Manuel Oliver has created a solo show titled "Guac" to commemorate his son Joaquin, one of the victims of the 2018 Parkland school shooting. The play presents a poignant yet lively portrayal of Joaquin's life while Oliver recounts the painful experience of reliving his son's tragic death. With a crucial performance run in Washington, D.C., including the anniversary of the shooting, Oliver aims to not just evoke memories of the tragedy but also foster dialogue around gun violence and celebrate his son's vibrant personality.
Stopping the show is not going to change my reality... The real pain that is totally repulsive from my side is what happened seven years ago.
Oliver and his collaborators... emphasize that this isn't a show merely about remembering Parkland or pontificating on firearms.
Guac is first and foremost a lively, loving portrait of a Venezuelan American immigrant child who loved 'Family Guy,' pepperoni pizza and 'The Godfather.'
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