Queen Jaguar

"The Coronation of Queen Jaguar" - Theater for the New City
DreamUp Festival, Sept. 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 2024

Stoddard and Gold do a masterful job of inhabiting a set of idiosyncratic characters while adjusting to and integrating what they elicit from the audience. It is interesting–and adds an additional dimension to the experience–the ways in which, through those audience interactions, some moments of sincerity sneak in amidst the witty ad-libs and consistently uproarious fun. With such an enjoyably unique admixture, it only makes sense to bend the knee at The Coronation of Queen Jaguar." -Thinking Theater NYC

Let’s get meta, baby. Christine Stoddard and Aaron Gold, play themselves on stage, presenting several colliding character acts: Queen Jaguar, played by Stoddard, is a warrior poetess from the jungle who communicates only through improvised a cappella as interpreted by The Ambassador, played by Gold. Art Bitch, played by Stoddard, is a Bushwick trust fund brat of the contemporary art world, enabled by her wealthy Uncle Cornelius, played by Gold. The Appraisal Lord (Gold) and his assistant, Helpy the Helping Jester (Stoddard), will allow audience members to choose their interaction with the characters, be it a Playful insult or a Serious Compliment. You’ll also be graced by an honest to God AUTHOR, played by Gold. In this show, Stoddard and Gold navigate a conflict that challenges them to re-examine the dynamics of their relationship. An ensemble cast of characters and the audience will gradually guide them back toward meditation and the love that they both deserve.

In this new work, which uses previously created and performed characters of ours, the central thrust will be comedic. This is unlike previous versions of Queen Jaguar and Art Bitch work. The show is largely improvised and involves audience participation.

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My character Queen Jaguar is a warrior poetess and songstress from the jungle. She made her public debut in June 2023. She premiered at FIGMENT NYC at Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanic Garden and next appeared at Chashama Gala 2023 with Aaron Gold and the International Human Rights Art Festival with Adriana Ascencio. I have been able to develop my Queen Jaguar project with assistance from the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music. The improvised full-length comedy show "The Coronation of Queen Jaguar" premieres at Theater for the New City in September 2024. Follow @queenjaguarnyc on Instagram and TikTok for more. For bookings, contact me.