The Abuelas
Written by: Stephanie Alison Walker
Directed by: Andi Chapman
RUN TIME
2 hours, including one 15-minutes intermission
ADVISORY
Recommended for Ages 16+
Gabriela is an Argentine concert cellist living in Chicago with her American husband and adjusting to life as a new mom. A surprise visit from two strangers exposes a devastating secret in this visceral look at the repercussions of Argentina’s so-called “Dirty War.” This West Coast Premiere explores the heart’s capacity for forgiveness — even in the face of the harshest betrayal.
PRODUCTION TEAM
Scenic Designer: Edward E. Haynes, Jr.
Costume Designer: Wendell Carmichael
Lighting Designer: Andrew Schmedake
Sound Designer: Jeff Gardner
Projection Designer: Adam R. Macias
Props Master: David Saewert, with additional props design by Adam Meyer
Dialect Coach: Lauren Lovett
Fight Choreographer: Bo Foxworth
Choreographer: Indira Tyler
Dramaturg: Ryan McRee
Assistant Director: Jessica E. Williams
Production Stage Manager: Karen Osborne
Assistant Stage Manager: Talya Camras
Cast
David DeSantos*
Seamus Dever*
Luisina Quarleri
Denise Blasor*
Irene De Bari*
Carolina Montenegro
Production Team
Stephanie Alison Walker
Andi Chapman
*member, Actor’s Equity Association, the union of professional Actors and Stage Managers in the U.S. This production is presented under the auspices of the Actors’ Equity Los Angeles Membership Company Rule
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“A MODERN TRAGEDY OF SHAKESPEAREAN PROPORTIONS…bolstered by nuanced performances by the entire cast.”
The Hollywood Times“SEARING, EMOTIONAL, AFFECTING…STERLING…delivered by a cast at the top of their craft.”
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