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Seeking a new play dramaturg for the workshop process of El Hilo del Pastel by Alondra Rios, as a part of Avalanche Theatre’s Next Draft Series. Specifically seeking dramaturgs with Puerto Rican heritage.
Synopsis: La masa, el relleno, y el hilo – the dough, the filling, and the thread: these are the essential steps to making a pastel. And every year, the Rivera family gathers in their beloved house in Santurce, Puerto Rico, to celebrate Noche Buena by reliving the past, toasting the future, and making pasteles. This year, however, an impending decision threatens those traditions and the only home they’ve ever known. El Hilo del Pastel celebrates the Puerto Rican identity by confronting the age-old question: how do we preserve our roots in the face of inevitable change?
Key dates:
Workshop Rehearsals:
February 17, 7-10pm
March 15, 10am – 1pm
March 16, 7-10pm
March 17, 7-10pm
May 11, 7-10pm
May 12, 7-10pm
May 20, 7-10pm
May 21, 7-10pm
Performances:
May 24 – 26, 2026
Please apply via the attached form. Thank you!
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