Rosa

by Sophie Goldstein

Rosa is losing her grasp on reality. As she delves further into her chaotic situation, she reflects on the people she has loved the most and the things she may or may not have done.

Rosa is losing her grasp on reality. As she delves further into her chaotic situation, she reflects on the people she has loved the most and the things she may or may not have done.

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Rosa

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  • Powerstories Theatre: Rosa by Sophie Goldstein
    “

    Powerstories Theatre commends Sophie Goldstein as a finalist for the 2026 Voices of Women festival. The committee was intrigued by the use of structure to convey the experience of living with Dementia. Our readers were left reflecting upon the consequences of not accepting humans for who they are because of our own limitations.

    Powerstories Theatre commends Sophie Goldstein as a finalist for the 2026 Voices of Women festival. The committee was intrigued by the use of structure to convey the experience of living with Dementia. Our readers were left reflecting upon the consequences of not accepting humans for who they are because of our own limitations.

    ”

Character Information

ROSA: 70s, Mexican American; a mother, a grandmother, a woman who is losing her sense of reality.
JORGE: late 30s, Mexican American; Rosa’s son; gay; a writer.
LUCY/SOPHIA: late 30s, Mexican American; Lucy is Jorge’s ex-wife; Sophia is Jorge’s daughter.
CARLOS: late teens; early 20s, Mexican American; Jorge’s son.
ENRIQUE: 40s, Mexican American; Rosa’s dead husband; a ghost/phantom/delusion.
VOICE: a character that is only heard. Should be voiced by multiple actors except ROSA.
  • Rosa
    70
    Latino
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      60s,
      70s+
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Jorge
    30-35
    Latino
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Lucy/Sophia
    30-35
    Latino
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Woman
  • Carlos
    20-30
    Latino
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s,
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Enrique
    40-50
    Latino
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Man
  • Voice
    a character who is never seen.

Development History

  • Reading, Playwrights' Arena, 2025

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