Overview
Raúl is ill. He drinks, because he always drinks, just like el borracho on the lotería card. In his final months, Raúl moves in with his ex-wife, who swore she’d never see him again, and their son, who’s longing to connect with his father at last.
Casting & Production
Casting
RAÚL — late 40s-early 50s, Latino
ALMA — late 40s-early 50s, Latina
DAVID (Da-veed) — 21, Latino
Setting
A small one-bedroom apartment.
Present day.
Reviews
“Bittersweet, funny and moving…the script’s three characters are grounded in honesty. This feels like a real American family story with characters who have rough edges and defy stereotypes.”
—The San Diego Union-Tribune
“A masterpiece! Feel good and balanced. A magnificent composition.”
—Chula Vista Today
“Entertaining and touching. Full of laughter, color, and warmth.”
—Broadway World
