W. Fran Astorga

Fran (they/them) is a queer, Latine creator that upholds, "if 'all the worlds a stage,' then we need to ensure that the world we represent on our stages insights action for the world we need and not the world we need to leave behind." They've had the privilege of working across the country and abroad in educational and community-centric theatre. The stories and art that excite Fran most are those that dismantle monolithic expectations for marginalized identities. Their art leans into the experimental and immersive to inspire curiosity, engagement, action, and joy. Fran has performed with Native Writers’ Theater, Alternative Theater Ensemble, and San Francisco Shakespeare Company. Their writing has recently been featured by B Street Theater, the National New PlayNetwork, Latinx Theater...

Fran (they/them) is a queer, Latine creator that upholds, "if 'all the worlds a stage,' then we need to ensure that the world we represent on our stages insights action for the world we need and not the world we need to leave behind." They've had the privilege of working across the country and abroad in educational and community-centric theatre. The stories and art that excite Fran most are those that dismantle monolithic expectations for marginalized identities. Their art leans into the experimental and immersive to inspire curiosity, engagement, action, and joy. Fran has performed with Native Writers’ Theater, Alternative Theater Ensemble, and San Francisco Shakespeare Company. Their writing has recently been featured by B Street Theater, the National New PlayNetwork, Latinx Theater Commons, CuttingBall Theater, Native Writers Lab, Theatre Magazine, and Howlround Theater Commons. Fran has served as a resident playwright and producer for the Desert Playwrights’ Retreat and is a founder of IN THE MARGIN, an arts and advocacy organization.

Scripts

Aesop's Holiday Bakeoff

by W. Fran Astorga

Synopsis

Based on Aesop's fable the Tortoise and the Hare, A new generation of Tortoise and Hare participate in a festive contest - a holiday bakeoff, where they have to confront generations worth of conflict with one another.

Based on Aesop's fable the Tortoise and the Hare, A new generation of Tortoise and Hare participate in a festive contest - a holiday bakeoff, where they have to confront generations worth of conflict with one another.

Exhaustion: Dancin' Trees In The Ravine

by W. Fran Astorga

Synopsis

Three friends escape into the Santa Cruz mountains in search of a place to swim and BBQ. They packed for the beach without realizing they had a treacherous hike down a ravine. Once at a waterhole the consumption of some shrooms sets the stage for a heartfelt adventure between friends too tired to know how to rest.

Three friends escape into the Santa Cruz mountains in search of a place to swim and BBQ. They packed for the beach without realizing they had a treacherous hike down a ravine. Once at a waterhole the consumption of some shrooms sets the stage for a heartfelt adventure between friends too tired to know how to rest.

La bendición, a monologue

by W. Fran Astorga

Synopsis

Two femme lovers reunite after a toxic interlude of the masculine to embody the blessing an elder left behind.

Two femme lovers reunite after a toxic interlude of the masculine to embody the blessing an elder left behind.

Onlyfans Promo

by W. Fran Astorga

Synopsis

Two young entrepreneurs, Vivi and Livi, explore using their influencer status during a live stream to gain subscriptions on Onlyfans. When cousin Penny joins the live, Vivi realizes that there has been a misunderstanding that she is more than ready to embrace to pursue her feelings for Livi and 'secure the bag'.

Intended for Instagram live, but works well on other virtual platforms that allow audience members...

Two young entrepreneurs, Vivi and Livi, explore using their influencer status during a live stream to gain subscriptions on Onlyfans. When cousin Penny joins the live, Vivi realizes that there has been a misunderstanding that she is more than ready to embrace to pursue her feelings for Livi and 'secure the bag'.

Intended for Instagram live, but works well on other virtual platforms that allow audience members to comment during the performance.