{"id":832181,"date":"2026-05-30T11:00:35","date_gmt":"2026-05-30T11:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/832181\/"},"modified":"2026-05-30T11:00:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T11:00:35","slug":"local-playwright-presents-the-latine-queer-play-forever-and-a-day-for-this-weekend-only","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/832181\/","title":{"rendered":"Local playwright presents the Latin\u00e9, queer play ‘Forever and a Day’ for this weekend only"},"content":{"rendered":"

Forever and A Day opens today, May 29, for a one-weekend run at Arts Mission Oak Cliff. Produced and written by Duran Arturo Lucio, the show is a Latin\u00e9, queer dramedy centered on a group of friends coming together over the loss of a loved one. The show is directed April Zavala.<\/p>\n

Before tonight\u2019s opening, Lucio discussed how this production has journeyed from his days at the University of North Texas to its current iteration. <\/p>\n

\"\"Rehearsals for Forever and a Day at Arts Mission Oak Cliff. <\/p>\n

\u201cI first wrote Forever and a Day 11 years ago when I was a student at the UNT,\u201d he said by email. \u201d It was the first [full] length play I ever wrote, and we had so much fun with it. Back in 2020, we did an updated version of the show at Margo Jones Theatre here in Dallas.\u201d<\/p>\n

The show would go on to a New York premiere in October 2025 where Forever and a Day opened at the Off-Off Broadway black box stage, Under St. Marks Theater<\/a>. <\/p>\n

\u201cIt received rave reviews and it was a part of the Day of the Dead festival,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n

Interestingly\u2026<\/p>\n

\u201cUntil that point, the show was not Latine specific \u2014 though it\u2019s always been queer. I rewrote characters and translated lines to Spanish and added some Latin flair and that\u2019s how we ended up with the show in its current \u2014 and final \u2014 form.\u201d<\/p>\n

The show posits the notion of grief and moving on with life after a close death occurs. <\/p>\n

If theater creates families, this show certainly proves it. This production brings back cast and creative team from all of the show\u2019s previous runs. <\/p>\n

Anthony Ortega<\/a> originated the role of Allen in 2015, and reprises the character here. Nicole Romero (Christina) was in the 2020 production but as a different character. Ana Armenta (Laura) reprises her character from the New York run. Lucio (Zander) himself starred in the 2020 show and is part of this weekend\u2019s cast in a different role. <\/p>\n

Director April Zavala was the sound booth operator in 2015 and Stage Manager Daniel Bergeron was the operator in 2020. <\/p>\n

Bringing this to life again has deep significance for Lucio and his own identity. <\/p>\n

\u201cIn a time when Latinos in this country are being ripped from their homes, and when queer rights are being erased in front of our very eyes, I proudly wear my Gay Mexican [label] as a badge of honor,\u201d he said. \u201cThis show is made with love for my heritage and being. We need to be louder, prouder and celebrate ourselves because it\u2019s clear there are people that don\u2019t think we should exist.\u201d<\/p>\n

Forever and a Day plays today and Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. at Arts Mission Oak Cliff. For tickets, click here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

\u2013Rich Lopez<\/p>\n

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