La Llorona

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Press contact: Matt DeNoto, 818-823-5093, [email protected]

From writer/producer Matt DeNoto comes the world premiere of his new play LA LLORONA at the Hollywood Fringe Festival. A terrifying new take on the classic Latino myth, LA LLORONA tells the story of beautiful Maria, who centuries ago was driven by madness to commit an unthinkable act. An act so horrific it damns her soul to walk the earth forever, terrorizing children even today.

Lead by award-winning actress Martina Medina (who has performed extensively in Mexico and Spain), the cast of LA LLORONA brings a welcome dose of diversity to this year’s Fringe, featuring Joaquin Camilo, Jahel Corbán Caldera, Rehyan Rivera, Caroline Montes, Andres Miranda, Dolores Quintana, Amanda Newman, Lakshika DeSilva, and Abel Horwitz.

Directed and produced by Kathryn Mayer, who has a BA in Spanish language and literature. She has worked as a professional actor in Michigan, Illinois and New York, and performe