Torera
May 12 - June 4, 2023
WORLD PREMIERE PLAY FEATURED IN ALLEY ALL NEW FESTIVAL
BY MONET HURST-MENDOZA
DIRECTED BY TATIANA PANDIANI
NEUHAUS THEATRE
Bullfighting in Yucatán, Mexico is a world nearly exclusive to men—yet for Elena Ramírez, it is her life’s ambition. With the help of her best friend, a matador’s son, Elena begins secretly training to compete with the greatest. But when she discovers that her seemingly inherent talent can beat even the most accomplished toreros, this young woman must choose between accepting society’s limits or breaking boundaries. A world premiere play written by a stunning new voice in the American theatre, Torera tells a poignant story about becoming your truest self by proudly stepping into the ring. The play was developed in the 2022 Alley All New Festival.
CONTENT ADVISORY
Torera contains violence in depicting bullfighting as well as some language as it tells a story of strong-willed people who live to be in the ring. To learn more about the content of this show, please click visit our content advisory page.
CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE*
Sunday, May 21, 2:30 PM
Assisted Listening Devices are also available at every performance.
*West Section, Rows EFD
SIMULTANEOUS SPANISH TRANSLATIONS
Friday, May 19, 8:00 PM
Saturday, May 27, 2:30 PM
Friday, June 2, 8:00 PM
POST-SHOW ALLEY CHATS
Join us for post-show Alley Chats with the cast and Alley Theatre Artistic Staff on:
Tuesday, May 23
Thursday, May 25
Thursday, June 1