Kentwood Players announces open auditions for Real Women Have Curves, A play by Josefina Lopez. In person auditions will be held on Saturday, July 19th 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and Sunday, July 20th 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Callbacks (by invitation only) Monday, July 21 7:00 to 10:00 pm. This non-equity, non-union, non-paid theater production is directed by Marco Rivera and produced by Rhonda Yeager-Hutchinson and Michele Selin. Real Women Have Curves is presented by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company.
Performance dates are Friday, September 12 through Saturday, October 4, 2025. Performance times are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm, and Sundays at 2:00pm. Saturday matinees at 2:00pm will be added on September 20 and continue through the rest of the run.
"In the U.S. undocumented people are referred to as "illegal aliens," which conjures up in our minds the image of extraterrestrial beings who are not human, who do not bleed when they're cut, who do not cry when they feel pain, who do not have fears, dreams and hopes ... Undocumented people have been used as scapegoats for so many of the problems in the U.S., from drugs and violence to the economy. I hope that someday this country recognizes the very important contributions of undocumented people and remembers that they too came to this country in search of a better life." - Josefina Lopez. Los Angeles 1992.
This is a non-equity, non-union, non-paid theater production.
About Auditions
Kentwood Players is committed to fostering an inclusive environment, and encourages actors of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, abilities and identities to audition.
For in person auditions, no appointments are necessary. Please arrive in time to sign-in and complete paperwork during scheduled audition times. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Side will be provided day of auditions and/or prior to upon request. Bring a current resume, and your calendar: a rehearsal schedule will be posted and you will be asked to note any conflicts.
The play requires all characters speak Spanish with an understanding of colloquialisms particular to east Los Angeles. For Ana, at least A2 (1-2 Years; High-Beginner) level is strongly preferred, and for all other roles, B1 (3-4 Years; High Intermediate) is strongly preferred. The audition will include reading scenes that are written in Spanish.
For questions about this production or the audition process, please contact Director Marco Rivera at realwomen@kentwoodplayers.org.
Character Descriptions
Ana (Female presenting, 18)
Sister of Estela, daughter of Carmen. She is a recent high-school graduate and a young feminist who wants to go to college but is stuck in the factory helping out her sister.
Estela (Female presenting, 34)
Owner of the "Garcia Sewing Factory", a hopeless romantic at heart, but a hard worker.
Carmen (Female presenting, 50)
Mother of Ana and Estela. She has a talent for Storytelling and gossip.
Pancha (Female presenting, 32)
Mellow in her ways but quick with her tongue, very Catholic and traditional at times.
Rosali (Female presenting, 29)
Sweet and easygoing, but has a secret and is insecure about her appeal
Notice
Those auditioning can take the Metro K Line to Kentwood to the Westchester/Veterans stop, just a short one block walk from the Westchester Playhouse. Those who drive, please note the small lot next to the Westchester Playhouse, street parking on 83rd Street and in the adjoining neighborhood. Do not park on our block of Hindry or in the RYDER parking spaces (on 83rd across Hindry from the theater) as cars parked there will be towed away. Please read all traffic and parking signs carefully.
Kentwood Players holds auditions for it's main stage shows 6 times a year