Can You Dance the Merengue?

The year is 2006 and the event is Latina Lesbian Chess Night at The Cafe Club in the Castro District. A girl meets another girl who's a missing person and holding a pie.

The year is 2006 and the event is Latina Lesbian Chess Night at The Cafe Club in the Castro District. A girl meets another girl who's a missing person and holding a pie.

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Can You Dance the Merengue?

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  • James Binz: Can You Dance the Merengue?

    Let's get this straight - a young, Latina, lesbian scholar enters a Club on Latina Lesbian Chess Night holding a pie. From that moment this weird meet/cute runs headlong into funny self discovery and a wonderful improbable relationship, Cori Diaz keeps us intrigued and fascinated. Very nice.

    Let's get this straight - a young, Latina, lesbian scholar enters a Club on Latina Lesbian Chess Night holding a pie. From that moment this weird meet/cute runs headlong into funny self discovery and a wonderful improbable relationship, Cori Diaz keeps us intrigued and fascinated. Very nice.

  • Leah Roth Barsanti: Can You Dance the Merengue?

    An adorable and hysterical self-discovery journey disguised as a meet cute. I want to be friends with these characters and I can’t play chess or dance! Also as a member of the queer femme scene in SF, I can confirm that this piece exactly captures how weird and niche it feels. Loved this!

    An adorable and hysterical self-discovery journey disguised as a meet cute. I want to be friends with these characters and I can’t play chess or dance! Also as a member of the queer femme scene in SF, I can confirm that this piece exactly captures how weird and niche it feels. Loved this!

  • Danielle Wirsansky: Can You Dance the Merengue?

    Can You Dance the Merengue? is a charming and relatable exploration of a fleeting yet impactful connection between two women at a lively event. With witty dialogue, rich character development, and no reliance on stereotypes, this play beautifully captures the uncertainty and excitement of young love.

    Can You Dance the Merengue? is a charming and relatable exploration of a fleeting yet impactful connection between two women at a lively event. With witty dialogue, rich character development, and no reliance on stereotypes, this play beautifully captures the uncertainty and excitement of young love.

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Character Information

  • Francine
    Character Age
    20s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Latino -- Dominican
    Character Gender Identity
    Female
  • Joanna
    Character Age
    20s
    Character Race/Ethnic Identity
    Latino -- Dominican
    Character Gender Identity
    Female

Production History

  • Type Workshop, Organization Out of the Hat Festival, The Workshop Theater, Year 2024

Awards

  • Finalist
    CT Short Play Fest
    2025