“Every Story is a Love Story” by Audrey Kuo Content note: This play is set after the death of a trans teenager by suicide, though there are no graphic or explicit details&nbsp; TW // Suicide, No Graphic or Explicit details Resources:  Crisis Text Line: text "start" to 741-741 Directed by Izzy Bravo Featuring Yen Dinh &amp; Andi Mars Post Producer &amp; Editor: Edwin Alexis Gómez Sound Director &amp; Composer: Ricardo Licea Produced by Brandon English, Abe Zapata Jr. and Ana Bernal&nbsp; Artwork by Féi Hernandez

Episode 5: Every Story is a Love Story

“Son Snapped” by Jess Cen Content Warning: Sexual Assault&nbsp; CW // Language TW // Verbal Abuse, Sexual Assault, Coercion, and Consent&nbsp; Logline: Oscar uses a series of fingersnaps to interrogate his parents and figure out why they raised him the way they did. Directed by Sophie Goldstein Featuring Nathanael Martinez, Adriana Gordon, &amp; César Carmona Post Producer &amp; Editor: Edwin Alexis Gómez Sound Director &amp; Composer: Ricardo Licea Artwork by Féi Hernandez Produced by Abe Zapata Jr, Brandon English and Ana Bernal&nbsp; &nbsp;

Episode 6: Son Snapped

“Afterlife or Bust” by librecht baker&nbsp; Parent Discretion Advised&nbsp; CW // Language, Sex/Masturbation TW // Death, Racism Logline: While riding a Metro train, two strangers discuss their unfulfilled desires.&nbsp; Directed by Abe Zapata Jr. Featuring Janice Robinson, Lys Perez, Kristie Villalon Post Producer &amp; Editor: Edwin Alexis Gómez Sound Director &amp; Composer: Ricardo Licea Artwork by Féi Hernandez Produced by Abe Zapata Jr, Brandon English and Ana Bernal INSTAGRAM: @qyouthfdn WEBSITE: qyouthfoundation.org FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/QYouthFoundation

Episode 7: Afterlife or Bust

Bonus Interview with playwright librecht baker hosted by abe zapata jr.&nbsp; Interview edited by amy zapata and abe zapata jr. “Afterlife or Bust” by librecht baker episode now available! &nbsp;

BONUS: librecht baker interview

Bonus Interview with playwright J. Daniel Cruz, make sure to listen to Episode 8 "Transformation" before the interview! Interview edited by Amy Zapata and Abe Zapata Jr.&nbsp; “Transformation” by J. Daniel Cruz&nbsp; followed by an interview with the playwright.&nbsp; Logline: A play depicting the struggle for acceptance of transgender people within their community and their families&nbsp; Directed by Edwin Alexis Gómez Featuring Gabriella Rafiele, Amir Levi, Carla Valentine, &amp; Stacey Patino Post Producer &amp; Editor: Edwin Alexis Gómez Sound Director &amp; Composer: Ricardo Licea Artwork by Féi Hernandez Produced by Abe Zapata Jr, Brandon English and Ana Bernal

BONUS: J. Daniel Cruz Interview

“Transformation” by J. Daniel Cruz&nbsp; Logline: A play depicting the struggle for acceptance of transgender people within their community and their families&nbsp; Directed by Edwin Alexis Gómez Featuring Gabriella Rafiele, Amir Levi, Carla Valentine, &amp; Stacey Patino Post Producer &amp; Editor: Edwin Alexis Gómez Sound Director &amp; Composer: Ricardo Licea Artwork by Féi Hernandez Produced by Abe Zapata Jr, Brandon English and Ana Bernal

EPISODE 8: Transformation

“Meet Me at the Bodega” by Hadrian Shawn Miguel&nbsp; Logline: A not-so typical day in the Get Down of a Bronx Bodega. Directed by Joseph Klink Featuring Mari Mercado, Daniel Luna, Stacey Patino, &amp; Mel Glickman Post Producer &amp; Editor: Edwin Alexis Gómez Sound Director &amp; Composer: Ricardo Licea Artwork by Féi Hernandez Produced by Abe Zapata Jr, Brandon English and Ana Bernal

Episode 9: Meet me at the Bodega

Bonus Interview with playwright Hadrian Shawn Miguel, make sure to listen to episode 9 "Meet me at the Bodega" before listening! Hosted by Abe Zapata Jr. Edited by Amy Zapata &amp; Abe Zapata Jr.&nbsp;

BONUS: Hadrian Shawn Miguel Interview

“Running from Myself” by Sydney Rogers Logline: Cori looks back on their life as a young person and their journey to becoming sober.&nbsp; Directed by Corey Saucier Featuring Alyssa Garcia, Coretta Sima Love Monk, &amp; Ángel Gabriel Post Producer &amp; Editor: Edwin Alexis Gómez Sound Director &amp; Composer: Ricardo Licea Artwork by Féi Hernandez Produced by Abe Zapata Jr, Brandon English and Ana Bernal

EPISODE 10: Running from Myself

Interview with playwright Sydney Rogers aka Miss Barbie Q, hosted by workshop facilitator Abe Zapata Jr. Make sure to listen to episode 10 “Running from Myself” before! Edited by Abe Zapata Jr. and Amy Zapata&nbsp; INSTAGRAM: @qyouthfdn WEBSITE: qyouthfoundation.org FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/QYouthFoundation &nbsp;

BONUS: Sydney Rogers Interview

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