University of Arizona
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Audition for Teatro Dignidad

Los que Regresan / Those Who Return by Hugo Salcedo

In this moving new play, and World Premiere, generational trauma collides with the cruelty of our immigration system as one family is compelled to cope with the fear of indeterminate detention and the repercussions of forced self-deportation.

  • Full production in English with some Spanish
  • Rehearsals start late September 2026
  • Production dates: November 5–22, 2026
  • Casting: 4 diverse Latinx/Mexicane actors, ages 25-70s

Papa está en la Atlántida / Our Dad is in Atlantis by Javier Malpica

This beautiful and tragic story unfolds through the eyes of two young children (played by young adults) and their hardships in Mexico after the death of their mother. When their living situation becomes untenable, the children decide they will journey to find their father even if he’s lost to the magical land of Atlantis!

  • Celebrating Human Rights Day & International Migrants Day
  • Spanish language, touring, staged reading
  • Rehearsals: 7 rehearsals in Dec 2026 (TBA details)
  • Tours: 4 staged readings in 4 community locations – December 2026 (TBA details)
  • Casting: 2 diverse, fluent Spanish-speaking actors, ages 19 to 30s
JOIN TEATRO DIGNIDAD! AUDITION NOTICE! Lend your voice to the second part of our 2026 season and inspire action as we share stories focused on uplifting marginalized communities. TENRS ADIGND" DIGATON Photos: Andres Volovsek CASTING: • Performers of diverse Latinx/Mexicane backgrounds, ages 19 to 70s • Upcoming full production and World Premier (Nov 5- 22, 2026) • Touring, staged reading in Spanish (Dec 2026) • Bilingual actors a plus WHERE & WHEN: • Auditions in person: August 29 • 10am to 1pm & August 30 • 6 to 9pm Global Justice Center (225 E 26th St, Tucson, AZ 85713) DIGNIDA DIGNIDA® CONTACT: Alida Gunn Teatro Dignidad, Artistic & Producing Associate btgtteatrodelacalle@gmail.com Office: 520-975-8172 INFORMATION: • No walk-ins, sign-up required • Email headshot & resume to: BTGTteatrodelacalle@gmail.com • Some theatrical experience requirec • Contracted payment provided