A.Philip Randolph - November 16, 2026

3:00PM-5:00PM

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The Story

Oscar de Leon, an overweight science-fiction enthusiast, dreams of becoming the Dominican J.R.R. Tolkien. Despite the endless taunting from friends, family, and foes, Oscar remains true to himself, as the curse that has plagued his family for generations declares its power, and the violence of Oscar's family history collides with his present.

In Performance

Dominican-American actor Jean Perez tells the story through the eyes of Oscar’s unlikely friend, Yunior. Through this exploration of brotherhood, fantasy stories, and what it means to be a “Dominican man,” this adaptation allows audiences to understand the culture of fear and violence that resulted from Trujillo's 30+ years dictatorship of the Dominican Republic, and the importance of facing fear with love.