GUAC

October 14 – November 2, 2025

GUAC
Written and Performed by Manuel Oliver
Co-Written by James Clements
Directed by Michael Cotey
Presented in Association with Change the Ref

Executive Produced by Patricia Oliver
Produced by Michael Cotey

Ticket Price (all-in pricing including fees)

Starts at $30

Runtime

100 minutes, no intermission.

Friends Ticket Presale

Presale: July 9, 2025

Single Tickets

On sale: July 23, 2025

When you lose a son, what do you do?

If you're Manuel Oliver, you turn grief into action. 

GUAC is a fearless, funny, and deeply moving theatrical tour-de-force about a father turned activist. Seven years after his son Joaquín "Guac" Oliver was killed in the Parkland shooting, Manuel Oliver channels his love, loss, and rage into a powerful force for change. From pepperoni bacon pizza to air guitar solos, Oliver paints a vivid, unforgettable portrait of a vibrant life cut short—and a father’s relentless fight for a better future. Both a celebration and a rallying cry, GUAC pulls zero punches and speaks to anyone who has ever loved, lost, or dreamed of making a difference.

"Oliver’s ability to transform his grief into art on stage left viewers in awe."

The Hilltop

"Flawlessly executes activism in an approachable and human way."

MD Theatre Guide

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