Alligator Mouth, Tadpole Ass

by C. Julian Jiménez

Alligator Mouth, Tadpole Ass is a twistedly queer memory play about a troubled man in 1985 looking for answers at Miss Chelley's Fortune Shop. Instead of the answers he craves, he connects with a young man working there whose memory is constantly triggered by their incredibly intense connection. They cruise and dance their way through the past leading them to a dangerous night of improper role play.

Alligator Mouth, Tadpole Ass is a twistedly queer memory play about a troubled man in 1985 looking for answers at Miss Chelley's Fortune Shop. Instead of the answers he craves, he connects with a young man working there whose memory is constantly triggered by their incredibly intense connection. They cruise and dance their way through the past leading them to a dangerous night of improper role play.

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  • Shaun Leisher: Alligator Mouth, Tadpole Ass by C. Julian Jiménez
    “

    An intense one act that will leave audiences with so many questions. I definitely want to know more about these characters but C. Julian Jimenez has given us the perfect snapshot into both of their lives.

    An intense one act that will leave audiences with so many questions. I definitely want to know more about these characters but C. Julian Jimenez has given us the perfect snapshot into both of their lives.

    ”
  • Nikki Brake-Silla: Alligator Mouth, Tadpole Ass by C. Julian Jiménez
    “

    "Alligator Mouth, Tadpole Ass" is a cat and mouse chase that unravels family secrets. It's a play about magic, joy and looking for daddy's in all the wrong places. It's also a play about what makes family home and what happens when that home is taken away. A beautiful play and production. Thank you Theatre Rhinoceros and Julian for giving the people what we need.

    "Alligator Mouth, Tadpole Ass" is a cat and mouse chase that unravels family secrets. It's a play about magic, joy and looking for daddy's in all the wrong places. It's also a play about what makes family home and what happens when that home is taken away. A beautiful play and production. Thank you Theatre Rhinoceros and Julian for giving the people what we need.

    ”
EVANDER - 17, Male, Charming, boyish, mischievous but, naive looking. He craves a place to call home. A mystic in hustler clothing... because, well... He's gotta eat.


HANK - 40, Male, Handsome, but weathered. Troubled and mysterious. Seeking answers to the unanswerable... but... he's gonna try.


CHELLEY - 35, Female, Mystical, eccentric, but grounded. Emotionally hardened because... you know... life.
(Played by EVANDER)


MERCEDES - 40, Male, Evander's father. Handsome but weathered. Life has been... well... hard.
(Played by HANK)

Development History

  • Reading, The Lark, 2020

Production History

  • Professional, Theatre Rhinoceros , 2020