The Character
Madonna Donna Pablito Picasso
Portrayed by
Katie Wickline
About Madonna Donna Pablito Picasso
Madonna Donna Don Pablito—her ring name is as elaborate as her wrestling style—is Max McClanahan's most trusted ally. In the ring, she's a dominant force who has held the women's championship for years. Behind the scenes, she's complicit in Max's 'Banco de Bandito' money laundering operation. Together with Max, she helps maintain the paper trail that keeps their scheme hidden: 'The cartel sends their money here, it disappears and reappears as tournament dues and registrations—what a beautiful financial creation!' And Ricky, the innocent CCWAA enthusiast, unknowingly signs every document: 'The perfect patsy that we got! His name on every single page!' Madonna Donna brings a theatrical flair to everything she does. Her wrestling persona is part telenovela villain, part old Hollywood glamour, all intimidation. When Barb Kowalski enters the CCWAA, Madonna Donna immediately recognizes a genuine threat. Barb's military training, her physical power, her complete indifference to psychological games—this isn't like the other challengers Madonna has dispatched. Their confrontation becomes the women's championship match of the show.
Character Journey
Madonna Donna's arc mirrors Max's—a villain whose confidence becomes her weakness. She underestimates Barb, assuming that her experience and cunning will overcome raw talent and integrity.
Musical Numbers
"Banco De Bandito"
Revealing the money laundering operation. 'Country club wrestling's our disguise! The perfect cover for our lies! We're criminal aristocrats!'
"I Found My Thing"
The women's championship match where Barb defeats Madonna Donna. 'Stay down, Madonna, take the loss—or you'll soon need the Red Cross.'
"Champion Tonight"
Facing the consequences alongside Max as their empire crumbles.
About Katie Wickline
Katie Wickline is an Atlanta-based actor, improviser, and teaching artist. Recent credits include Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (Center for Puppetry Arts), SnowGirls and At the Wedding (Out Front Theatre), Witch Cake (Atlanta Fringe), Save the Video Store!, and the Energy Endgame tour with National Theatre for Children. She holds a B.A. in Theatre from Florida State University and is a member of the improv teams Yap&. and The Main Squeeze, as well as a writer/performer for Sketchworks Comedy. You can find them on Instagram @ktmariewick
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