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Rhode Island Latino Arts (RILA), in association with Trinity Repertory Company, announces Teatro en El Verano’s 10th anniversary production, ¡Que Diablos! Fausto, adapted by Jesús Valles from Christopher Marlowe’s play, Doctor Faustus. Directed by Armando Rivera, this touring production runs July 5 – August 1 in parks across the state of Rhode Island, including Payne Park, Dexter Park, Roger Williams Park, Jenks Park, and more. 

ABOUT THE SHOW 

In the depths of the earth between heaven and hell, demons and humans fiercely fight for souls. One such human, Faust, lets his desire for knowledge and power lead him into a deal with the devil himself! A darkly comedic, bilingual take on the 17th century play Doctor Faustus by Christopher Marlow, this adaptation is infused with music, humor, and a thoughtful message that will stay with you long after the show ends. ¡Que Diablos! Fausto brings new life to the timeless tale of ambition, love, and redemption, all through the lens of Latino voices and artistry. 

“Teatro en El Verano’s long standing commitment to fostering new bilingual Latino work is a tradition that I aspire to emulate in my own work,” director Armando Rivera said. “¡Que Diablos! Fausto is a particularly exciting adaptation! Its themes of power, desire and corruption are ripe for a contemporary update. Jesús Valles has cooked up a masterful take on the story that is rich with cultural specificity and a sharp bite in its political commentary. Just like the Marlowe original, this play will ride the line of sacred and profane that will enrapture audiences all across Rhode Island.” 

CREATIVE TEAM & CAST 

Jesús I. Valles (they/them) is a queer Mexican immigrant, educator, and writer-performer from Cd. Juarez/El Paso and a 2023 graduate of the Brown University MFA in Playwriting program. Jesús is the winner of the 2023 Princess Grace Award in Theater, the 2023 Yale Drama Series (Bathhouse.pptx), and the 2022 Kernodle Playwriting Prize (a river, its mouths). Their work has been produced by Latino Theatre Co., ZACH Theatre, and The Flea, with development support from institutions like The Kennedy Center, Manhattan Theatre Club, and The Playwrights’ Center. As a poet, Valles has received fellowships from Canto Mundo, Lambda Literary, and Tin House, and is currently a member of New Dramatists’ class of 2031. 

Armando Rivera (he/him) is a Boston-based director and actor. He currently serves as co-artistic director of Teatro Chelsea, a bilingual Latino theater company in Chelsea, MA. Born in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, Armando’s current creative work is centered on a passionate rediscovery of his Latino roots through cultural exploration, bilingual immersion, and expansion of what types of Latino stories are shared on the stage. His current focus lies in uplifting new Latino narratives that highlight the bilingual experience and resonate with diverse communities.    

Armando will work with scenic designer Tiago Pereira, costume designer Dustin Thomas, and sound designer Lovanni Gómez. The cast includes Ashley Aldarondo, Alexander Crespo-Rosario II, Natán Ferreira, Michael Yussef Greene, Mireya Hoffmans, Ashley Soto, and Marina Tejada. 

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE 

Admission is free and no registration is required. If desired, please bring your own chair and picnic blanket. All performances begin at 6:00 pm. 

  • Saturday, July 5 at Jenks Park, Central Falls, RI
    • Rain date: Sunday, July 6 
  • Thursday, July 10 at Dexter Park, Providence, RI
    • Rain date: Thursday, July 24 
  • Friday, July 11 at Payne Park, Pawtucket, RI
    • Rain date: Thursday, July 17 
  • Saturday, July 19 at, Aging Well Senior Center, Woonsocket, RI (no rain date) 
  • Sunday, July 20 at 195 District Park, Providence, RI (no rain date) 
  • Tuesday, July 22 at Roger Williams Park (Broad Street Entrance), Providence, RI
    • Rain date: Tuesday, July 29 
  • Sunday, July 27 at Newport Recreation Center, Newport, RI (no rain date) 
  • Friday, August 1 at Southside Cultural Center, Providence, RI (no rain date)