La Egoísta

by Erlina Ortiz

at Philadelphia Theatre Company in association with Edgewood Entertainment

Winner of the National Latine Playwrights Award and a Philadelphia premiere, in association with Edgewood Entertainment. Josefina is a stand-up comic from Philadelphia coming to terms with the recent death of her mother, as well as her sister’s sudden illness, just as her comedy career is taking off. Written by Philadelphia’s own Erlina Ortiz, Co-Artistic Director of Power Street Theatre, this funny and touching new play features sidesplitting stand-up as it explores sisterhood, caregiving, and the search for balance between career and family. La Egoísta is a comedy about being selfish in pursuit of your dreams but selfless with the people you love.

La Egoísta is supported by The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation & The Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation

Assistant Director: Jess Yates

Scenic Design: Rodrigo Escalante

Costume Design: Haydee Zelideth

Wig Design: Earon Chew Nealy

Lighting Design: J. Dominic Chacon

Sound Design: Germán Martínez

Casting Director: Stephanie Klapper

Stage Management:Nakia Shalice Avila

Choreographer: Caitlin Green

Producers: Dale A. Mott & Charles D. Urstadt

Comedy Consultant: Ryan Cunningham