PhysFestNYC Presents: A DRAG IS BORN

A DRAG IS BORN

In a twist of fate, a man is thrust into the spotlight to become the Queen of the Carnival. With advanced age, abundant body hair, and limited talents, he is an unlikely candidate.

Clown and magical realism fuel a nonverbal and whimsical quest accompanied by delightful music and colorful outfits, conveying a hopeful message: it’s never too late to embrace yourself.

'A Drag Is Born' is a multi-awarded celebration of Queer discovery created and performed by Edu Díaz, a Fulbright-awarded artist from The Canary Islands.

For ages 13+

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Edu Díaz (he/him/él) is a Fulbright-awarded actor, performer, theater producer, and writer from the Canary Islands, based in New York City. With over ten years in the performing arts, he produced acclaimed plays like 'Amores Minúsculos' and has appeared in films like 'Third Week.' His solo shows include ‘Fantastic Mr. S,’ which premiered at the United Solo Festival in 2022, and 'A Drag Is Born,' which debuted at the NYC Fringe Festival in 2024, winning multiple awards, including 'Best Solo Clown' (NYC Fringe 2024) and 'Best Solo Show Specialty' (Orlando Fringe 2024). He actively produces and performs in other author's shows while pursuing new projects, including PETRUS, a new show in development exploring his role as an 'alien' in the US.

Rachel Resnik, Director.
Tinna Hoffmann, Assistant Director.
Jess Ducey, Production Manager.
Jen Leno & Ren Perez, Lighting Designers.
Bri Colombo, Stage Designer.

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PhysFestNYC is a community-focused festival that celebrates, enriches, and envisions our field of physical theaters. As an annual gathering, provides space for practitioners, audiences, and the physical-theater-curious to share in presented works, diverse workshop offerings, and community-building events.

Broken Box Mime Theater's mission is to activate the imagination of our audiences, contemporize the art of mime, and remind us all of the power of simple storytelling.