Gente de Teatro celebrates its 30th anniversary with PERFECTOS DESCONOCIDOS (Perfect Strangers) — a stage adaptation by Daniel Guzmán and David Serrano, based on the record-breaking international hit film Perfetti Sconosciuti by Paolo Genovese.

A group of lifelong friends gathers for dinner. Suddenly, someone suggests an unexpected game: place their phones on the table and share all incoming messages and calls throughout the evening. Would you dare to play?

PERFECTOS DESCONOCIDOS (Perfect Strangers) is a fast-paced and vibrant comedy — a true rollercoaster ride filled with laughter, shocks, and surprises, where privacy is pushed to its limits. With a solid and deeply human script, the play explores trust, friendship, hidden secrets, and the impact of modern technology on our relationships.

The play is a true rollercoaster ride filled with laughter, shocks, and surprises, where privacy is pushed to its limits. With a solid and deeply human script, the play explores trust, friendship, hidden secrets, and the impact of modern technology on our relationships.

In 2016, Paolo Genovese’s Perfectos Desconocidos (Perfect Strangers) won the award for Best Screenplay in an International Narrative Feature at the Tribeca Film Festival and was named Best Film at the David di Donatello Awards. Perfectos Desconocidos became a global phenomenon, earning numerous accolades and becoming the most adapted film in the world.

Directed by Marcela Salas, PhD.

This production is made possible by the generous sponsorship of Blue Wave Supplier Development Program, Galer Law Firm, and the support of these organizations: the Consulate General of the Argentine Republic in Houston, the Consulate General of Spain in Houston, the Theatre Network of TX, Casa Argentina de Houston, La Casa de España, the Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston, Cámara de Empresarios Latinos de Houston, the Argentina Texas Chamber of Commerce, Asociación Uruguaya en Houston, Alief ISD Education Foundation, Doray Castillo Productions, Qué Hacer en Houston, TX, and El Venezolano en Houston.

ALL PERFORMANCES ARE IN SPANISH. English Surtitles are not available for this production.

OCTOBER 16 to OCTOBER 26

RUNTIME:
1 hour 45 minutes with 1 intermission

TICKETS:
GENERAL ADMISSION SEATING
$38 Regular (Fri/Sat)
$35 Seniors 65+(Fri/Sat)

$35 tickets (Fri/Sat) for members of the
CAH, CELH, ATCC, IHCH, AUH, Houston Spaniard Community
and Theatre Network of TX with special discount code.

DISCOUNTED PERFORMANCES

$30 ALL SEATS
Wednesday/Thursday/Sunday performances

All performances are in Spanish. 

Suitable for adult audiences 

Information: www.gentedeteatro.org * mail@gentedeteatro.org 

713-826-0445 * 713-410-8370

ABOUT PAOLO GENOVESE

Paolo Genovese, an Italian film director and screenwriter, was born in Rome in 1966. He earned a degree in Economics and Business. He began his career directing commercials and achieved success in both advertising and filmmaking.

In 1998, he started collaborating with Luca Miniero, co-writing and co-directing the short film La scoperta di Walter. The duo made their feature film debut in 2002 with the critically acclaimed comedy A Neapolitan Spell.

Genovese made his solo directorial debut in 2010 with The Santa Claus Gang. In 2016, his film Perfect Strangers won the award for Best Screenplay in an International Narrative Feature at the Tribeca Film Festival. It was named Best Film at the David di Donatello Awards.

Perfect Strangers became a global success, won numerous awards, and became the most adapted film in the world.

Filmography

• A Neapolitan Spell (2002, co-directed with Luca Miniero)
• Sorry, You Can't Get Through! (2005, co-directed with Luca Miniero)
• This Night Is Still Ours (2008, co-directed with Luca Miniero)
• The Santa Claus Gang (2010)
• The Immature (2011)
• The Immature: The Trip (2012)
• A Perfect Family (2012)
• Blame Freud (2014)
• Ever Been to the Moon? (2015)
• Perfect Strangers (2016)
• The Place (2017)
• Superheroes (2021)
• The First Day of My Life (2023)
• Madly (2025)

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