(trans)formada

by lily gonzales

Sam is queer, a little trans, and a child of Mexican immigrants living in the Texas Hill Country. They're trying to figure out how to express their gender -- to themselves and to the world. Just as Sam is building the courage to present their gender to their mother, they go to a high school party. Everyone is way too into each other and drinking way too much. Amidst the debauchery, a brave and strange set of...

Sam is queer, a little trans, and a child of Mexican immigrants living in the Texas Hill Country. They're trying to figure out how to express their gender -- to themselves and to the world. Just as Sam is building the courage to present their gender to their mother, they go to a high school party. Everyone is way too into each other and drinking way too much. Amidst the debauchery, a brave and strange set of rituals ensues.

"(trans)formada" is a practice in healing. It is about redefining and coming back to family.

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(trans)formada

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  • Rosa Fernandez: (trans)formada by lily gonzales
    “

    This play is a beautiful love letter to the queer community. There is so much joy, discovery and healing that we witness as the story unfolds. It feels like a healing practice. Every step of the way we are with Sam as they discover more about themselves. This play is such a love offering that both shows us where we've been, but is hopeful and excited about where we're going.

    This play is a beautiful love letter to the queer community. There is so much joy, discovery and healing that we witness as the story unfolds. It feels like a healing practice. Every step of the way we are with Sam as they discover more about themselves. This play is such a love offering that both shows us where we've been, but is hopeful and excited about where we're going.

    ”
  • David Davila: (trans)formada by lily gonzales
    “

    A beautifully poetic snapshot of a moment in a young trans person's life when they're on the cusp of accepting who they are and coming to terms with who they were. Brilliant and hilarious. A poignant coming-of-age comedy that is a truly healing ritual of communion.

    A beautifully poetic snapshot of a moment in a young trans person's life when they're on the cusp of accepting who they are and coming to terms with who they were. Brilliant and hilarious. A poignant coming-of-age comedy that is a truly healing ritual of communion.

    ”
  • Sasha Karuc: (trans)formada by lily gonzales
    “

    Every once in a while, you read a play that feels familiar and comforting. (TRANS)FORMADA is exactly that. Lily Gonzales examines what it means to occupy multiple spaces and identities at once and embraces a cathartic fluidity that is familiar to so many queer and genderqueer folk. Funny, dynamic, and deeply intimate, this play invites you to sit, smoke, and dance with its characters. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

    Every once in a while, you read a play that feels familiar and comforting. (TRANS)FORMADA is exactly that. Lily Gonzales examines what it means to occupy multiple spaces and identities at once and embraces a cathartic fluidity that is familiar to so many queer and genderqueer folk. Funny, dynamic, and deeply intimate, this play invites you to sit, smoke, and dance with its characters. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

    ”
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Character Information

Mexican-American characters may be played by Latinx actors.
TIA MARIA and and CARLA are played by the same actor.
ESPERANZA and AUBRIE are played by the same actor.
  • Sam
    Played by someone who is trans or gender non-conforming.
    18
    Mexican-American
    trans or non-binary or gender non-conforming
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
    • Actor Gender Identity
      Non-binary
  • Dylan
    18
    Any
    Male
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
  • Aubrie
    19
    Latina
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
  • Dani
    17
    BIPOC
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American,
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American,
      Indigenous, First Nation, or Native American,
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic,
      Middle Eastern, North African, or Arab American,
      Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander,
      South Asian or South Asian American
  • Peter
    18
    BIPOC
    Male or Nonbinary
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Asian, Pacific Islander, or Asian American,
      Black, African, Caribbean, or African American,
      Indigenous, First Nation, or Native American,
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic,
      Middle Eastern, North African, or Arab American,
      Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander,
      South Asian or South Asian American
  • Carla
    19
    Latina
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
  • Madre Luz
    50
    Mexican
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      40s,
      50s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
  • Tia Maria
    30
    Mexican
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      30s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic
  • Hermana Esperanza
    22
    Mexican American
    Female
    Can be played by:
    • Actor Age
      20s
    • Actor Race/Ethnic Identity
      Latinx/o/a or Hispanic

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