Ross Valley Players

 

World Premiere at Ross Valley Players

 

AUDITIONS:

Tuesday, November 11, 2025, 5:00-9:00 pm, in Novato, CA. Contact Annie Stuart to set up an audition appointment. Location and directions will be provided with appointment. Actors will be notified of callback date and location following audition. Email astuartcasts@gmail.com  or phone – (415) 385-2324.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Email headshot and resume to astuartcasts@gmail.com
• Non-AEA actors only
• Pay is as an employee at the hourly rate of $17.00 per hour

REHEARSALS:

Monday February 23 – Thursday, March 19, 2026

TECHNICAL REHEARSALS:

Tech – Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22, 2026 (this may be an all-day commitment, each day)
Dress Rehearsals – Monday, March 23 – Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Preview – Thursday, March 26, 2026

PERFORMANCES:

March 27, 2026 – April 12, 2026
Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30pm; Sundays at 2:00pm
Saturday, April 4: The 7:30pm performance is replaced by a 2pm matinee.

SYNOPSIS:

An elderly Mexican man with song in his soul recalls his migration to America. Destiny called—and in unexpected places, prejudice and compassion answered. One night, a fateful reunion with the woman who was once the “little American girl” who danced to his music transformed what that destiny truly meant.

ROLES:

Ramiro (male):  Mexican.  Ages will span from 19 – 45.  Honest, happy, entertainer at heart.  Singing remains his passion.  Must have authentic Mexican accent when speaking Spanish words. This role requires singing.

Cuca (female):   Mexican/American.  Ages will span from (21 – 43).  Born, raised and educated in the United States.  Always well groomed.  Stylishly dressed.  Confident.  Well-educated.  Unpretentious.  She is not fluent in Spanish and Spanish spoken is with American accent.

Pia/Caregiver (female)

• Pia: Ramiro’s cousin, age mid 20’s to mid 30’s – Mexican, but will only speak in English.
• Woman (caregiver):  Mexican/American – age 65 –- not fluent in Spanish and Spanish spoken is with American accent.

Coyote/Bandleader (male)

• Coyote:  Man.  Mexican. Age in his mid to late 20’s.  Helps people cross the border illegally.  Smuggler, confident and knowledgeable in what he does.  Must have authentic Mexican accent when speaking Spanish words. 
• Bandleader:  Man.  Mexican.  Age mid-late 20’s – late 30’s

Carmen/Elizabeth (female)

• Carmen:  Mexican.  Age 10.  Lives in the same small pueblo.  Strong, funny personality.  A little toughie who gives better than she gets.  Must have authentic Mexican accent when speaking Spanish words. 
• Elizabeth:  Mexican/American.  Age 11-18.  Daughter still in high school.  American teenager.   Knows some Spanish but will only speak English.

Rancher/Fr. O’Brien/Migra (male)

• Rancher:  Caucasian. American  – age 60 plus – Life long rancher.
• Father O’Brien:   Caucasian.  Irish – age 50 plus – Opinionated Catholic priest.
• Migra: Caucasian. American – age 40-50 – Dressed professionally in suit and tie.

Joaquin (young)/Joaquin (adult)/Lead Singer (male)

• Joaquin (young):  Mexican. 11 years old.  He is Ramiro’s best friend.  His dream is to go to the United States, become Ramiro’s agent, and get rich.  Must have authentic Mexican accent when speaking Spanish words. 
• Joaquin (adult):  Mexican.  Ages will span 19 -30.  Still maintains illusions of grandeur and becoming rich representing Joaquin.  Must have authentic Mexican accent when speaking Spanish words. 
• Lead Singer:  Mexican.  Age mid to late 20’s. 

Cuca (young)/Olivia (female)

• Cuca (young): Mexican/American.  Age 10.  Born, raised and educated in the United States.  She is Carmen’s American cousin.  She is not fluent in Spanish and Spanish spoken is with American accent.
• Olivia: Mexican/American.  Age 12.  Cuca’s younger sister.  Smart.  She is not fluent in Spanish and the Spanish she does speak she does so with an American accent.

 

RVP looks forward to meeting artists of all races/ethnicities, abilities, ages, and genders/gender identities who would like to help create theater at RVP.