Eso Que (No) Decimos

Developed by Tupu Productions, Eso que (no) decimos is an immersive Spanish-language theatre experience that invites audiences into an intimate, sensory world where silence, vulnerability, and what remains unsaid take centre stage.

The project explores the emotional weight of routine, unspoken decisions, and the impact of silence on mental health. Through close proximity, layered scenography, sound, texture, and presence, the audience is not just watching a story, they are inside it.

Call to Action: Be part of something unique , support Eso que (no) decimos and help make immersive, inclusive Spanish-language theatre a reality in Auckland.

Special thanks for donors over $50: join our exclusive post-show celebration with the cast and crew after the last performance on Saturday, 30 May. Your contribution not only helps the production thrive but gives you a front-row seat to the party!

"Eso que (no) decimos"  is a multidisciplinary team of artists and producers committed to creating immersive, emotionally honest theatre experiences.
This production is brought to life by a cast of seven actors, supported and led by a dedicated creative leadership crew.

Betsabé Qui – General Director
Actress, drama teacher, theatre and improvisation director, and cultural producer. Founder of Be.Theatre Drama School in Auckland. Trained at the Universidad Nacional de Cuyo (Argentina), Betsabé has over two decades of experience creating theatre that prioritises emotional truth, human connection, and ensemble work. Her direction focuses on presence, vulnerability, and depth of character.

Frank A. Liquitay – General Producer
Cultural producer and community event coordinator with experience strengthening Spanish-speaking communities in Tāmaki Makaurau. Co-founder of Cine Foro Society, Frank brings a strong background in cultural management, documentary filmmaking, and community-led projects. Her work focuses on creating spaces of dialogue, identity, and belonging through art.

Diego D'Ortenzio – Technical Producer
A highly experienced operations and workforce planning professional with over 20 years across aviation, transport, and customer service in New Zealand and Argentina. Diego combines systems thinking with a deep commitment to people-centred leadership. His recent work in theatre production, acting, and creative management allows him to bridge technical precision with artistic sensitivity.

An Gerstenmaier – Executive Producer
Founder of Tupu Productions, journalist, actress, producer, and director. An has led two immersive theatre productions in 2024 (SelfCycle and SelfCycle 2.0). Her vision for Eso que (no) decimos is rooted in collective creation, emotional accessibility, and opening new cultural spaces for Spanish-language theatre in Aotearoa.

Funds raised through this Boosted campaign will help bring Eso que (no) decimos to life by covering the core production costs that make the work possible, accessible, and welcoming.

Your support will go towards:

 Accessibility

Setting up English descriptive subtitles, allowing non-Spanish-speaking audiences to fully engage with the experience while preserving the emotional depth of the original language.

 Scenography & Technology

Screens, projectors, and digital elements that shape our 3D immersive set, blending real textures with digital layers to enhance the audience’s sensory experience.

Costumes & Physical Set

Materials and fabrication for costumes, props, and the physical scenography that bring the characters’ world to life.

 Rehearsal Spaces

Hire of rehearsal spaces during the final three months of preparation, supporting deep creative work and ensemble development.

Performance Venue

Full hire of the venue where the show will be presented, ensuring a safe, professional, and immersive environment for both artists and audiences.

Documentation & Visual Identity

Photography of rehearsals and performances, along with graphic design for the play’s logo and promotional materials, helping the project live beyond the stage.

 Communication & Outreach

Social media management and promotion, including Instagram boosts and ongoing content creation, as well as website maintenance and ICT support to keep audiences informed and connected.

Production Materials

Stationery and printing supplies needed throughout rehearsals, pop-up events, and performances.

Care & Wellbeing

The work of an Intimacy Coordinator and a Mental Health Coordinator, ensuring a safe, respectful, and emotionally supported environment for the cast and creative team.

By securing these foundational elements, the production gains stability and breathing room. This allows the team to continue seeking additional funding for other areas such as artist compensation , marketing, and artistic activations, including character showcases and community engagement events.

This campaign covers the foundations — enabling the work to exist, be accessible, and be shared with the community.

Eso que (no) decimos is an immersive Spanish-language theatre work developed over a year and a half of collective creation. The project is rooted in deep character development, exploring relationships with the intimacy and complexity of siblings or long-term partners, where history, silence, and emotional bonds shape every interaction.

This is an ambitious and inclusive production, designed to feel like home for a few moments. The work incorporates English descriptive subtitles to welcome non-Spanish-speaking audiences, while preserving the emotional depth and musicality of the original language. Through a blend of digital elements and tangible textures, the production expands the theatrical experience beyond dialogue, inviting audiences to engage through sound, visuals, proximity, and atmosphere.

More than a performance, Eso que (no) decimos is an invitation to belong. It creates a space where Spanish-speaking communities in Aotearoa can reconnect with their language and cultural identity, where students of Spanish can experience the language emotionally, and where lovers of immersive theatre can step into a raw, intimate world that transcends translation.

At its core, the project seeks connection and shared reflection, reminding us that sometimes, what we don’t say still connects us, deeply and humanly.

Eso que (no) decimos is more than a theatre production, it’s a catalyst for creative, cultural, and community growth in Tāmaki Makaurau.

As the first Argentine adaptation performed here in Auckland, the project demonstrates the possibilities of international collaboration and cultural exchange, inspiring local artists and communities to explore bold, self-managed, and collaborative projects.

By presenting a Spanish-language immersive experience with inclusive accessibility features, the production encourages:

• Art in your own language: motivating others to create and perform in their mother tongues.
• Curiosity and inclusion: welcoming audiences who are learning Spanish or discovering new cultural expressions.
• Community engagement: activating local spaces for art, gatherings, and shared creative experiences.

We hope this project will spark more self-directed and collaborative initiatives, opening doors for diverse artistic voices in Aotearoa, and showing how culturally specific stories can resonate widely while fostering belonging, creativity, and cross-cultural exchange.