Spanish Debut of 'Baggage at the Door' Tackles Mental Health Stigma with Hopeful Message

December 22, 2024
Spanish Debut of 'Baggage at the Door' Tackles Mental Health Stigma with Hopeful Message
  • Joe Langworth provided the original direction and dramaturgy, while Brent Michael Jones handled production management, lighting, and sound.

  • Gabriella Martinez served as the Bilingual Assistant Production Manager, with a full list of collaborators available on the production's website.

  • The Spanish adaptation was skillfully created by Regina Cedeño, with additional contributions from Paulina de la Parra.

  • In this presentation, Paulina de la Parra played The Girl, while Dana Aber appeared as the Therapist through video projections.

  • The play aims to destigmatize conversations surrounding mental health issues, exploring themes of anxiety, self-criticism, and the challenges of making personal connections post-pandemic.

  • It highlights the importance of saying yes to healthy possibilities and conveys messages of hope and healing in various languages for the upcoming year.

  • This workshop reading was produced by Big Thunder Productions NYC, funded by a grant from Governor Hochul and the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA).

  • Dana Aber's musical 'Baggage at the Door' recently had a Spanish-language presentation titled 'Equipaje en la Puerta' at the Chain Studio Theater.

  • 'Baggage at the Door' was previously performed Off-Broadway at AMT Theater.

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