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Luchadora!

  • Alvaro Saar Rios
  • Full Length Play, Drama, Present Day, 1960s
  • 12M, 6F
  • ISBN: LL5

Imagine the Chinese legend Hua Mulan set in the world of lucha libre -- Mexican wrestling.

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Description

  • Full Length Play
  • Drama
  • 80 minutes

  • Time Period: Present Day, 1960s
  • Target Audience: Pre-Teen (Age 11 - 13), Children (Age 6 - 10), Appropriate for all audiences
  • Set Requirements: Unit Set/Multiple Settings

  • Performance Group:
  • Community Theatre, College Theatre / Student
Imagine the Chinese legend Hua Mulan set in the world of lucha libre -- Mexican wrestling. 

The discovery of a worn pink wrestling mask prompts Nana Lupita, a Wisconsin grandmother, to share her tale about growing up in 1960s Texas. As her tale unfolds, Lupita's life as a teen tomboy comes alive  -- bike riding with her friends Leopold and Liesl, working at her father's flower stand and lucha libre. 

When a World Championship match is announced, Lupita anticipates seeing it until she discovers her ailing father is one of the wrestlers. With the help of a magical mask maker, Lupita secretly trains to take her father's place. She soon finds it difficult keeping her secret from her friends and, most importantly, her father.
REVIEWS:

"An absolute gem... A beautiful story with an upbeat message for young people and their parents."

 GMToday.com

"The most exciting father-daughter saga this side of the Pecos."

 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

"One of the most moving and important productions likely to be seen in Milwaukee."

 OnMilwaukee.com

"An engaging, lively piece that teaches while it entertains."

 Shepherd Express

"Inspiring and relevant to young people."

 HowlRound

Premiere Production: Luchadora! was workshopped at Palo Alto College in San Antonio. The world premiere production took place at First Stage in Milwaukee on April 10, 2015.

Characters

  • Casting: 12M, 6F
  • Casting Attributes: Reduced casting (Doubling Possible), Room for Extras

  • VANESSA - 16, Latina, curious and athletic.
    NANA LUPITA - 70, Vanessa's grandmother.
    LUPITA - 16, Latina.
    FATHER - 40, Lupita's father.
    THE MASK MAKER - 40, owner of Casa de las Mascaras.
    LEOPOLD - 14-16, Lupita's friend.
    LIESL - 10, Leopold's sister.
    EL HIJO - early to mid-20s, wrestling champion. Can also play BLUE LUCHADOR.
    HANNAH - 19, Leopold's older sister.
    BOY #1, #2, #3: Can also play NEWSPAPER BOYS.
    NEWSPAPER BOY #1, #2, #3
    RING ANNOUNCER - can also play YELLOW LUCHADOR and/or GREEN LUCHADOR.
    YELLOW LUCHADOR
    GREEN LUCHADOR
    BLUE LUCHADOR

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    Imagine the Chinese legend Hua Mulan set in the world of lucha libre -- Mexican wrestling. 

    The discovery of a worn pink wrestling mask prompts Nana Lupita, a Wisconsin grandmother, to share her tale about growing up in 1960s Texas. As her tale unfolds, Lupita's life as a teen tomboy comes alive  -- bike riding with her friends Leopold and Liesl, working at her father's flower stand and lucha libre. 

    When a World Championship match is announced, Lupita anticipates seeing it until she discovers her ailing father is one of the wrestlers. With the help of a magical mask maker, Lupita secretly trains to take her father's place. She soon finds it difficult keeping her secret from her friends and, most importantly, her father.

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