Overview
Synopsis
Jose Rivera's Boleros for the Disenchanted was inspired by the true events of playwright Rivera's own parents. The play focuses follows them from their initial meeting to their eventual move from Puerto Rico to the United States. Once they are in the United States, Eusebio suffers health problems including losing part of his leg. The play explores emotions of love, change and culture.
Show Information
- Book
- José Rivera
- Category
- Play
- Age Guidance
- Youth (Y)/General Audiences (G)
- Number of Acts
- 2
- First Produced
- 2008
- Genres
- Drama
- Cast Size
- medium
- Ideal For
- Includes Young Adult, Adult, Mature Adult Characters, Medium Cast
Context
Plot
Characters
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Lead |
Female |
Spoken |
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Lead |
Male |
Spoken |
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Supporting |
Female |
Spoken |
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Supporting |
Male |
Spoken |
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Supporting |
Male |
Spoken |
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Supporting |
Female |
Spoken |
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Supporting |
Female |
Spoken |
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Supporting |
Male |
Spoken |
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Supporting |
Female |
Spoken |
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Supporting |
Male |
Spoken |
Songs
A song with an asterisk (*) before the title indicates a dance number; a character listed in a song with an asterisk (*) by the character's name indicates that the character exclusively serves as a dancer in this song, which is sung by other characters.
Monologues
Scenes
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