Website Visión Latino Theatre Company
Latinos with a Vision
Visión Latino Theatre Company presents the Midwest Premiere of Las Borinqueñas
By Nelson Diaz-Marcano Directed by Xavier Custodio
ABOUT THE PLAY
Set in 1950s Puerto Rico during the controversial birth control pill trials, Las Borinqueñas tells the powerful, untold stories of five Puerto Rican women navigating identity, love, faith, and bodily autonomy under the shadow of colonialism. Inspired by true events, this urgent and lyrical play explores friendship, memory, and resistance—through song, laughter, and the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood.
Material to Prepare:
Auditions will be conducted via video submission.
To receive sides and submit your audition:
Email audition@visionlatino.com with the subject line: Audition Las Borinqueñas
Include:
Your headshot and resume
The role(s) you would like to audition for
Submission Deadline: Sunday, July 14 at 11:59 PM
In-Person Callbacks: Friday, July 26 from 12:30–2:00 PM
Time Commitment:
REHEARSALS
Begin late August, running Sunday–Thursday evenings
PERFORMANCES
All performances take place at Chicago Dramatists
Previews: October 19–20
Opening Night: October 22
Show Dates:
October 24, 25, 26, 30, 31
November 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9
Character Type/Restrictions:
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
We are seeking a Latine-identifying cast who can bring truth, nuance, and ensemble chemistry to this rich and timely story.
MARIA – Latina, late 20s–early 30s- A political exile returning home. Fierce, guarded, and deeply romantic.
FERNANDA – Latina, late 20s–early 30s- A mother and Maria’s former lover. Warm, resilient, caught between love and duty.
YOLANDA – Latina, early 30s- A devout and judgmental woman hiding vulnerability. Complex and passionate.
ROSA – Latina, 30s- Bold, funny, and full of gossip. A truth-teller beneath the humor.
CHAVELA – Latina, 30s- Pregnant, tough, and observant. Speaks her mind with biting honesty.
EDRIS RICE-WRAY – White woman, 40s–50s- An American doctor leading the pill trials. Brilliant, ambitious, and ethically conflicted.
One Male Actor will play both roles listed below
PABLO – Latino, 30s–40s - Yolanda’s secret lover. Charming but unreliable.
BROADCASTER – Latino or Latiné voice actor, any age- The voice of propaganda—cheerful, polished, and subtly sinister.
NOTES
- Spanish fluency or confident code-switching is a plus.
- We strongly encourage submissions from Latine, Afro-Latine, and Queer artists.
Visión Latino Theatre Company is committed to inclusive, ethical, and community-rooted casting practices.
To apply for this job email your details to audition@visionlatino.com