A hilarious, moving, fantastical theatrical world premiere written and directed by award-winning Philadelphia theatermaker Tanaquil Márquez & Eliana Fabiyi, bilingual in English and Spanish.

Three Colombian sisters gather in Bogotá to celebrate their father’s 80th birthday. When an unexpected guest arrives, secrets are revealed that will change the family dynamic forever. In this bilingual world premiere comedy, La Otra explores intimate relationships through comedy and magical realism.

Tres hermanas colombianas se reúnen en Bogotá para celebrar el cumpleaños 80 de su papá. Con la llegada inesperada de una misteriosa persona, salen a flote secretos que cambiarán la dinámica familiar para siempre. En esta comedia bilingüe de estreno mundial, La Otra explora relaciones íntimas a través de la comedia y el realismo mágico.

Co-presented with 1812 Productions

Photo: Manny Vasquez

Performance Information

September 12-28, 2025

Previews

Sept 12 + 13 at 7pm
Sept 14 at 2pm
Sept 16 at 7pm

Performances

Sept 17, 18, 19 at 7pm
Sept 20 at 2pm + 7pm
Sept 21 at 2pm
Sept 24, 26 at 7pm
Sept 25 at 7pm
Sept 27 at 2pm + 7pm
Sept 28 at 2pm

Pricing

$45 Standard
$39 Previews
$15 Students, Industry & 25-and-Unders
$2 FringeACCESS

FringeArts Member discounts & benefits available

Venue

The Arcadia Stage at the Arden
40 N 2nd St.
Philadelphia PA 19106

About the Artist

Supporters

The Kim & David Adler Series

Accessibility

Wheelchair/Limited Mobility Seating and Assistive Listening Devices. The Arden is a KultureCity® Certified Sensory Inclusive Venue; sensory tools available upon request. Check PhillyFringe.org for accessibility information and details.

Content Considerations

This show is recommended for audiences ages 15+. Includes the use of smoking cigarettes and marijuana.

This show contains:

• Audience Interaction
• Graphic Language
• Fog/Smoke effects

Health & Safety

Masks are optional, vaccines are not required. More information about FringeArts COVID policies can be found here.