The Re-Education of Fernando Morales

by Justin P. Lopez

When young Fernando Morales is sent away to a gay conversion camp, he becomes split between the past, present, and future. Surrounded by flashes of electricity and the steady drone of Mozart's Requiem in D Minor, he searches through time for some way to save himself. Will he succeed, or is the Requiem for him?

When young Fernando Morales is sent away to a gay conversion camp, he becomes split between the past, present, and future. Surrounded by flashes of electricity and the steady drone of Mozart's Requiem in D Minor, he searches through time for some way to save himself. Will he succeed, or is the Requiem for him?

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The Re-Education of Fernando Morales

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  • Nick Malakhow: The Re-Education of Fernando Morales

    A boldly theatrical piece that uses theatrical conventions to surprise; dig into its main character's personality, experiences and life; and illustrates PTSD in an inventive manner. Lopez explores unsettling topics of gay conversion therapy, internalized and externalized homophobia, and more with a deft hand and a focus on characterization and healing. I appreciated the examination of how Fernando's struggles both impacted and were impacted by those around him who loved and cared for him. In Carlos, we meet a challenging and at times deplorable human; I was impressed with Lopez gives him...

    A boldly theatrical piece that uses theatrical conventions to surprise; dig into its main character's personality, experiences and life; and illustrates PTSD in an inventive manner. Lopez explores unsettling topics of gay conversion therapy, internalized and externalized homophobia, and more with a deft hand and a focus on characterization and healing. I appreciated the examination of how Fernando's struggles both impacted and were impacted by those around him who loved and cared for him. In Carlos, we meet a challenging and at times deplorable human; I was impressed with Lopez gives him nuance and shading.

  • David Davila: The Re-Education of Fernando Morales

    This is a gripping play that truly broke my heart. Just when you think you understand what is happening in this non-linear ache of a memory - Lopez twists your expectations in unexpected ways. This play truly haunts me.

    This is a gripping play that truly broke my heart. Just when you think you understand what is happening in this non-linear ache of a memory - Lopez twists your expectations in unexpected ways. This play truly haunts me.

  • The PlayGround Experiment: The Re-Education of Fernando Morales

    This play took part in "The PG Evolution a development process". We selected it because it is special and we believe 100% in the playwright and their voice. We are proud to be a part of its early journey and cannot recommend it enough. If you have any questions about our experience with this work, please feel free to reach out to us. We love this play and we know you will too. ”

    This play took part in "The PG Evolution a development process". We selected it because it is special and we believe 100% in the playwright and their voice. We are proud to be a part of its early journey and cannot recommend it enough. If you have any questions about our experience with this work, please feel free to reach out to us. We love this play and we know you will too. ”

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Development History

  • Type Reading, Organization Teatro Chelsea, Year 2023
  • Type Reading, Organization Good Luck MacBeth, Year 2022
  • Type Workshop, Organization Town Hall Theatre, Year 2022
  • Type Workshop, Organization Custom Made Theatre Company, San Francisco, Year 2021
  • Type Reading, Organization Ross Valley Players, Ross, CA, Year 2021
  • Type Workshop, Organization The Playground Experiment, New York, Year 2020
  • Type Reading, Organization Permafrost Theatre Collective, New York, Year 2020

Awards

  • ScreenCraft Stage Play Competition
    Semi-Finalist
    2020
  • Ashland New Play Festival
    Finalist
    2022
  • Epiphanies New Works Festival
    Honorable Mention
    2022
  • Milagro Theatre Ingenio Festival
    Finalist
    2020
  • Bay Area Playwrights Festival
    Finalist
    2021