I Saw Jesus in Toa Baja

by Nelson Diaz-Marcano

ONE-ACT: Leslie, a Transgender Puerto Rican, recaps the first 60 days after a Hurricane leaves their home devastated and the meetings with a certain divine figure. This oddball comedy uses rhyme to tell the tale of a person finding hope at the darkest hour and how much power we have within.

ONE-ACT: Leslie, a Transgender Puerto Rican, recaps the first 60 days after a Hurricane leaves their home devastated and the meetings with a certain divine figure. This oddball comedy uses rhyme to tell the tale of a person finding hope at the darkest hour and how much power we have within.

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  • Garrett W. Martin: I Saw Jesus in Toa Baja by Nelson Diaz-Marcano
    “

    The rhyme and meter Nelson Diaz-Marcano uses in I saw Jesus in Tao Baja is delightful, fresh, and gripping. Finding beauty in chaos is wonderful theme, and this playwright has skillfully captured that.

    The rhyme and meter Nelson Diaz-Marcano uses in I saw Jesus in Tao Baja is delightful, fresh, and gripping. Finding beauty in chaos is wonderful theme, and this playwright has skillfully captured that.

    ”
  • Chelsea Frandsen: I Saw Jesus in Toa Baja by Nelson Diaz-Marcano
    “

    As always, Diaz-Marcano delivers a powerful and truly poetic piece. Leslie is a truly unique and fantastic protagonist who makes me smile. Well worth a read and definitely should be seen onstage.

    As always, Diaz-Marcano delivers a powerful and truly poetic piece. Leslie is a truly unique and fantastic protagonist who makes me smile. Well worth a read and definitely should be seen onstage.

    ”
  • Cheryl Bear: I Saw Jesus in Toa Baja by Nelson Diaz-Marcano
    “

    Under the weight of tragedy, the power of finding hope and beauty through a belief in a higher power is beautifully shown. Powerful work.

    Under the weight of tragedy, the power of finding hope and beauty through a belief in a higher power is beautifully shown. Powerful work.

    ”
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Character Information

  • Leslie
    Any age
    Hispanic
    Genderqueer, non-binary, or trans
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Non-binary

Development History

  • Reading, William Inge Theatre Conference , 2019
  • Reading, Off-Key Anthem , 2018

Production History

  • Professional, Nuyorican Poets Cafe, 2019
  • Workshop, TuYo Theater, 2018