Abstract
The play, And Then Came Tango, which is based on the book, And Tango Makes Three is the true story of Roy and Silo (Chinstrap male penguins) that raise a baby chick in a zoo in New York City and reinforces that families come in all shapes, sizes, and combinations. The book has topped the American Library Association’s 10 most challenged books for over ten years; parents are often demanding that this text be removed from school and public library shelves. And Then Came Tango was performed for the community at the local public libraries, downtown performance space, a dedicated LGBTQI center, and the local zoo in the border city of El Paso, Texas in May of 2022. The book, And Tango Makes Three, is one of the many books under investigation by a Texas state representative for removal from Texas school libraries. The study focuses on the production process and community response to this play that served the very clear purpose of promoting inclusivity in a very conservative state (Texas).
Presenters
Adriana DominguezAssistant Professor, Theatre and Dance, UT-El Paso, Texas, United States
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
KEYWORDS
Theatre, Community Outreach, Inclusivity, LGBTQI
