Cast Breakdown: Real Women Have Curves
TITLE: |
Real Women Have Curves |
AUTHOR(S): |
Josefina Lopez |
TYPE: |
A comedy in two acts |
SYNOPSIS: |
Ana is an educated, politically minded young Latina woman who wants to
be a writer but can't afford to go to college. While waiting to become
eligible for a scholarship, she takes a job in her sister's small, East
Los Angeles clothing factory. The women who work - and they work very
hard - there during the hot summer develop awareness about themselves
and respect for each other when they share their stories. |
Note: These actors need to be conversant with Spanish and Spanish idioms.
These are not small women, not a size 8-9 in the group.
Also note: The play is very different from the movie.
CHARACTERS: |
NAME: Ana |
AGE RANGE: |
Plump and pretty, sister of Estela, daughter of Carmen.
A recent high school graduate and a young feminist. Her ideas often
shock the other women. Ambitious.
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18 to 19 |
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NAME: Estela |
AGE RANGE: |
Plump, owner of the "Garcia Sewing Factory", Ana's sister and Carmen's daughter. She has a secret problem that plagues her.
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24 to early 30's |
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NAME: Carmen |
AGE RANGE: |
A larger woman, she loves to tell a good story. Ana and Estela's mother. She's a traditional mother, concerned about her daughters' future. |
40 to 50 + |
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NAME: Pancha |
AGE RANGE: |
Very full-figured, mellow, but quick and witty. She doesn't believe she's a real woman because. |
30 to 40's |
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NAME: Rosali |
AGE RANGE: |
Slightly plump compared with the others, she's easy-going and sweet. She's eager to be a size seven - too eager. |
25 to 35 + |
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