SEPTEMBER
HANDLE WITH CARE
by Peru Flores
directed by Grant Sorenson
Comedian and actor Peru Flores was supposed to be a singing sensation…until he realized he was not a good singer. Does that really stop anybody, though? Reality stars are making their Broadway debuts, former TikTok stars are performing at Coachella, and yet Peru is still trying any version of himself that will get him his “moment.”
Could people’s perception of him change once they find out how he really sees himself? As a gay performer? As a hyper-sexual Latino? As a *gasp* waiter at a restaurant? Could that be the key to pop stardom and world fame?!?! BEING YOURSELF???!!!!
Through storytelling, crowd work, and yes, some singing (?) he will unpack the downfalls of being perceived, the reality of dreaming big, and the beauty of just letting go (and f*****g a lot).
HANDLE WITH CARE will perform on Friday, September 18 and Saturday, September 19 at The Modern Rep.
To enter the venue, come down the alleyway between 3rd and 4th Street; you will see TABLE/READ signage outside an open garage door -- that's us!
Tickets are $35 and include your first drink on us!
PERU FLORES (creator/performer) is a New York Times-featured queer comedian, actor, and writer, originally from Cusco, Peru. His work includes The Kite Runner (Original Tour), Unpopular Opinions: A Comedy Debate Show (NYT's Critic's Pick), and the viral hit comedy podcast, Pioneers and Trailblazers. Most recently his previous solo shows, White Savior and PURO VENENO debuted at the iconic Joe’s Pub, part of The Public Theater in NYC, to high praise.
He has been featured in multiple publications including The New York Times, Time Out NY, The Washington Blade, and Outsmart Magazine.