Torera is a powerful play about a young latina woman who dares to step into the bullfighting arena in Yucatán, Mexico, confronting tradition, identity, and legacy. Intimately portraying Elena María Ramírez’s path to becoming her truest self, an empowering and poignant tale steeped in cultural tradition, class struggle, and the defiance of a patriarchal society.
Torera premiered at the Alley Theatre in Houston, Texas and is now receiving its second ever production in the U.S. for its Los Angeles debut. Boldly blending traditional structure with emotionally raw storytelling and movement, the play challenges audiences to consider who gets to occupy public, cultural, and ritualistic space, and at what cost.
Torera. stands as a passionate roar for identity, legacy, and visibility, written by one of the most exciting voices in contemporary American theatre.
As Elena proves to be a much more skilled fighter than Tanok ever anticipated, a fierce competition unfolds between them. Family legacy, tradition, class, and gender all collide, creating tension and driving them toward a final confrontation. In this heartfelt exploration of ambition and identity, the question remains: who will rise and who will fall?
FEATURING: Melissa Carvajal, Wilson Aldas, Susana Elena Boyce and Matias Ponce
DANCERS: Anakarina Gallardo, Nate Riel, Destiny Rivera, Marcus Wooling
Scenic Design by Ben Damir
Lighting Design by Cici Mao
Sound Design by Ellis Holland
Costume Design by Jude Lucas
Choreography by Julie Turner
Intimacy Direction by Celina Lee Surniak
Stage Management by Ariana Michel
***’t Stage Management by Julia Hibner
Production Management by Andrea Lopez
Casting by Candido Cornejo
Graphic Design by Michelle Hanzelova
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