Austin Latino New Play Festival
by Teatro Vivo
Apr. 01 - Apr. 02
The 2026 Austin Latinx New Play Selections:
111 Fires and 1 Flood at the Guatemalan Natural History Museum (written by Khristián Méndez Aguirre) follows a conservation biologist named Oscar on a loopy, voice-over-narrated trip to an old, dusty museum to find answers for forest conservation in post-war Guatemala.
Altares (written by Claudia Zapata) is a multigenerational narrative about the queer identities that comprise families, whether visible or hidden. Through the creation of a Day of the Dead altar and historical flashbacks, a family comes to reconcile the pain of a misunderstood death and to acknowledge the necessary persistence of memory in acknowledging their own queer histories.
Entrelazadas - Intertwined (written by Alison Vasquez) What happens when the stories you have been told are in contradiction to the “proof” as recorded by those in power? Six amigos decide if/how to stand up against injustice. This play asks us to examine what it means to navigate the milpa of life: love, lucha, and mikilis.
T-minus-15 (written by Diamante) follows Dani during his 14th year. Not only does he have to navigate the loss of his father, but also plan his quinceanera. This coming of age story explores the connection between culture, queerness and the importance of connecting with your ancestors.
AUDITION NOTICE
2026 Austin Latinx New Play Festival
Presented by Teatro Vivo
Teatro Vivo invites actors to audition for their 2026 Austin Latinx New Play Festival (ALNPF) happening April 23 - 25, 2026. Actors of any age, race/ethnicity, gender, and ability are encouraged to audition! The ALNPF serves as a site for critical play development. Actors will perform in staged readings of 1 of 4 new plays and offer key insight to the playwright during rehearsals.
Auditions will take place virtually over Zoom on April 1 & 2, 6 pm -9 pm. Please prepare a 1 minute contemporary monologue or short story to share with the directors. Please sign up for an audition slot here. After securing your audition slot, please also fill out the Audition Form before your audition time. After signing up for an audition, you will receive the Zoom link.
The ALNPF will rehearse the following evenings between 6 pm and 10 pm:
April 13 - 17, 2026
April 20 - 22, 2026
The performances will happen at the following dates/times:
Thursday, April 23, 2026 @ 7p
Friday, April 24, 2026 @ 7p
Saturday, April 25, 2026 @ 2p & 7p
Actors are expected to be present at all rehearsals and performances. Specific rehearsal/call times will be decided by the directors and stage managers. All rehearsals and performances will take place at the ZACH Theatre campus at 202 South Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704. We will work to arrange carpooling and alternative parking options.
Please reach out to teatrovivoaustin@gmail.com with any questions.
Teatro Vivo invita a artistas escénicos a formar parte de las audiciones para su Festival de Obras Nuevas Latinx de Austin (ALNPF), que se llevará a cabo del 23 al 25 de abril de 2026. ¡Damos la bienvenida a intérpretes de todas las edades, orígenes, identidades de género y capacidad a que se presenten a las audiciones! El ALNPF funciona como un espacio para el desarrollo crítico de obras teatrales. Los actores interpretarán lecturas dramatizadas de una de las cuatro obras inéditas y contribuirán con perspectivas valiosas al dramaturgo durante los ensayos.
Las audiciones se realizarán de forma virtual a través de Zoom los días 1 y 2 de abril, de 6:00 pm a 8:00 pm. Por favor, prepara un monólogo contemporáneo o un relato breve de un minuto, para compartir con los directores. Inscríbete aquí para reservar tu horario de audición. Una vez hayas reservado tu turno, completa también el formulario de audición antes de tu audición. Después de registrarte, recibirás el enlace de Zoom.
La ALNPF ensayará las siguientes tardes, de 6:00 pm a 10:00 pm:
Del 13 al 17 de abril de 2026
Del 20 al 22 de abril de 2026
Las funciones se llevarán a cabo en las siguientes fechas y horarios:
Jueves, 23 de abril de 2026, a las 7:00p
Viernes, 24 de abril de 2026 a las 7:00p
Sábado, 25 de abril de 2026 a las 2:00p y a las 7:00p
Se espera que los actores estén presentes en todos los ensayos y funciones. Los horarios concretos serán establecidos por los directores y los jefes de escena. Todos los ensayos y funciones se realizarán en ZACH Theatre, situado en 202 South Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704. Nos encargaremos de organizar opciones de transporte compartido y alternativas de estacionamiento.
Si tienes alguna pregunta, ponte en contacto con teatrovivoaustin@gmail.com.
