SAME, AGAIN
A raw, improvised ensemble drama about a theater group reckoning with hidden abuse and homophobia, revealing the pain they’ve buried—and the power of finally speaking out.
Description
A powerful, emotionally charged ensemble drama, SAME, AGAIN follows a theater group as buried tensions begin to surface during their rehearsal process. What appears to be a standard production slowly unravels, exposing layers of invisible abuse, homophobia, and long silenced pain. As the women in the cast begin to speak openly, they discover how much they’ve endured, and how rarely they’ve been heard. With a sharp point of view, a fearless cast, and a script improvised with remarkable precision, this new work from prolific NewFest alum Ruth Caudeli pulses with authenticity. Intimate, raw, and quietly radical, SAME, AGAIN is a striking narrative that shows the power of shared truth.
“Tightly structured yet entirely improvised, SAME, AGAIN showcases the rare synergy of its ensemble cast and filmmakers. Their deep commitment to each others’ process shines through, making it a masterclass in collaborative storytelling and spontaneous, grounded performance.” – Murtada Elfadl, Senior Programmer
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Director
Ruth Caudeli
Writer
Ruth Caudeli
Cast
Silvia Santamaría, Ana María Otálora, Camila Pujana, Marcela Robledo, David Moncada, Camila Vallejo, Santana Rosa, Alejandra Chamorro, Víctor Tarazona
Showtimes
In-Person
6:45 PM - Nitehawk Prospect Park
Virtual
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