The Miraculous Mixes of DJ Santa Cecilia
by Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center
Jan. 24
Set in a Los Angeles sweatshop warehouse at the height of the underground rave scene of the 1990s, “The Miraculous Mixes of DJ Santa Cecilia” imagines an alternate history where a congregation of indigenous immigrants are introduced to electronic dance music (EDM) in sacred ceremony mixing tribal traditions with industrial techno beats near the end of the millennium.
CASTING CALL FOR THE MIRACULOUS MIXES OF DJ SANTA CECILIA
Audition: Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Callbacks: Sunday, January 25 at 1:00 PM; Monday, January 26 at 6:00 PM
The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center Theater Arts Program is excited to announce a casting call for The Miraculous Mixes of DJ Santa Cecilia, a dynamic new stage production written by playwright Amalia Ortíz and directed by Robin LaVerne “Dragonfly” Wilson. This non-union production seeks talented movers who can act and actors who can move for the roles of "EAST," "SOUTH," "WEST," and "NORTH"—collectively known as “THE FOLLOWERS”.
“THE FOLLOWERS” serve as a chorus of dancers/movers, embodying migrants, ravers, and the devoted followers of Cecilia through powerful movement and compelling storytelling. Performers will be required to recite and memorize lines, speak clearly while performing, and demonstrate exceptional movement skills with props such as walking sticks, totem poles, and pre-Hispanic musical instruments (e.g., hand drum, rattles, ayoyotes).
Join us in bringing The Miraculous Mixes of DJ Santa Cecilia to life—where your passion for movement and storytelling can shine.
ROLES AVAILABLE:
- EAST: Male dancer, age 18 & up
- SOUTH: Female dancer, age 18 & up
- WEST: Female dancer, age 18 & up
- NORTH: Female dancer, age 18 & up
REQUIREMENTS: Ability to move expressively and recite lines with clarity. Experience using props in performance. Comfort with movement qualities including reverence (spiritual/ritualistic), running, and raving. Openness to working with musical props from Latin American traditions.
AUDITION DETAILS: Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026. Time: 1:00 PM. Location: Guadalupe Theater. Address: 1301 Guadalupe St, San Antonio, TX 78207
CALLBACKS: Dates/Times: Sunday, January 25 at 1:00 PM; Monday, January 26 at 6:00 PM. Location: Guadalupe Theater.
AUDITION PREPARATION: Please bring a photo (head shot), performance resume or video profile/CV to submit at check-in (not required).
FREESTYLE PORTION (Choose One): 1. Perform Cumbia movement (30 seconds–1 minute; music provided) 2. Perform Rave or House Dance (30 seconds–1 minute; music provided) 3. Show your best movement style (up to 1 minute; bring your own Bluetooth-compatible music)
CHOREOGRAPHY PORTION: Choreographer Rosie Torres will teach a 30-second to 1-minute sequence of REVERENCE patterns—movement based on spiritual and ritualistic themes honoring the four directions and elements.
Choreographer: Rosa "Rosie" Torres: Over the last 30 years, Rosie’s career includes dance teacher, dance artist, choreographer, movement analyst, dance consultant, former dance studio owner, dance curator, and rehearsal director. Rosie has had extensive outreach with her many roles. Teaching pre-kinder through senior citizens and professionals to non-dancers. She has had the honor of teaching for Marching Auxiliaries of America, the San Antonio Ballet School, Urban 15 Group, the McNay Art Museum Family Days, UTSA doctoral ILT program, UTSA Urban Bird Project, plus numerous dance studios, including high school, university and college dance teams across the United States.
Rosie's performance experiences include; Kilgore College Rangerette, Rangerette Swingster, San Antonio Spurs Silver Dancer, back up dancer at the Tejano Music Awards. A danzante with Danza Azteca Kalpulli Ayolopaktzin and a contemporary performer, soloist and choreographer with The San Antonio Dance Fringe. Most recent independent work includes "Happy Birthday Mom" by Jacque Salame and "La Llorona” for Mujeres Marcharan.
WHAT TO WEAR: Comfortable clothing and shoes suited for Cumbia or Rave dance or Reverence movement.
PRODUCTION DATES: March 19–21 & March 26–28, 2026 (8 pm performance)
For more information about the auditions please contact:
Rosie Torres Choreographer
For more information about the production please contact:
Jorge Piña GCAC Theater Arts Director
jorgep@guadalupeculturalarts.org
Clint Taylor GCAC Theater Arts Assistant
clintt@guadalupeculturalarts.org
