For years, I’ve been waiting for the moment when I could play Juliet Capulet in William Shakespeare’s tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, but I was born a man in a shitty and sexist country... Finally, the wait is over; today, I am her.
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Waiting for Julieta is based on this shakesperean classic with the main purpose of deconstructing this story, to revisit it with a contemporary critical look. This adaptation is situated in the Mexican Northeast, “la mera frontera”, where we talk about the failed love stories in our own lives, the toxic love and the romantic stumbles in relationships. Our play is a contemporary piece happening in a 'carne asada'; a mexican party with tacos and tequila, where we mix hints of cabaret, performance, theatre of objects, and mexican pop culture.
Director/Actor/Playwright: Emmanuel Pichardo Caballero
Stage Manager/Performer: Caridad Gómez
Gender Studies Consultant: Ana Lucía Heredia
Script Consultant: Fernanda del Monte
Graphic designer: Baudi Larsen
'...an immersive experience for the senses. The visuals and sound demonstrate the intersection of American and northern Mexican cultures. What makes it even more interesting are the pop culture references juxtaposed with the Shakespearean play, giving it another dimension to its reinterpretation... ' - Primera Página
'... unleashes a comic and satirical parody of this tragic story that, not only offers a sharp critique, but also questions the concept of love outlined in Shakespearean drama... The message is clear, evocative, realistic: love must be reciprocated and not tied to atavisms or social prejudices... ' - La Voz de Durango