OUR CELEBRATED SERIES RETURNS DECEMBER 12-14, ONE WEEKEND ONLY!
Tales of the Transcestors:
The Divine
Written by
Azad Namazie
Blaire Battle
Kaila Tacazon
Directed by
Nico Pang
Produced by
Petey Gibson
Starring
Germain (Gigi) Arroyo
Donato Fatuesi
Griffin Kelly
Vico Ortiz
Co-Produced by Celebration Theatre and Greenway Arts Alliance
A Native Hawaiian storyteller uncovers the sacred history of four Mahu healers who journeyed from Tahiti to Hawai'i.
In the imaginal realm, a recently deceased human seeks the aid of a djinn to find their long-lost transcestor.
A trans woman embarks on a quest with a spiritual alchemist, yearning to mend the disconnect between her body and soul.
Tales of the Transcestors: The Divine is a must-see World Premiere that reimagines folklore, mythologies, and spiritual guides across time and cultures. Through three interwoven stories rooted in Native Hawaiian tradition (Kapaemahu), Islamic mysticism (djinn), and spiritual alchemy (the Rebis), the production unearths personal and cultural histories to reclaim trans wisdom, healing, power, and joy. Tales of the Transcestors: The Divine captures the tension between inherited memory and lived experience, building a portal for audiences to enter a "world between worlds"—where lineage, desire, time, and space are fluid and ever-shifting.
Performance Information
Schedule
Thursday, December 12th | 7:30 pm Door, 8 pm Curtain. Opening Night Reception
Friday, December 13th | 7:30 pm Door, 8 pm Curtain.
Saturday, December 14th | 2:30 pm Door, 3 pm Curtain. ASL Interpreted Show + Talkback
Saturday, December 14th | 7:30 pm Door, 8 pm Curtain.
Runtime
90 minutes, no intermission.
Suitability Suggestions
12+ recommended. Light violence and language. Themes on death and rebirth.
Location
Greenway Court Theatre
544 N. Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Parking
Available in the free lot adjoining Fairfax High School.
Health & Safety
Masking is encouraged for community care.
All sales are final.
Late seating is at the discretion of staff.
Creative & Production Team
Directed by Nico Pang (they/he)
Produced by Petey Gibson (he/him)
Stage Management by Chloe Baldwin* (she/they/he)
Costume Design by Leah Morrison (she/her)
Lighting Design by Niall Sulcer (she/they)
Sound Design by Malick Ceesay (he/him)
Projection Design by Tonz (they/them)
Assistant Director: Sarah Showich (they/them)
Key Art Designer: Daniel Foerste (he/him)
Social Media Manager: Sarah Mullis (she/her)
Writing Consultants: June Carryl (she/her), Nico Pang (they/he)
Religious Scholars: Kieran Duhl (they/she), Emma Pauly (they/she), Stephanie Nohelani Teves (she/hers/‘oia)
Cast
SHAHEEDA (and others)……….....…Germain (Gigi) Arroyo* (they/them)
KAIMANA (and others)……........……Donato Fatuesi* (she/they/Suga)
SAGE (and others)………...............…Griffin Kelly* (she/her)
FATHER MARIA (and others)…………Vico Ortiz* (they/them/elle)
* Appearing through an Agreement between this theatre, Celebration Theatre, and Actors' Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
This project is supported in part by an arts grant from the City of West Hollywood.
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