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Trans Plantations (excerpts)
Written and performed by Janis Astor del Valle, directed by Carolyn Kirsch, Trans Plantations explores Janis’ identity crisis as a New York-born Puerto Rican lesbian uprooted from the Bronx and transplanted to Connecticut. Excerpts are from a production at Hartford Stage, produced by Carol Buckheit. PLEASE NOTE: In the above excerpts, Hartford Stage allowed us to…
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Staying con la Gana
To help raise funds for Lyric Hall’s much-needed, new and improved sound system, I’m launching my new solo piece, Staying con la Gana, directed by Carolyn Kirsch, on Saturday, October 10 at 7pm. There’s a reception at 6pm, and an audience talkback immediately follows the performance. Tickets are $25; for an additional donation of $10,…
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Becoming Joaquin (excerpt)
Written and performed by Janis Astor del Valle, directed by Carolyn Kirsch, Becoming Joaquin is a solo play about a transgender Latino, his family and girlfriend, who are in therapy, struggling to accept his transition from a lesbian to a transman. In this scene, Joaquin tells a fellow bar patron how a series of events…
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A South Bronx Tale (short film)
15-year old Ariana lives in one of the most homophobic ‘hoods in the South Bronx, so coming out is not an option. Straddling two worlds works fine for Ariana — until she feels her life and reputation are threatened. Then, Ariana must choose between honoring herself or her traditional Latina culture. Written and directed by…
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Celebrating B.A.A.D.
This past Friday night I had the honor of performing with some amazing women at an equally amazing space in Hunts Point: B.A.A.D. (Bronx Academy of Arts and Dance). Never before have I felt so inspired and proud to be a Latina, lesbian and writer-performer. Please check out the publications and performances of these gifted…
