CASA 0101 Theater to host world premiere of Consuelo G. Flores' "Soul Sacrifice"

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Consuelo G. Flores' play, directed by Kenneth Castillo, stars Carlos Pratts and Myrna Velasco at the Gloria Molina Auditorium.

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CASA 0101 Theater will present the World Premiere production of Soul Sacrifice, written by Consuelo G. Flores, directed by Kenneth Castillo, starring Carlos Pratts, Myrna Velasco, Karla Ojeda, Martín Morales, Itzel Ocampo and David Flores to be presented for a four-week run at CASA 0101 Theater in the Gloria Molina Auditorium, 2102 East First Street (at St. Louis Street), Los Angeles, CA 90033 from May 29 – June 21, 2026.

In Soul Sacrifice tense silences and sudden outbursts fill the East Los Angeles home of nine-year-old Connie as her family begins to fracture beneath the weight of war, activism and grief. Connie's beloved brother Luie has been drafted to fight on the front lines of Vietnam, leaving a void that ripples through every corner of the household.

Consuelo G. Flores, Playwright of Soul Sacrifice, said: “I began writing Soul Sacrifice as a 10-minute play in 2015, and then set it aside for several years. The play started as a chapter in a memoir that I wrote to better understand what prompted my social justice work. Long ago, someone asked me why my work was so steeped in social justice issues and it prompted me to reflect on my personal experiences, specifically the origins of my understanding of the concept of social justice. The story of my play is about how the Vietnam War, and the protests against it, affected one family in East Los Angeles. The story is based on my real life. My hope is that audiences seeing my play will identify with the resilience, strength and hope this family had, despite the enormous challenges they faced. For this production I will be designing an altar in the inner lobby of the theater, and for the set of the play itself.”

Kenneth Castillo, Director of Soul Sacrifice, said, “ In every project I've ever directed I've been the casting director. I go through great lengths to find actors who put themselves into their work and have the tools to lay a foundation down where the relationships between the characters are genuine. If I've done my job right the audience will experience that genuineness. My hope is to create an honest depiction of 1970 and to give the audience an emotional journey that they can connect to.”

Josefina López, Founding Artistic Director of CASA 0101 Theater said: “I applaud playwright Consuelo G. Flores for telling her truth. Sharing such a personal story about the trauma her family experienced when her brother was drafted into the Vietnam War is heart wrenching. But by doing so, audience members who see Consuelo's play whom may have experienced similar circumstances in their own families, or friends of their families, will walk away knowing that their loved ones, whether they returned home from the war, or not, are not alone, or forgotten. This play will stand as a living testament and tribute to all who served our country during wartime.”

Emmanuel Deleage , Producer of Soul Sacrifice and Executive Director of CASA 0101 Theater, said: “CASA 0101 is very proud to present this brilliant and important testimony-play by Consuelo G. Flores. This play poignantly explores how war, even in a far-away country, changes the lives and the destinies of those at home. This truthful and raw story cuts to the heart of what matters to people, their family, their sense of personal worth, their faith and bonds between one another. In my view this play is in instant classic, delivered by a talented cast that deserves to be seen in theaters throughout the country.”

The cast of the World Premiere Production of Soul Sacrifice includes: Carlos Pratts (of Valencia as Luie Flores); Myrna Velasco (of North Hollywood, CA as Connie Flores); Karla Ojeda (of East Los Angeles, CA as Guadalupe Flores – Mom); Martín Morales (of Silver Lake, CA as Jose Fores – Dad); Itzel Ocampo (of Alhambra, CA as Rachel Flores) and David Flores (of Pico Rivera, CA as Ben Flores ).

The World Premiere production team for Soul Sacrifice includes: Josefina López (of Boyle Heights) Founding Artistic Director, CASA 0101 Theater; Emmanuel Deleage (of Silver Lake, CA) Producer and Executive Director, CASA 0101 Theater; Eddie Padilla (of Boyle Heights) Casting Director; Consuelo G. Flores (of Alhambra) Playwright and Altar Designer; Kenneth Castillo (of East Los Angeles, CA) Director; Angelica Ornelas (of North Hollywood, CA) Stage Manager and Sound Designer; Jazmin Jimenez (of Whittier, CA) Assistant Stage Manager; Audrey Szot (of Pico Robinson, CA) Set Designer; Alejandro Parra (of Burbank, CA) Lighting Designer; Patricia (Mama J) Tripp (of Northridge, CA) Costume Designer ; Maia Melendez (of East Los Angeles, CA) Prop Master; Miguel Angel Delgado (of South Gate, CA) CASA 0101 Theater Technical Director; Mark Kraus (of Los Angeles, CA), CASA 0101 Theater Development Director; Itzel Ocampo (of Alhambra, CA) Graphic Designer, Foyer Designer and CASA 0101 Theater Marketing and Operations Manager; Karla Melendez (of East Los Angeles, CA) Foyer Designer and CASA 0101 Theater Program Administrator; Gabriela López de Dennis, Soap Studio Inc. (of Los Angeles, CA) Program; Jorge Villanueva (of the Boyle Heights) Facilities Manager; Oscar Basulto (of the Boyle Heights) Box Office Manager; Al Aguilar (of Los Angeles) Foyer Designer and Production Assistant; Rudy Torres (of Los Angeles, CA) Production Photographer and Steve Moyer Public Relations (of Los Angeles, CA), Press Representative.

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_Originally reported by [BroadwayWorld](https://www.broadwayworld.com/palm-springs/article/World-Premiere-of-SOUL-SACRIFICE-Will-Come-to-CASA-0101-Theater-20260512)._