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Takes two, to no one... just think about it.
In a world where politics often feels like a never-ending circus, one man hopes to be the unlikely ringleader for America’s future. The Life of AFJ features our hopeful candidate, AFJ, delivering his stump speech before the Presidential election in November.
The Life of AFJ takes a satirical look at mental health, it’s impact on the creative process and the absurdity of presidential campaigning. With practical and backhanded humor, the show offers a unique perspective on the chaotic world of politics in American culture.
He's ready to flip your QAnon-and-off switch.
2024 RUN ENDED
OCT. 4 - NOV. 2
LOCATION:
Creative Team
Abel Flores Jr.
Artist, Writer, Performer
Hilly Holsonback
Director
Chanlyr Jordan
Lighting & Video
Tyler Haws
Audio & Sound
Ilknur Ozgur
Producer / Artstillery Artistic Director
A Dark Comedic One-Man Show.
After a jarring mental health diagnosis, Abel Flores Jr. embarks on a healing journey which leads to the creation of an alter ego political persona, AFJ.
AFJ slings dirt at all parties and voters. Whether left, right, or middle, The Life of AFJ offers something for everyone, serving up equal parts comedy, societal reflection, and conspiratorial investigation.
As AFJ shares his platform and beliefs, audiences are reminded of our political leaders’ idiocy and disconnect from the everyday citizen. AFJ becomes the proverbial bull in a china shop as he delivers a tactless stump speech, similar to what we may see today. He has it all figured out and doesn’t empathize with those who don’t.
Don’t miss the opportunity to be a part of the grass roots beginnings of what could be, at some point, really, if you squint real hard, the next President of the USA!
“At its core, The Life of AFJ portrays the vulnerable process of creating art from a coping and healing aspect. I portray myself at the beginning of a life changing diagnosis then morph into AFJ to ridicule choosing one person to lead a whole country and the imaginary intimacy they convey to people of all backgrounds and beliefs.”
says Flores.
"No one is safe from his opinions, but they can hide while he goes off on strange tangents.”
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LOCATION: 732 Fort Worth Ave. Dallas TX 75208
Show Dates & Times :
Friday Oct. 4 - 8pm | Saturday Oct. 5 - 8pm | Sunday Oct 6 - 6pm | Friday Oct. 11 - 8pm | Saturday Oct. 12 - 8pm | Sunday Oct. 13 - 6pm | Friday Oct. 18 - 8pm |
[No Show Sat Oct 19]
| Sunday Oct 20 - 6pm | Friday Nov. 1 - 8pm |
FINAL SHOW Saturday Nov. 2 - 8pm
