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

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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.

"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

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Queens Theatre Production- May 2023

With
Richard E. Calvache
Paulina De La Parra
María Renée Lavalle
Federico Mallet
Andy Price
Stephen Santana

Eight Tales of Pedro is funded, in part, by Howard Gilman Foundation, the Lily Auchincloss Foundation, the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs, The Shubert Foundation, Jerome
Robbins Foundation, Dramatists Guild Foundation, and by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

Photo by Dominic Totino Photography

The Secret Theatre Production- October 2018

Back by popular demand after an award winning run.

Presented by The Secret Theatre
Performing October 4 - 14 2018

Best Play- Secret Theatre Unfinged Festival
Winner of Best Music, Luis D'Elias- New York Innovative Theatre Awards
Best Supporting Actor, Federico Mallet- New York Innovative Theatre Awards

With
Kat Peña
Germainne Lebron
Laura Aguinaga
Stephen Santana
Richard E. Calvache
Federico Mallet

Original Music by Luis D'Elias

Photography by Hunter Peress

Unfringed Festival at the Secret Theatre- July 2018

Eight Tales of Pedro will have its world premiere as part of UnFringed at The Secret Theatre in Long Island City.

Directed by Rodrigo Ernesto Bolanos
Written by Mark-Eugene Garcia

Cast
Alfonso- Germainne Lebron
Genoveva- Laura Aguinaga
Felipe- Richard E. Calvache
Rene- Roberto Alexander
Escolastica- Kat Pena
Peter- Stephen Santana

Original Music by Luis D'Elias

Germainne Lebron, Laura Aguinaga, Richard E. Calvache, Roberto Alexander, Kat Pena, Stephen Santana

Germainne Lebron, Kat Pena

Germainne Lebron, Laura Aguinaga, Richard E. Calvache, Roberto Alexander, Kat Pena, Stephen Santana

Interview on Tiempo with Joe Torres

Mark-Eugene and Rodrigo appeared on ABC's Tiempo with Joe Torres to discuss Eight Tales of Pedro on August 4th at 11:30 am.

First Reading and Workshop

Eight Tales of Pedro had a first workshop featuring Germainne Lebron, Laura Aguinaga, Richard E. Calvache, Roberto Alexander, Kat Peña, and Paul Marquez and was directed by Rodrigo Bolaños.

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