Mi Abuela, Queen of Nightmares

September 8th, 9th, 14th, 15th, 16th, 18th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 28th, 29th, 30th at 7:00pm

September 10th, 17th, 24th at 3pm

October 1st at 3:00 pm

Description:

Maya, a young Salvadoran-American woman, navigates trauma and family mythology through magic and folklore as she comes of age in Phoenix, Arizona. Her story explores mother-daughter relationships, mixed race identity, being the child of an immigrant, growing up without a father, and using fantasy as a coping mechanism, while featuring movement and dance. Owls, jaguars, and cacti also make dream-like and delightful appearances.

*Trigger warning: This play references sexual assault and suicide.

Creative Team

Christine Stoddard - playwright (and director and Ancestor #2 for Gene Frankel show)

Fiamma Piacentini -movement director (and Abuela for Gene Frankel show)

Andie Fuentes - Maya

Lupita Asto - Mami

Telba Cavero - Abuela

Addy Marsh - Father/Sheriff/Jaguar

Adriana Ascencio - Salvadoran Woman/Cactus/Owl/Jaguar 1 (Maya U/S)

Ash Patlan - Salvadoran Woman/Cactus/Owl/Jaguar 2

*Please note that this performance will be presented at the Tank's in-person performance space at 312 W 36th St. All attendees and artists will be required to have a covid vaccination before being admitted to the space. Patrons will also be required to wear masks, when not eating or drinking.