A WORLD PREMIERE BILINGUAL PLAY!

September 12—28, 2025

Curated show at the 2025 Philadelphia Fringe Festival

La Otra
Co-Created by Tanaquil Márquez and Eliana Fabiyi
Written and Directed by Tanaquil Márquez

Three Colombian sisters gather in Bogotá to celebrate their father's 80th birthday. When an unexpected guest arrives, tensions run high and secrets are revealed that will change the family dynamic forever. This world premiere bilingual play in Spanish and English reveals through comedy and magical realism intimate relationships that break linguistic, cultural, and class boundaries.

Tres hermanas colombianas se reúnen en Bogotá para celebrar el cumpleaños 80 de su papá. Con la llegada inesperada de una misteriosa persona, las tensiones se disparan y salen a flote secretos que cambiarán la dinámica familiar para siempre. El estreno mundial de esta obra bilingüe en español e inglés, revela a través de la comedia y el realismo mágico relaciones íntimas que rompen las estructuras lingüísticas, culturales y sociales. 

Runtime: approx. 1 hour and 45 minutes (including an intermission)

Performed at Arden Theatre Company, 40 N 2nd St

Mask-wearing is optional at The Arden for performances of La Otra EXCEPT for the following performance when masks are required:
Sunday, September 21st at 2:00pm

Masks will be available in the lobby for those who need one. Our full COVID-19 policy is available HERE. If you have any questions, please contact us at 215-592-9560 or at info@1812productions.org.

Supported by: PECO Powering the Arts