Elena María Ramírez was born to be a torera, but it’s a rare feat for a woman in México’s bullfighting scene. In order to enter the ring, she must defy society, her family, and legendary torero Don Rafael Cárdenas. Torera is a dynamic, epic family drama that swirls with the action, stakes, and intrigue of the bullfighting ring.
Torera explores bullfighting as a sport and culture in this coming-of-age story set in Mexico. The intent of this production is not to romanticize the sport, which is currently banned in Mexico City and most of the Mexican provinces, but to respect the spirit around it. The action in Torera takes place before the ban was implemented.
Performances of Torera include the use of theatrical smoke, haze, and strobe.
