Ni Mi Madre at Diversionary Theatre
Dates: 8/13/2026 - 9/6/2026
📍 Theatre: Diversionary Theatre
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This Obie Award-winning one-person show is written and performed by Arturo Luíz Soria. It follows an over-the-top Brazilian matriarch scrambling to raise her queer son within a confusing American culture, infused with the music of Gloria Estefan and Cher. The comedy delves into the secrets of an immigrant family and the complicated love between parent and child, celebrating queer Latiné survival and identity.
Cast and Creative Team for Ni Mi Madre at Diversionary Theatre
Creative Team
Kian Kline Chilton
Artistic Producer
Sherri Eden Barber
Artistic Director
Jenny Case
Executive Director
McKenna Perry
Production Manager
News About Ni Mi Madre at Diversionary Theatre
West Coast Premiere of NI NI MADRE and More Set for Diversionary Theatre 2026-2027 Season
June 03, 2026 Diversionary Theatre has unveiled its 41st season. This season will feature a total of four productions that will continue to honor the theatre's legacy of bringing LGBTQIA+ audiences new and exciting stories for, by, and about the community.About the Theatre
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Founded in 1986, Diversionary Theatre is recognized as one of San Diego’s best theatres, and proudly showcases the most vibrant and diverse group of talent the city has to offer. We aim to foster and amplify the next generation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other marginalized voices by providing the local community with live entertainment in a dynamic, inclusive, and welcoming environment that celebrates and preserves our unique culture. Diversionary Theatre began as a forum to shed light on the important social issues affecting the quality of life of LGBTQ+ people, namely the AIDS crisis and its immediate and devastating impact on the community through the performing arts.
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