Eight Tales of Pedro
Based on the folk tales of "Pedro Urdemales" and "Juan Bobo"
Winner of Two New York Innovative Theatre Awards
Winner of the 2018 UnFringed Festival
Winner of Two New York Innovative Theatre Awards
Winner of the 2018 UnFringed Festival
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In Eight Tales of Pedro, two sets of storytellers, some now and some in 17th century Mexico, cross a country - risking everything for a new life. As they tell their tales, their lives and plots combine and intertwine into the same conclusion.
The production's world premiere took place as part of the 2018 UnFringed festival at The Secret Theatre in Long Island City, under the direction of Rodrigo Ernesto Bolanos. The cast featured Germainne Lebron, Laura Aguinaga, Richard E. Calvache,Roberto Alexander, Kat Pena, and Stephen Santana. The original music for the production was composed by Luis D'Elias.
Following an award-winning run, Eight Tales of Pedro made a triumphant return to The Secret Theatre. The production was presented by The Secret Theatre from October 4 to 14, 2018. Notably, it won Best Play at the Secret Theatre Unfinged Festival and won Best Music, credited to Luis D'Elias, at the New York Innovative Theatre Awards. Federico Mallet was also honored as Best Supporting Actor at the same awards ceremony. The talented cast included Kat Peña, Germainne Lebron, Laura Aguinaga, Stephen Santana, Richard E. Calvache, and Federico Mallet.
In May 2023, Eight Tales of Pedro opened at Queens Theatre, featuring a cast that included Richard E. Calvache, Paulina De La Parra, María Renée Lavalle, Federico Mallet, Andy Price, and Stephen Santana.
Following an award-winning run, Eight Tales of Pedro made a triumphant return to The Secret Theatre. The production was presented by The Secret Theatre from October 4 to 14, 2018. Notably, it won Best Play at the Secret Theatre Unfinged Festival and won Best Music, credited to Luis D'Elias, at the New York Innovative Theatre Awards. Federico Mallet was also honored as Best Supporting Actor at the same awards ceremony. The talented cast included Kat Peña, Germainne Lebron, Laura Aguinaga, Stephen Santana, Richard E. Calvache, and Federico Mallet.
In May 2023, Eight Tales of Pedro opened at Queens Theatre, featuring a cast that included Richard E. Calvache, Paulina De La Parra, María Renée Lavalle, Federico Mallet, Andy Price, and Stephen Santana.
"A thought-provoking focus on Latino heritage. "
-Mark Lord, Queens Chronicle
"The ultimate message of undying hope for one and all."
-Cliff Kasden, The Queens Courier
"Humorous and poignant"
-Byrne Harrison, Stagebuzz
"This play is rich in depth, subtlety, and theatricality.
It is heartbreaking, yet hopeful. "
- Steven G Martin, New Play Exchange
"Garcia’s script combines drama, humor, and unflinching realism– occasionally, all together at the same time. The stories ... are more important than ever, making audience members realize that there are actual feelings and life experiences behind the faceless statistics reported (and exploited) in news stories about immigrants. Issues of ethnicity are also fearlessly explored in the play, from the dialogue about Mexico’s old Casta System, to modern day observations about colorism and prejudice (As one of the characters states, “Brown equals an identity, whether you like it or not.“)
“Pedro”, in all his transgenerational reincarnations, would be proud!"
Jed Ryan- Lavender After Dark
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-Mark Lord, Queens Chronicle
"The ultimate message of undying hope for one and all."
-Cliff Kasden, The Queens Courier
"Humorous and poignant"
-Byrne Harrison, Stagebuzz
"This play is rich in depth, subtlety, and theatricality.
It is heartbreaking, yet hopeful. "
- Steven G Martin, New Play Exchange
"Garcia’s script combines drama, humor, and unflinching realism– occasionally, all together at the same time. The stories ... are more important than ever, making audience members realize that there are actual feelings and life experiences behind the faceless statistics reported (and exploited) in news stories about immigrants. Issues of ethnicity are also fearlessly explored in the play, from the dialogue about Mexico’s old Casta System, to modern day observations about colorism and prejudice (As one of the characters states, “Brown equals an identity, whether you like it or not.“)
“Pedro”, in all his transgenerational reincarnations, would be proud!"
Jed Ryan- Lavender After Dark
Visit the Eight Tales of Pedro Website.
Follow Eight Tales of Pedro on Facebook
Follow Eight Tales of Pedro on Instagram
Follow Eight Tales of Pedro on Twitter
Press
"Eight Tales of Pedro at the New York Innovative Theatre Awards"
"A Thought Provoking focus on Latino Heritage"- Queens Chronicle
"Award-Winning Latinx Play Returns to The Secre Theatre for Eleven More Shows- LIC POST
"Interview with Mark-Eugene Garcia" - 50 Playwrights
"#Person of Change: An Interview with Mark-Eugene Garcia" - Antonio Minino- Medium.com
" Eight Tales of Pedro" Returns to the Secret Theatre in October" - Broadwayworld.com
"Play Opening Sunday Explores the History of Modern Latinos" - Tara Law - LIC POST
"A Thought Provoking focus on Latino Heritage"- Queens Chronicle
"Award-Winning Latinx Play Returns to The Secre Theatre for Eleven More Shows- LIC POST
"Interview with Mark-Eugene Garcia" - 50 Playwrights
"#Person of Change: An Interview with Mark-Eugene Garcia" - Antonio Minino- Medium.com
" Eight Tales of Pedro" Returns to the Secret Theatre in October" - Broadwayworld.com
"Play Opening Sunday Explores the History of Modern Latinos" - Tara Law - LIC POST