Morir Soñando (Die Dreaming)

Everyone has the right to their own dreams, some however don’t. For those that do, just remember that dreams don’t die. Rafi, an immigrant from the Dominican Republic lives in Washington Heights, New York City. He navigates his experience in the Big Apple alongside his mother, La Doña, and his best friends. Doing what they all can to lead the lives they desire for themselves, Rafi encounters life’s hurdles...

Everyone has the right to their own dreams, some however don’t. For those that do, just remember that dreams don’t die. Rafi, an immigrant from the Dominican Republic lives in Washington Heights, New York City. He navigates his experience in the Big Apple alongside his mother, La Doña, and his best friends. Doing what they all can to lead the lives they desire for themselves, Rafi encounters life’s hurdles that he needs to cope with and navigate. Life is happening right in front of him and he must manage the forces working around him as he chases his American Dream.

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Morir Soñando (Die Dreaming)

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    In “Morir Soñando,” Manuel López Torres combines the story of an undocumented striver, Rafi, with the supernatural legend of El Cuco, a malevolent figure who haunts children’s dreams. While Rafi pursues love and law school, El Cuco shadows him, a dramatic externalization of a system that prevents immigrants like Rafi from ever achieving the American Dream. A heartbreaking play that walks the fine line between comedy and tragedy. Highly recommended.

    In “Morir Soñando,” Manuel López Torres combines the story of an undocumented striver, Rafi, with the supernatural legend of El Cuco, a malevolent figure who haunts children’s dreams. While Rafi pursues love and law school, El Cuco shadows him, a dramatic externalization of a system that prevents immigrants like Rafi from ever achieving the American Dream. A heartbreaking play that walks the fine line between comedy and tragedy. Highly recommended.

Character Information

  • El Cuco
    Character Age
    middle aged
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Latino -- Dominican
    Character Gender Identity
    Non-binary
  • Rafi
    Character Age
    early to mid twenties
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Latino -- Dominican
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Leyla
    Character Age
    early to mid twenties
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Latino -- Dominican
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • La Doña,
    Character Age
    middle aged
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Latino -- Dominican
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Anthony
    Character Age
    early to mid twenties
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Latino -- Dominican
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Laura
    Character Age
    early to mid twenties
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Latina -- possibly bi-racial/multi-racial
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Gringa
    Character Age
    mid to late twenties
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    White
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Randy
    Character Age
    late twenties
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Latino
    Character Gender Identity
    Male
  • Bartender
    Character Age
    mid to late thirties
  • Police
    Character Age
    middle aged