TRUST THE CADEJO
A FAIRY TALE
BY VINCENT S. HANNAM
A group of kids walk home late one night when they are confronted by an evil spirit. Together they must overcome their fears and put their trust in the legendary El Cadejo – the spirit dog – who will protect them.
6 actors; flexible casting
Young Audiences, Fantasy, Spanish-Language
CHARACTER BREAKDOWN
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| ARMANDO: | The leader. Teenager. Male identifying. Latinx. |
| PAOLA: | The best friend. Teenager. Female identifying. Latinx. |
| EDUARDO: | The scared one. Teenager. Male identifying. Latinx. |
| GLORIA: | The practical one. Teenager. Female identifying. Latinx. |
| EL CADEJO: | A noble spirit dog. Ageless. Any gender. Latinx. |
| EL COCO/ EL CADEJO NEGRO: | An evil spirit. Ageless. Any gender. Latinx. |
PRODUCTION HISTORY
- Workshop, Apollinaire Play Lab, 2017