The Kind Mother (in spite of herself)

The Kind Mother (in spite of herself) Adapted by Xemiyulu Manibusan Tapepechul Directed by Shady Rose 

The Back Alley Theater 5501 Colorado Ave NW Washington, DC 20010 December 5-15, 2019 Thursday-Saturday 8pm & Saturday-Sunday 3pm 

Stage Managed by Ahanu Featuring: Dorian Blue, Kyaira Eterniti Cooper, Zayn Nehan, Tomoki Okamoto Williams, KaMani_Sutra, and Xemi the Two-Spirit With Design by: Ahanu (lights/mask), Shady Rose (set), Xemi Tapepechul (costume), Emmelia Ruiz Talarico (graphic), and Josie Vallejo (sound). 

A comedy about a troupe of Transgender BIPOC theatre artists reclaiming their space in classical theatre production. They tell the story of Flor & Mario, innamorato who are in love with one another but are kept apart by a nasty, bitter, Step-Mother: La Señora. La Señora is intent on profiting off of her Step-Daughter's marriage, & with the help of the local witch-doctor match-maker, arranges a marriage between Flor and an extremely wealthy & extremely old man. Human trafficking!? Not if Conchita the housemaid has anything to do with it! This comedy features the classical stock characters, an array of contemporary Trans jokes, drag king pandemonium, & a strong love for BIPOC communities surviving white supremacy. 

This production is funded with support from the Madison Terrace Cooperative, The DC Center, and others.