Laughs in Spanish

Playwright: Alexis Scheer

Rights: Contact the Playwright

Cast Size: 1m, 4w

Synopsis: It’s Art Basel and the stakes are high for the gallery Mariana runs in the Wynwood Arts District in Miami. And when Mariana’s movie-star mother tries to help out, things get even more complicado. A fast paced, cafecíto-induced comedy about art and success—and mothers and daughters.

Language: 16+

Adult Content: 13+

Violence: All audiences.

Pay attention to: There is a good deal of Spanish spoken by characters in this play. References to sexuality and sexual activity are mild. Mari and Jenny kiss each other.

Flexibility: All changes must be approved in advance.

Production Notes: Characters are race/ethnicity specific. Spanish is spoken at many places throughout the play. Playwright notes that most characters code switch in a natural manner.