Fefu y Sus Amigas (A Community Theatre Project)

Fefu y Sus Amigas (A Community Theatre Project)

Hi / Hola!

My name is Kathleen Capdesuñer and I am a first-generation Cuban-American director and producer. I am passionate about creative projects that are community-centered and bilingual.

I am seeking support to complete a passion project of mine, Fefu y Sus Amigas by María Irene Fornés.

María Irene Fornés was a Cuban-American playwright whose work explored the complexities of womanhood through a feminist lens. "Fefu and Her Friends", one of her most famous plays, is centered around the reunion of a group of female friends. The play has never been produced in Spanish and with an all-older female-identifying cast. With my project, “Fefu y Sus Amigas”, I will create an original theatrical presentation inspired by the play’s themes of womanhood and female friendship by collaborating with the Latina/e elder community members from the Sunnyside and Astoria neighborhoods.

This project is comprised of a series of workshops culminating in a public presentation of the new work at Thalia Spanish Theatre in Sunnyside, Queens. I will partner with the Sunnyside Community Services, and Spanish Speaking Elderly Council RAICES Astoria locations to engage with their older adults. Through these partnerships, I will work with a group of 10 elders to share stories in response to the play’s content, and rehearse a public theatrical presentation featuring their talents, stories and selected scenes from the play in Spanish.

By donating to my project you will directly fund this project, ensuring the success of this work. All funds will go to paying the teaching artists and actors directly. Your donation supports a series of performances open to the public.

Thank you!