The Amazing, Fabulous, and Spectacular Untruths of Juan Garcia

by Kathleen Culebro

When Juan Garcia returns home to Oaxaca after years at the university in Mexico City, he’s ready to make an impression and take over as the fanciest, smartest, richest man in town. Never mind that he’s none of those things; he plans to say whatever it takes to impress everyone—particularly the lady he has set his sights on (whose identity he has gotten completely wrong). But the shop owners want to be paid, the servants are tired of working day and night and eventually the truth is going to come out. Based on LA VERDAD SOSPECHOS by Juan Ruiz de Alarcón--but much less sexist and, we hope, much funnier.

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Ally Varitek: The Amazing, Fabulous, and Spectacular Untruths of Juan Garcia by Kathleen Culebro

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This play proves that sometimes the classics can be made even tastier with some contemporary sprinkles! This play was lively, its wit both sharp and fresh and on occasion the right dose of silly, and its characters a wonderful tapestry of all kinds of comedy. THIS is a play we need produced right now! Less misogyny, more pants and delightful anachronisms. Theatres, program this new comedy if you want to engage your audiences and keep them laughing while supporting diverse artists!

This play proves that sometimes the classics can be made even tastier with some contemporary sprinkles! This play was lively, its wit both sharp and fresh and on occasion the right dose of silly, and its characters a wonderful tapestry of all kinds of comedy. THIS is a play we need produced right now! Less misogyny, more pants and delightful anachronisms. Theatres, program this new comedy if you want to engage your audiences and keep them laughing while supporting diverse artists!

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Stephen Kaplan: The Amazing, Fabulous, and Spectacular Untruths of Juan Garcia by Kathleen Culebro

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A total romp and fun time! It's rare to find a piece that feels so comfortable and familiar but new and vibrant at the same time and that's exactly what Culebro manages in this new adaptation of the classic text. A fantastic piece for theaters everywhere looking for a new comedy to program into their season that will engage their audiences and keep them laughing throughout.

A total romp and fun time! It's rare to find a piece that feels so comfortable and familiar but new and vibrant at the same time and that's exactly what Culebro manages in this new adaptation of the classic text. A fantastic piece for theaters everywhere looking for a new comedy to program into their season that will engage their audiences and keep them laughing throughout.

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Development History

Type Workshop, Organization Orlando Shakespeare Festival , Year 2022
Type Workshop, Organization Amphibian Stage, Year 2022