a journey we might all be too familiar with, disguising it within the the story between an angel and a chupacabra. I don't know how this play would look on stage, but I can't wait to find out.

  • Shaun Leisher: ÁNGEL Y CHUPI (The Reinvented Queer Tale of the Puerto Rican Chupacabra)

    A play about God and angels and demons. A play about the war between good and evil. Heaven and Hell. A play about two characters that have known each other for many, many lifetimes. This is an epic play. This is also a deeply intimate play. It's a love story about redemption and forgiveness. It's about our personal beliefs about justice and who is deserving of love. This play is full of rich dialogue and stunning imagery. A feast for the senses for every lucky audience member who will get to witness a production of this play.

    A play about God and angels and demons. A play about the war between good and evil. Heaven and Hell. A play about two characters that have known each other for many, many lifetimes. This is an epic play. This is also a deeply intimate play. It's a love story about redemption and forgiveness. It's about our personal beliefs about justice and who is deserving of love. This play is full of rich dialogue and stunning imagery. A feast for the senses for every lucky audience member who will get to witness a production of this play.

  • Iraisa Ann Reilly: ÁNGEL Y CHUPI (The Reinvented Queer Tale of the Puerto Rican Chupacabra)

    A beautiful exploration of good and evil and how we're all capable of both. Gonzalez y Perez examines big questions that philosophers have wrestled with for centuries and humanizes them through angels and chupacabras. Beautifully crafted monologues that explore the belief of God within all of us, and the difference between God and Faith. The visual imagery is stunning and I would love to see this play come alive on stage.

    A beautiful exploration of good and evil and how we're all capable of both. Gonzalez y Perez examines big questions that philosophers have wrestled with for centuries and humanizes them through angels and chupacabras. Beautifully crafted monologues that explore the belief of God within all of us, and the difference between God and Faith. The visual imagery is stunning and I would love to see this play come alive on stage.

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Character Information

CASTING:
For ÁNGEL and CHUPI: Latinx. An actor with gender neutral, genderless, they/them, she/they pronouns, or a non-binary person. No men are to be cast. The actors playing ÁNGEL Y CHUPI should have opposing energy to one another.
RAMI: Afro Latinx, non-white (Tan/medium to darker toned skin), Cis-Woman
  • ÁNGEL
    ÁNGEL (Ahn-hel): A genderless, ageless, quirky, wears their heart on their sleeve, Puerto Rican angel that falls from heaven. Wings on their back.

    Latinx. An actor with gender neutral, they/them, she/they pronouns, or a non-binary person. No men are to be cast. The actors playing ÁNGEL Y CHUPI should have opposing energy to one another.
    Character Age
    18+
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Puerto Rican,
    Latinx,
    Afro-Latinx
    Character Gender Identity
    Agender/Non-binary (they/them),
    Agender/Non-binary or Female,
    Any femme identifying person
  • RAMI
    RAMI (Rah-me): A Dominican woman, charming, naturally witty, quick on her feet.

    Afro Latinx, non-white (Tan/medium to darker toned skin), Cis-Woman

    Character Age
    18+
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Afro-Dominican,
    Afro-Latinx,
    Afro-Latina
    Character Gender Identity
    Cis Woman
  • CHUPI
    CHUPI (Chew-pee): A genderless, ageless, witty, violent, repugnant, although charming, Puerto Rican Chupacabra that roams between worlds. Not a caricature. Tiny wings on their back.

    Latinx. An actor with gender neutral, they/them, she/they pronouns, or a non-binary person. No men are to be cast. The actors playing ÁNGEL Y CHUPI should have opposing energy to one another.
    Character Age
    18+
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Puerto Rican,
    Latinx,
    Afro-Latinx
    Character Gender Identity
    Agender/Non-binary (they/them),
    Agender/Non-binary or Female,
    Any femme identifying person

Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Industry, Latinx Playwrights Circle Intensive Mentorship Program, Year 2022