ONE OF THE GOOD ONES Audition

Written by Gloria Calderon Kellet

Directed by Laura Acala Baker

KCRep is seeking Local union and non-union actors for:

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KCRep Mission: To inspire, entertain, and open minds by creating transformative theatre experiences for all.

KCRep Vision:  KCRep will be a catalyst for a culturally vibrant, equitable, and thriving Kansas City by connecting artists and audiences in a welcoming environment that fosters wonder, curiosity, and understanding.

One of the Good Ones, by Gloria Calderón Kellett

The ultimate family showdown is on in this new comedy hailed as “genuinely funny, topical, and heartfelt” by Entertainment Weekly.

When the “perfect” Latina daughter brings her boyfriend home to meet the parents, her family’s biases and preconceptions are put on full display. As tensions run high and hilarity ensues, everyone must navigate the ins and outs of family dynamics and the boundaries of acceptance, all while tackling the age-old question: what does it truly mean to be an American? Meet your new favorite family in this laugh-out-loud, heartfelt story from Gloria Calderón Kellett, the co-creator and showrunner of Netflix’s One Day at a Time.

One of the Good Ones
DIRECTOR	Laura Acala Baker
STAGE	Copaken
CONTRACT	LORT D contracting at LORT C
IMPORTANT DATES
1ST REHEARSAL	January 20, 2026
DESIGNER RUN	February 6, 2026
TECH	February 11, 2026
1ST PREVIEW	February 17, 2026
OPENING	February 20, 2026
U/S REHEARSAL	February 25, 2026
CLOSING	March 8, 2026
COMMUNITY TOUR	March 12-22, 2026

ILANA GOMEZ, 40s-50s, is a Latina woman married to Enrique, the mother of Yoli. Of Mexican / Puerto Rican descent. Wants the best for her daughter. Feels torn about balancing the pressures she and her family faced around cultural dynamics in an English-speaking world. Her grandmother was punished for speaking Spanish in school, and now Ilana carries the guilt of not being able to speak Spanish as an adult. Excellent comedic timing.

PEDRO, 30s, Latino of any race. Lives his life mostly in Spanish.

YOLI, 22, Latina woman, who identifies as Mexican/Puerto Rican/Cuban American. Proficient and enthusiastic Spanish speaker. She is the daughter of Ilana and Enrique. Revolutionary spirit, bucks conventions. Excellent comedic timing.

ENRIQUE GOMEZ, 50s, Cuban of Spanish descent. Fluent Spanish speaker; traditionalist, he is the father of Yoli, husband to Ilana. Trying to survive meeting his daughter’s new boyfriend. Excellent comedic timing.

MARCOS CRUISE, 24. Yoli’s boyfriend, proficient Spanish speaker. His parents were both from outside of Boston; they did a semester abroad and fell in love with Mexico. Marcos’ mom changed her major to Espanol and dad remained a business major but finished his studies in Mexico City to be with her. They had Marcos there and later moved to Los Angeles when his dad got a job doing business relations with the Dodgers. He is a dual citizen but can’t run for President. Excellent comedic timing.