Description:

Visión Latino Theatre Company Presents The Midwest Premiere of That Must Be the Entrance To Heaven
By: Franky Gonzalez
Directed By: Xavier M. Custodio

About the Show:
Glory. Survival. Legacy. Citizenship. Four Latino boxers all chase a world title to achieve their personal versions of heaven. But to get there, they must battle each other, their own battered bodies, and the universe itself. All four men walk the line between life and death in this poignant, poetic collision of combat and cosmos.

Character Breakdown
(No Understudies will be casted)

Edgar - 28, Latino, Central American. All-arounder. Can brawl. Can box. While not outstanding at either, he has an undeniable heart and stamina that sees him through. He is an undocumented boxer who lost his mother getting on a train bound for the U.S. He is fighting for a title to earn a visa and avoid deportation. He has an astounding nine wins in one year against tough opposition. A feat that has earned him a high ranking despite his inexperience. Can be played by an indigenous or fair-skinned Latino.

Juan - 36, Puerto Rican. A journeyman with too many losses and not enough wins. Brilliant boxing mind. Would be a coach for champions if it weren't for his dream of winning the title. He is not athletically gifted but has a granite chin and has never been knocked down or knocked out. He is fighting to fulfill a promise to his wife and child to lift them out of their extreme poverty. Can be played by a white passing or Afro-Latino boxer.

Manuel - 23, Mexican, come-forward all-action style. Younger brother to a legendary champion. He has a massive chip on his shoulder because his accomplishments are compared to his brother. He fights to overcome his brother's shadow and prove he's the greater fighter. Can be played by an indigenous or fair-skinned Latino. This actor also plays Armando's Coach.

Armando - 40, Afro-Cubano, can do it all and has done it all. A defensive wizard who cannot be touched when his knees allow. Olympic gold, world amateur champion, and a professional resume unlike most boxers. His only two losses were in world title fights. He defected from Cuba to pursue becoming a world champion. At his age, this is his last run. This actor also plays Manuel's Coach and the Robed Boxer.

Voice Over - 25 and Up - Announcer, Referee, Armando's Father, and Promoter are all played by the same actor. These characters are all offstage voices.

Pay: $1000 Stipend Main Ensemble, $400 Stipend Voice Over Actor (Attend Rehearsals as needed, performance not mandatory)

Video Submission Due By July 15, 2023 Callback Audition will be In-Person on July 27, 2023