Velorio by Tony Ortega Workshop Production

WHO WE ARE: Latinx Mafia is a collective of diverse Latinx/e identified artists. The group was born out of a need to address our collective experiences with racist, problematic and misunderstood casting and storytelling practices of Latinx/e stories in a white-dominated media space. We come together in community to advocate for our radically accurate representation, to provide support and resources for Latinx-identified artist and to uplift our talent.

WHAT WE ARE DOING: Latinx Mafia is SO excited to finally be producing its first live, in person workshop production of Velorio by Tony Ortega. 

WHY WE ARE ASKING FOR SUPPORT: Artists from all communities have been overworked and underpaid for far too long. We are firmly committed to paying Latine/x artists what they deserve. We have big hopes, dreams and goals for the group and as a fairly new collective, we need funding to make that happen. We are community born, community run and community focused. Naturally, we are turning to the larger community for support.

The production of Velorio has a completely Latinx/e identified creative team employing 5 latinx/e artists, 1 playwright/co-director, 1 co-director.

Any little, tiny bit helps. And every penny goes back into the production costs of Velorio and paying the creative team.

If you don't have a lot to give, that is okay. Even $5 and/or a forward to 20 friends would put us in a great place. 

 

Synopsys: After his father’s sudden death, Jason Gomez reunites with his family to honor his father’s legacy. Jason’s older siblings, Aldo and the twin sisters, Gemma and Magdalena, help support their grieving mother, Maria. Sibling trauma and rivalry resurface with a hidden truth that changes the course of their relationships. In this family themed play, honor and loyalty are tested and familial ties are challenged when the image of their father is not what it seems. Will this Velorio resurface the past or will it help to bury it forever?

More Info on Latinx Mafia

www.latinxmafia.com

 

Mission Statement

To empower and support Latinx teatristas by reclaiming, demystifying and recreating Latinx representation in theatre/media.

 

Vision Statement

To ensure that Latinx representation in theatre and media radically and accurately embraces historically marginalized communities including but not limited to: the LGBTQiA2 community, indigenous and Afro-Latinx people, differently-able folks, migrants regardless of immigration status, and the many linguistic backgrounds in Latin America.