Johanna: Facing Forward

Johanna: Facing Forward is a new bilingual play based on the true story of Johanna Orozco, a Cleveland teenager who survived multiple assaults by her ex-boyfriend. The play chronicles Johanna's physical and emotional recovery supported by her extended Latino family, talented medical team, and journalist Rachel Dissell who became her "voice" to the public that triggered a national movement against teen domestic violence.

Creative Team

Directed by Tlaloc Rivas
Scenic & Lighting Design by Pamela Rodríguez-Montero
Costume Design by Kelly Vogel
Stage Management by Emily Rose Stanley

Cast

Johanna Orozco - Alejandra Villasante Ramos
Rachel Dissell/Peggy - Abby Sharp
Maritza Santiago/Hilda Hernandez - Cassidy Ragland
911 Dispatcher/Pinkey Carr/Nicole/Edna Brown - Diadra Smith
Juanita Orozco/Pat London - Becca L. Huerter
Carmen Orozco/Cándida Ruiz - Samantha Foreman
Juan Ruiz - Joaquin Dorado-Mariscal
Wosbély Orozco/Alberto Orozco - Matthew Lares
Det. Michael Kovach/Dr. Tung Trang/Gus Chan - Eric Shin
Editor/Dr. Michael Fritz/Mr. Duesing/Judge - Ethan Malin
Cathy/MetroHealth CEO/Gladys - Jacinta Duong