A world premiere dark comedy/horror play!
it's been ten years since everyone died
Open Space Arts today announced that it will stage the world premiere of “it’s been ten years since everyone died. a play about final girls,” about three survivors of an attempted attack by a group of cold-blooded killers.
THE READER’s Kerry Reid said of it, “Tirado-Ortiz’s story shows a playwright with promise and moxie."
Brian Kirst, writing for WINDY CITY TIMES, called it “...an original, noteworthy work. Those who love their horror delivered with a bit of progressive, wildly queer energy should definitely find much to rejoice in here, as well. Ortiz also incorporates non-binary and transgender characters into the mix here, allowing them elevation in a field of storytelling where they are often misrepresented or non-existent.... truly committed and often passionately rendered portrayals from their talented cast.”
Meet author Cesario Tirado Ortiz at this Sunday's matinee and stay for a talk-back with the author and cast after the show!
the cast
Author Cesario Tirado Ortiz
Author Cesario Tirado Ortiz
Author Cesario Tirado Ortiz
Cesario Tirado Ortiz (they/he/it) is a playwright, actor, singer, producer, and whatever else he decides to pick up that week. A SUNY New Paltz graduate, Rio bases most of his work around creating queer stories for queer folk that's not really about being queer. They're also a successful drag artist performing under the name Scam Like
Cesario Tirado Ortiz (they/he/it) is a playwright, actor, singer, producer, and whatever else he decides to pick up that week. A SUNY New Paltz graduate, Rio bases most of his work around creating queer stories for queer folk that's not really about being queer. They're also a successful drag artist performing under the name Scam Likely (it/its), and utilizes drag frequently in their work. Cesario is part of the first cohorts of the Genesis Project at 54 Below, providing performance opportunities, master classes, mentorship roundtables, and networking events with industry professionals to emerging artists in the cabaret scene. He is also part of the non-profit board for Pied Piper Theatre of New York City and is the creative consultant for Wait in the Wings on YouTube. IG: @wowokthenbruh
Director Teri Talo
Author Cesario Tirado Ortiz
Author Cesario Tirado Ortiz
Teri Talo (they/them) is excited to be making their Directing Debut in the professional world, with this wonderfully horrid show. This follows their internship here at Open Space Arts, as the Assistant Director of Cock by Mike Bartlett, Directed by Wren Wesner. Teri is an actor first but has always had a fascination with directing. Wh
Teri Talo (they/them) is excited to be making their Directing Debut in the professional world, with this wonderfully horrid show. This follows their internship here at Open Space Arts, as the Assistant Director of Cock by Mike Bartlett, Directed by Wren Wesner. Teri is an actor first but has always had a fascination with directing. While earning their B.F.A in Acting at UIC, they had the chance to direct a self written play in a 10 minute play festival. Teri is also a devisor, having helped devise About Face's interactive performances of We Could Be. They are a teaching artist with Chicago Children's Theatre and an Actors Associate with Chicago Playback Theatre. As a Non-Binary, Borinquen/Mexican person, they are excited to continue to represent their brown alphabet siblings. Using the power of art as a form of protest. They would like to give a special thank you to their beautiful Fiancé who continues to inspire and support their wild dreams.