WE'VE GOT SOME BIG NEWS!

LOVE IN THE TIME OF PIÑATAS is making a triumphant return to San Francisco in 2026!!! Writer, comedian, and solo performer Baruch Porras Hernandez breaks open his life and lets all the candy fall out in this hilarious show. Watch him wrestle with immigrant guilt, make out with it a little, and transform it into a wickedly funny and moving show that asks, “what's at the end of the gay Mexican immigrant road?” Baruch hopes it's donuts.

Why bring this show back?

Okay, wow. That's a loaded question, diva. This show is a love letter to and a celebration of Mexican immigrants and their numerous contributions to the United States. During this fraught moment in our country, where immigrants are being terrorized, separated from their families and villainized, we hope to offer a counter narrative to the toxic rhetoric being perpetuated by our government. We wish to offer an outlet to soothe the rage you might be feeling, if only for 80 minutes—to laugh, cry, eat a donut, and maybe therapeutically scream. Will you consider joining us?

Development and Production History

Love in the Time of Piñatas recently played New York City Fringe Festival in an abridged production and has been developed with The Ground Floor at Berkeley Rep, Portland Center Stage, and National Queer Arts Festival at Brava Theater. The play received a developmental production at Z Space in San Francisco. The San Francisco Chronicle lauded the play, saying “The whimsy and sparkle and shine are always sly and smart in Love in the Time of Piñatas.”

What does the GoFundMe campaign cover?

That's a good question! Producing a theatrical production in San Francisco is very expensive, even for small, indie theaters. Most of our funding will go towards labor and venue fees, including hiring stage technicians, renting rehearsal and performance space, hiring designers, insurance, and more. Your donation will help offset some of these costs!

So, if the spirit moves you, any donation will help us bring this show back home!