ABOUT THE PLAY:

This satire opens by introducing us to an unconventional wrestling duo. Macedonio Guerra (“Mace”), a Puerto Rican wrestling fanatic (and “jobber” in the ring), finds himself teamed up with Vigneshwar Paduar (“VP”), a Brooklynite of Indian descent. The two have found a unique bond and ambition to fight together, wrestling for fun and for funds. In an electrifying turn of events, they are picked up, and cast as “terrorists” in the ring. Through Macedonio and Vigneshwar, Playwright Diaz pushes boundaries beyond the wrestling ring—addressing unspoken issues such as racism and politics and their presence within mass media.

 

SEEKING: 

Macedonio Guerra “The Mace”:

A Puerto Rican professional wrestler. Good at what he does, undersized, our hero. Speaks with a Bronx accent and an endearing lack of charisma. Mid-20s to Mid-30s.

 

Everett K. Olson “EKO”:

The Caucasian owner of THE Wrestling. Brash, confident, ostensibly our villain. To be played by a non-male identifying actor in male-presenting drag. Early 40s to Mid-50s.

 

Chad Deity: 

The African-American champion of THE Wrestling. Confident, handsome, not a very good wrestler. Charisma brought to life through a winning smile and being extremely muscular. Early to Late 30s.

 

Vigneshwar Paduar “VP”:

A young Indian-American Brooklynite. Charismatic, natural, effortless. Tall and lanky. Early to Late 20s.

 

The Bad Guy/Billy Heartland/Old Glory:

A Caucasian professional wrestler (non-speaking). Mid-20s to Late 30s.

 

*A Note on Ethnicity/Race: These characters are written within specific ethnicity/race variables, but we invite actors who see a part of themselves in these roles to audition. If you are Afro-Latino, please see both Chad Deity and Macedonia Guerra as options for you to audition for. If you are a member of the MENASA community as well as another community reflected in this script, choose which character you feel relates the most to you.