LA LLORONA
by Gabby Wolfe
OCT 28 - NOV 19
at the Capitol hill arts workshop
"You'd better behave, or La Llorona will get you!"
The weeping woman of Latin American myth and legend is more than just a warning for misbehaving youths. This ghost story takes us on a horrifying journey back in time to meet La Llorona in the flesh and to watch as the tragic young woman becomes a thing of nightmares. La Llorona's origin story weaves us through three generations of women and their relationship with family, love, and colonization.
This performance will be the premiere of a new play.
Special Events
October 31
Opening Night Reception
Join the cast after the show for cupcakes, cocktails, and other Halloween revelry. Costumes are encouraged.
November 4
Myths and Maidens
Stick around after the performance for a discussion of the folk lore and mythological origins of La Llorona, in both Latin America and other parts of the world. Led by dramaturges Alex Berrios and Keith Hock and Professor Benjamin Djain of American University.
November 11
Sherry Night at La Llorona
Join award-winning DC bartender Chantal Tseng, Mario Muñoz González of Lustau, and Meryl Cocuzza of PM Spirits for a night at the theatre! We'll start the evening with a pre-show sherry cocktail social hour. After the performance, stick around for a sherry tasting and conversation about the Spanish influence on Mexican food and drink. This ticket is a special price that includes admission to the show, a pre and post-show drink, and a seat for the discussion. Only available for patrons aged 21 and above. This event is a part of International Sherry Week.
DIRECTED BY
Kerry McGee, Rachel Dixon, & Esteban Marmolejo-Suarez
FEATURING
Gabby Wolfe
Fabiolla da Silva
Sara Hernandez
Luz Nicolas
Cristina Sanchez
Victor Salinas
& Manuela Osorio on violin
DESIGN
Vanessa Losada (producing)
Makenzi Wentela (stage management)
Stefany Pesta (graphic design)
Rachel Dixon (production management)
Jason Aufdem-Brinke (sound design)
Manuela Osorio (sound design)
Megan Holden (set design)
Rose Talbot (prop design)
Sabrina Simmons (costume design)
Alex Berrios (dramaturgy)
Mallory Shear (fight and intimacy direction)
Matty Griffiths (technical direction)
COVID REQUIREMENTS
Audiences must take a temperature check upon entering the venue. All audience members must remain masked throughout the performance.