Musings of a Crazy Texican

8 short plays
3-6 actors
(flexible)

Overview

Imagine witnessing 500 years of Aztec history in 10 minutes, a commercial for menudo popsicles, auditions for Pancho Villa: The Musical or a jillion texts from a psycho gringa. This “crazy” collection of eight short plays contains works that have entertained, inspired and sometimes offended. Playwright Alvaro Saar Rios showcases new work, commissioned pieces as well as those developed with the performance troupe The Royal Mexican Players. To be enjoyed by Texicans & non-Texicans across the country.

Casting & Production

Casting

CASTING & PRODUCTION

Casting needs range from 2 to 6 performers.  Age range flexible.   Some roles are gender specific while others can be any gender. BIPOC casting encouraged.

  • THE HISTORY OF MEXICANS—3 actors
  • JULIANA—1 woman, 2 men
  • BROWN ONLY—1 man, 4 actors
  • MENUDO POPS—1 woman, 2 actors
  • WHERE ARE YOU? —2 women
  • THE WANNA BE’S—3 women, 3 men
  • THE PLAY ABOUT TWO MOTHERS—2 women
  • PSYCHO GRINGA—1 man, 1 actor