Alejandro Rodríguez

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Feeding the Children

Feeding the Children is a recollection of memories from Texas and New York. Inspired by the torta and churro ladies found outside clubs and bars frequented by queer Latin@s, Lady Quesa’Dilla embarks on a personal journey to ensure the children will never go hungry again.

Performed during a special night of Trasnocheo organized in memory of José Esteban Muñoz. Curated by Tavia Nyong'o, Jack Halberstam, and Macarena Gomez-Barris.

Biography

Alejandro Rodriguez is Lady Quesa’Dilla. A Chican@ from the Texas border, is a solo performer and drag queen. Their solo performance, The Brown Queen, debuted in NYC and has been performed in Texas and Chiapas. They work as a teaching artist, and at the LGBT Community Center in Manhattan. A member of the House of Bushwig.  

Background Information
  • Encuentro Location (Montréal): Sala Rossa
  • Date: June 22, 2014
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