With a Torch of ​Seven Virtues

2nd Place Kennedy Center's Latinx Playwriting Award

Synopsis: Imelda is moving. Help comes to assist in her move, but the timing is all wrong, as the threat of a hurricane puts a timetable on how quickly she needs to move out and move forward.

Cast Size: 7 characters 
In the piece, all the women are said to be Puerto Rican but any Spanish-speaking, female-identifying actor can play the role. Cast diversely shaped and skin-toned women. This matters because Latin people, Puerto Ricans especially, are richly diverse.

• IMELDA, Female, 30-45 years old. An amalgamation of all these women. An earth sign (Capricorn, Virgo, or Taurus).
• INEZ, Female, 18 years old. The Youth. Eager to make everyone proud. 
• ARACELI, Female, 25-45 years old. The Artist. Taina to her core. 
• DULCE, Female, 25-45 years old. The Lover. Afro-boricua is best! 
• CLARA, Female, 25-45 years old. The Accountant. Lighter skin, assimilated af. 
• MARIANA, Female, 35-50 years old. The Mother. Hips don't lie. Food tells the truth. 
• XIOMARA, Female, 25-45 years old. The Cynic. Heart of fire. Mouth of spice.