Unexpected Stage presents Fade by Tanya Saracho Tickets

A few years after the publication of her hit debut novel, Lucia lands her first TV writing job at a cutthroat network studio, where she struggles to find her place on the white male-dominated set. She and the only other Latinx employee there, a janitor named Abel, become close quickly even as they wrangle over differing points of view. But as Abel shares his stories with Lucia, similar plots begin to find their way into the TV scripts that Lucia writes. Infused with humor and a sharp insight, Fade explores class and race within the Mexican and Mexican-American communities, and asks whether status can change who you are at your core.

Written by Tanya Saracho, directed by Dylan Arredondo, featuring Michael Burgos and Camila Calderon.

"Sharp, witty, sensitive, and yes — unexpected — Fade offers insights into race and class within the Mexican-American community." - Kate Michael, K Street Magazine

"Lively, sharp, witty, and challenging, Unexpected Stage Company’s Fade makes you question if we have to leave pieces of ourselves and our culture behind as we climb to “the top” and if, in the end, that climb is worth the cost." - Em Skow, DC Theater Arts

Audience members will be required to wear masks indoors regardless of vaccination status.

Please note: Fade contains strong language/themes. If you should have any questions, please call or email -- we're happy to answer them.

Founded in 2010, Unexpected Stage is devoted to exploring the intricacies and intimacies of the human experience, and its intimate theater space (of roughly 30 seats) provides a unique setting to enjoy their productions.