Hearing Voices With Spoken-Word Artist Denice Frohman

Denice Frohman’s one-woman show, 'Esto No Tiene Nombre', directed by Alex Torra, showcases the lives of Latina lesbian elders through multimedia elements. The title pays homage to a 1990s magazine and symbolizes experiences that challenge language’s limits. Frohman’s performance is part of a broader project involving the documentation of oral histories from BIPOC elder artists, reflecting on significant societal changes. Over her 20-year career, Frohman has focused on themes of race, immigration, and queer identity, making her work a vital exploration of intersectionality and community.

I wanted to create a space where we can explore the nuances of identity that often go unnamed, to celebrate the lives of Latina lesbian elders.

The phrase 'Esto No Tiene Nombre' reflects how sometimes experiences are too profound to be encapsulated by language, highlighting the beauty and pain of queer identities.

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