when my body talks
April 24 @ 8:30 pm - 9:20 pm
Free
when my body talks explores our first-time queer experiences—how they resonate in our bodies and shape our identities. Inspired by the question, “Why do we keep having ‘first-time’ experiences as queer people?”, the piece deconstructs moments of discovery, secrecy, celebration, and love through movement, monologue, and music. when my body talks fosters a shared exploration of storytelling to reimagine the past and create a better future, and was developed at Diversionary Theatre in San Diego, one of the oldest LGBTQIA+ theatres in the US.
Artist
Danniel Ureña / Diversionary Theatre
Created and Directed by Danniel Ureña
Dancers: Gabi Chen, Stephen Loftesnes, Ben McLaren, Annalia Galvan
Deviser: Cambria Herrera
Stage Manager: Karina Ortega
Sound Designer: Roselle Castro
Danniel Ureña (he/him) is a San Diego-based director, choreographer, and producer whose work explores the intersection of queerness, first-generation identity, and Latinidad in America. Raised at the crossroads of honoring tradition and creating individuality, he engages with the work that celebrates his history while defining the future. He has worked in theaters across San Diego including San Diego REP (Latinx New Play Festival Intern), La Jolla Playhouse (Artistic Intern, Latinx New Play Festival Associate Producer, Learning and Engagement Coordinator), and Diversionary (Artistic Fellow). He received his BA from UC San Diego double majoring in Theater and Dance with a Chicanx and Latinx minor. Most recent project: The Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx/Latine Vote at TuYo Theater (Assistant Director). dannielurena.godaddysites.com.
Diversionary Theatre‘s mission is to provide an inspiring, inclusive, and empowering space for community to celebrate and explore complex, provocative, and diverse LGBTQIA+ stories which contribute to the larger cultural discussion.
Performances
Thu, Apr 24: 8:30pm
Fri, Apr 25: 8:30pm
Sat, Apr 26: 8:30pm
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