Stage plays
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StoneHeart
The Kilroys 2019 National Playwrights Conference Eugene O'Neill Finalist “Georgina Escobar is like a surrealist Sam Shepard created in a lab by Maria Irene Fornés and Caryl Churchill but they dropped a bunch of 50's pulp scifi in the vat by accident. And then STONEHEART is her somehow doing an incredible Chekhov impression on top of all that. A family play that exists within our reality and just beyond it.” Matt Barbot (Playwright) |
The Unbearable Likeness of Jo Semity and Jones
The Movement Theatre Company (reading) NYC 2018 Workshop Production Dixon Place NYC 2015 “This colorful play celebrates the present moment - at every turn; like turning a kaleidoscope it reveals something new, moment to moment, truly embracing the theatricality of "identity-in-progress." The text in performance is able to conjure both laughter and tears as we witness a collection of individuals attempt to love each other in spite of their inability to quell past fears. Georgina's humanity and empathy as a playwright shines through in this hilarious & heartbreaking work! ” Adam Burnett (Artistic Director, Buran Theatre) |
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Sweep
National Latino Playwriting Award Finalist Steppenwolf's "The Mix" "A dramatically-funny and poignant time-traveling look at what being a female has been like since the creation of (wo)man. The playwright Georgina Escobar, does a spectacular job exploring how humanity and woman-hood have evolved into what the are today, with many subtle and at times pointed moments that make the audience not only think twice about society’s norms but also laugh while doing it." The Accidental Mrs. Bag of Bones (The Circuz) “ An unflinching look at border issues that is simultaneously beautiful and grotesque, dreamlike and nightmarish. Like much of Escobar's work, this play provides an excellent opportunity for directors, actors and designers alike to stretch their imaginations to bring this play to life. ” Amelia Ampuero (Artistic Director, Duke City Rep) |
Then they forgot about The Rest
Off Broadway Premiere, NYC 2019 "This demented post-apocalyptic satire, about an experimental medical procedure that erases bad memories and the ad agency (staffed by “three bisexual Latinas”) that’s been hired to market it, makes “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” look formulaic." The New Yorker "This play is an absolute sci-fi masterpiece. It's one of those plays where the idea seems so simple but it needed Escobar's voice turn the idea into such a compelling story. I am going to be thinking about this play for a long time and kicking myself for not seeing the production at INTAR." Shaun Leisher (NPX) Penny Pinball Presents The Beacons Best Unproduced Plays, 50 PP 2018 National Playwrights Conference Eugene O'Neill Semi-Finalist 2018 “ A crazy explosion of pop culture and socio-political prophecies through a pinball narrative. This play takes so many interesting twists and turns, it is hard not to be delighted by its whimsy. A great play for a cast of strong female-identified actors! ” J. Julian Christopher (Playwright) |
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Ash Tree
Kennedy Center Darryl Hayes TYA Award, 2011 "A magical and meaningful modern-day fairy tale. The effect is a little bit dark without losing innocence or hope" The Alibi "What a gorgeous play: it's dreamy, fantastical, magical, poetic. A TYA piece that is also accessible for adult audiences, which is a real challenge. ASH TREE would be an exciting challenge for a creative team: lighting designers, set designers, costumers, and an exciting cast of characters. I would love to see a production of this play." Jordan Elizabeth Henry Alebrijes Nominated: Drammy Best Original Script Winner: Drammy Best Original Music "Part screwball comedy, part ravishing spectacle" Oregon Artswatch "A magical story told through tight and creative dialogue. Georgina Escobar's imaginative characters are a delight for the audience and fun for actors. Infinite possibilities for staging the play. Love the ways this work can be used to build community and reach out to youth." Julie Zaffaranno The Ruin “The Ruin” tells a dazzling tale of Latin American witchcraft, fantastical love and personal insanities. It’s dark and wickedly funny, absurd and balefully soothing." Graham Gentz (Theatre Critic) |
B.I. (Be)
Listed on Steppenwolf's "The Mix" “ Like much of Escobar's work, this play is capital F-U-N FUN. But not only that, I think the play needs to be seen, especially by young audiences, to start a conversation about binary and non-binary identities. Escobar does this without being heavy-handed so the play moves along briskly. I would highly recommend this for anyone looking to engage with young audiences in a new way. I think this play would be great for young performers and college-aged theatre groups, as well. Highly recommended! ” Trevor Boffone (Scholar, 50PP) Death and the Tramp “ Escobar has written a lovely Día de Muertos play for children and families is presented in English and Spanish, and also through shadow puppetry, projections and several other magical stage elements to weave a tale of memory, loss and despair, as well as remembrance, determination, and hope, told with delight and clarity. The narrative takes on real world significance, as loss comes in many forms, death being only one of them. A beautiful work for a troubling time." David Hansen (Playwright) |