The Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx/Latine Vote

by Bernardo Cubría

University Professor Paola Aguilar is drowning in debt from years of fertility treatments. So when THE Political Party offers her a substantial paycheck to help them understand the Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx/Latine Vote, she reluctantly takes the job. Can she help these political strategists understand all of the nuances of her community to save the election? Or will her own journey ultimately be more...

University Professor Paola Aguilar is drowning in debt from years of fertility treatments. So when THE Political Party offers her a substantial paycheck to help them understand the Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx/Latine Vote, she reluctantly takes the job. Can she help these political strategists understand all of the nuances of her community to save the election? Or will her own journey ultimately be more important than who controls the White House?

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The Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx/Latine Vote

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  • Keiko Green: The Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx/Latine Vote by Bernardo Cubría
    “

    I saw a staged reading of this play at the Old Globe's Powers New Voices Festival, and it was SO GOOD. Bernardo doesn't take the easy way out of his writing, he's more interested in having a complex culturally-specific conversation -- everyone is fair game in his societal critiques. Highly recommend.

    I saw a staged reading of this play at the Old Globe's Powers New Voices Festival, and it was SO GOOD. Bernardo doesn't take the easy way out of his writing, he's more interested in having a complex culturally-specific conversation -- everyone is fair game in his societal critiques. Highly recommend.

    ”
  • Alan Stewart: The Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx/Latine Vote by Bernardo Cubría
    “

    An absolutely wonderful play that must be done, repeatedly, especially now. It is delicious medicine with a teaspoon, OK, a cup of sugar. The characters are well drawn, the dialogue, crisp and direct - the messaging subtle, but poignant, and the incredibly original and creative delivery will have you and your audiences leaning forward from the very start - and not wanting it to end. Wish there were more plays in this vein. Which is entirely original!

    An absolutely wonderful play that must be done, repeatedly, especially now. It is delicious medicine with a teaspoon, OK, a cup of sugar. The characters are well drawn, the dialogue, crisp and direct - the messaging subtle, but poignant, and the incredibly original and creative delivery will have you and your audiences leaning forward from the very start - and not wanting it to end. Wish there were more plays in this vein. Which is entirely original!

    ”
  • Shaun Leisher: The Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx/Latine Vote by Bernardo Cubría
    “

    A hysterical and moving piece of political satire. A play that forces us to resist seeing people as monoliths and seeing what makes us all unique. Loved the moments of audience interaction.

    A hysterical and moving piece of political satire. A play that forces us to resist seeing people as monoliths and seeing what makes us all unique. Loved the moments of audience interaction.

    ”
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Character Information

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  • Paola Aguilar
    Paola Aguilar – Late 30’s Mexican. A Doctor of Latinx Studies who teaches at [a local college in the state you are putting on this play]. She wants to be a mom but life hasn’t made that available yet. Hyper intelligent and empathetic to a fault. Has regrets and the boundaries to match.
    35-50
    Latin American
    (assigned female at birth - not plot relevant) Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Nicola Ramirez
    Nicola Ramirez (30’s, white with a Cuban father) A not so closet nerd. She is - upon further investigation - way more neurotic than you could ever imagine. Has yet to come out as Latina. According to her Instagram she’s doing just fine.
    30-50
    a half Latina/half white
    (assigned female at birth - not plot relevant) - flexible
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic,
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Bernard Robinson
    Bernard Robinson (30’s, Black) grew up with money in Texas. Went to SMU. Has far too often been someone’s “black friend.” He is obsessed with early Garth Brooks. Wants to be president one day.
    30-45
    A black male
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Rebecca Feldman
    Rebecca Feldman (late 20’s, Jew-“ish”) grew up in New York City. Speaks Spanish fluently and can’t wait to tell you how she “estudiar en Venezuela.” Got one question wrong on her SAT and she knows which one. Fancies herself a human right’s activist AND a centrist. She is so proud to call herself an “ally.”
    30-50
    Any / Jewish
    (assigned female at birth - not plot relevant) - flexible
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s,
      40s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Female
  • Kaj Lutken
    Kaj Lutken (30’s, white) the kind of person who didn’t get that Wolf of Wall Street was a satire. Is hyper concerned with cancel culture and is currently working on a Op-Ed about the whole thing. He is the epitome of ambition and trust me he sleeps waaaaay less than you do.
    40-60
    A white male
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      White
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Male
  • Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx/Latine Actor
    Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx/Latine Actor – This actor will play various people throughout the play. They and we are not a monolith. And they get to have fun in acting out various examples of a diaspora. I recommend you hire someone with clowning experience. But legit they can be any age, gender, whatever. They just have to be great. And awesome to be around. Not like [REDACTED] who I worked with and was a total prick.
    20-60
    Latinx
    Any gender
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s,
      40s,
      50s,
      60s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic

Development History

Production History

  • Professional, Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum , 2024
  • Professional, Milagro, 2024

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