Past Productions
Feliz
2021
Augusto and his family struggle to keep their Christmas merry. As the house closes in on the family, growing inconsistencies become harder to sweep under the rug once a private scandal leads to news trucks parked across the street. Inspired by the book of Revelation, Feliz asks the question - are we defined by our secrets?
Feliz - An American Play was a finalist for the 2018 Latinx Theatre Commons Carnaval of New Latinx Works Festival in Chicago. This was its digital premier achieved in April 2021 done in partnership with the Wayward Artist, the Frida Cinema and a grant from the City of Santa Ana award to Michael-Miguel Productions.
Three Letter Words
2019
THREE LETTER WORDS follows, Patrick (who is FAT & OUT) and his boyfriend, CJ (who is HOT and NOT so out). Shortly after Patrick helps CJ find a job at his company, their love is tested when Patrick receives a promotion, making him CJ’s direct supervisor. Consequently, Patrick must submit a relationship declaration form. Patrick’s insecurities surface when Wes, an office gay, begins making passes at CJ and Amy, the office hall monitor, begins scrutinizing Patrick’s decisions. Can Patrick and CJ’s relationship survive Human Resources and the dangers of watercooler talk?
THREE LETTER WORDS had it's world premiere in 2019 at Grand Central Arts Center in Santa Ana, CA
PC: Jordan Kubat Photography.
The Book of Andy
2016
THE BOOK OF ANDY follows Andy after he responds “...I don’t know” to a marriage proposal from his long time boyfriend. When he can’t figure out why he couldn’t say yes, Andy decides to visit his ex boyfriends in an attempt to understand what went wrong there, only to find they are thriving without him, leading him to take desperate measures: he tells them he’s dying. ‘ANDY explores the world of modern dating through the eyes of a gay man who is suddenly hit with the intensity and surprise of marriage.
The production premiered in 2016 in Santa Ana, CA at Grand Central Arts Center.
PC: Andrea Decker
