TORERA
Playwright Monet Hurst-Mendoza
Directed by Jude Lucas
Produced by OUTSIDE IN THEATRE
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.
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
Ass’t Stage Management by Julia Hibner
Production Management by Andrea Lopez
Casting by Candido Cornejo
Graphic Design by Michelle Hanzelova
OPENING NIGHT:
September 6, 2025 at 8:00PM
PREVIEWS:
Thursday & Friday, Sept. 4th & 5th at 8:00PM
REGULAR RUN through September 30th
Saturdays at 8:00 pm
Sundays at 3:00 pm
Mondays at 8:00 pm
Tuesdays at 8:00 pm
