Cayendo con Victoriano focuses on events that took place between October 1913 to April 1914, when Mrs. O’Shaughnessy lived in Mexico with her husband. The playwright links the power struggle between Huerta and O’Shaughnessy on one side, highlighting the differences in diplomacy between the two countries, and between Huerta and Diaz-Miron, on the other side, exposing the Mexican idiosyncrasy when dealing behind closed doors.

About Cayendo con Victoriano

Based on Edith O’Shaughnessy’s historical book, A Diplomat’s Wife in Mexico, the play takes us back to the Mexican Revolution, describing in an intimate way the complex relationship that has always existed between the United States and Mexico.  Nelson O’Shaughnessy, US Business Affairs Representative in Mexico during the presidency and dictatorship of Victoriano Huerta was sent by President Wilson to replace US ambassador Lane Wilson, who plotted along with Huerta to overthrow president elect Francisco I. Madero.  President Madero and Vice-president Pino-Suarez were forced to sign their resignation at the US Embassy, clearing Huerta’s path to become president.  Days later, Huerta ordered their assassination, marking the end of what is known as the tragic ten days, the bloodiest days of the Mexican Revolution.  Playwright Ortiz Monasterio also makes reference to the relationship that existed between Huerta and Salvador Diaz-Miron, prominent poet and director of El Imparcial, an influential newspaper of the time.  Diaz-Miron used his position to protect Huerta.  It is said that he became a congressman to push and protect Huerta’s agenda.

Cayendo con Victoriano focuses on events that took place between October 1913 to April 1914, when Mrs. O’Shaughnessy lived in Mexico with her husband.  The playwright links the power struggle between Huerta and O’Shaughnessy on one side, highlighting the differences in diplomacy between the two countries, and between Huerta and Diaz-Miron, on the other side, exposing the Mexican idiosyncrasy when dealing behind closed doors.

Awards and Nominations for Cayendo con Victoriano

2011 HOLA Award (Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors)
Best Lead Actor, Alfredo Huereca

2012 Latin ACE New York Award (Drama)
Best Actor, Alfredo Huereca
Best Supporting Actor, Raoul Breton

2012 Latin ACE Nominations
Best Production, Alfredo Huereca, Producer
Best Supporting Actress, Ana Veronica Muñoz
Best Supporting Actor, Bill Blechingberg

2012 Awards from New York’s Artistas de Teatro Independiente (ATI)
Best Theater Production, Alfredo Huereca, Producer
Best Actor, Alfredo Huereca

2012 Nominations from New York’s Artistas de Teatro Independience (ATI)
Best Visiting Director, Luis Martin
Best Set, Alfredo Huereca, Producer
Best Supporting Actor, Raoul Breton
Best Supporting Actress, Ana Veronica Muñoz