The Empty Space’s mission is to provide professional quality live theatre to the community of Bakersfield and to create an opportunity for local actors, directors and technicians to work in a creative environment that allows them to express themselves and their artistic ideas while encouraging them to continue to study and improve their craft.
Description
Luchadora!
Written by Alvaro Saar Rios
Directed by Justine Luevano
May 30 & 31 + June 6 & 7 @ 8:00pm
June 1 @ 2:00pm
An award-winning, family-friendly play!
Transport yourself to the world of lucha libre—Mexican wrestling, with this inspired adaptation of the Chinese legend Hua Mulan. The discovery of a worn pink wrestling mask prompts Nana Lupita, a Washington grandmother, to share her coming of age story growing up in 1960s Texas. As we follow Lupita’s journey, we witness her life as a daring teen tomboy; bike riding with her friends, working at her father’s flower stand, and lucha libre. When a World Championship match is announced, Lupita’s excitement explodes; she anticipates seeing it until she discovers her ailing father is one of the wrestlers. With the help of a magical mask maker, Lupita secretly trains to take her father’s place. She soon finds it difficult keeping her secret from her friends and, most importantly, her father.
Starring: Casey Abdool, Jacob Cota, Summer Joy Duarte, Alana Edwards, Loe Eoff, Mackenzie Flores, Paige Green, CJ Guillen, Savanna May, Nick Ono, Bella Pelayo, Daniel Ramos, Jose Reyes, Marilyn Robles, Sebastian Richardson, Peter Santiago, Kirksey Sheffield, Aracelli Stanev, Arnold Xochicalli, and Kimberly Villatoro.
Venue Details
The Empty Space
5417 Woodmere DriveBakersfield, California 93313
