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Open Scene's II Voices | Raquel

Project Type

Voces | Social Theater | LGBTQ stories | Community Talkback

Date

March 2022

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“It is the silence that speaks to me, and I answer back.” At night, the whispers of souls crying out for justice travel with the wind and the desert sands.
As part of a local circus, Raquel—a cis woman portrayed by Karina Gentile—and Desiré, a transgender woman, share a deep and loving relationship. However, one December night, their world is shattered when they are brutally attacked, raped, and torn apart by a group of heartless police officers.
From that moment, Raquel embarks on a relentless quest fueled by love and an unquenchable thirst for justice—one laced with the bitter taste of revenge. Along the way, she encounters spiritual guidance that unveils hidden truths, ultimately steering the story toward a powerful and transcendental resolution.
An original play by Claudia Vargas Vega, Raquel is brought to life through an experimental and surreal direction by Edwin Yumar and produced by Open Scene. Step into Raquel’s journey and witness a tale where resilience and justice intertwine.

OpenScene is a qualified 501(c)(3) non-profit organization; all donations are tax-deductible.

We are proud members of the Association of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP), the National Association of Latino Arts and Culture (NALAC), the International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA), the Edyth Bush Institute for Philanthropy and Leadership, and the Winter Park's Arts & Culture Alliance.

Our programs are partially funded by United Arts of Central Florida, Headquarters OrlandoAtPlay.com y UAArtsEd.com, Orange County Government through the Arts and Cultural Affairs Program, and sponsored in part by the State of Florida through the Division of Arts and Culture and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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