After 35 years of intense storytelling, sneaky honesty and soul-singing performances, procrastinating legend Coco Miss Peru Come back, she officially quits fucqs. In her brand new performance fucq this sh! t (Available Tickets here), Coco is frustrated by the current chaos in the world, becoming a cathartic song, a comedy night of Sass and the truth.
The show debuted on Friday, August 22 at Provincetown’s historic Town Hall, both as a tribute to her late mother Helen, who still echoes the Bronx-born wisdom in Coco’s heart and also crys for anyone who feels hopeless, disillusioned or plain. With her symbolic fusion of biting wit and heartfelt reflection, Coco invites the audience to pursue their joy, magic, and even their sanity.
We are once again happy to catch up with the Queen herself talking about grief, growth, and why laughter may be just the most rebellious move of all.


fucq this sh! t is a bold title. How do you know that is the only name that fits this new show?
When I write the show, I joked that I want to call it fucq tht sh! t, because that's exactly what I feel lately. Then I came up with a safer title that fits very well with the show and my previous title, but then I thought it wasn't the time to play it safely, so I decided to go for a bold title. I'm glad I did this because I think my audience feels they want to watch a show, and by the title, they have expressed their feelings.
You said you “beyond pain and distress.” What is the biggest responsibility, and how do you turn this frustration into something interesting?
Obviously, I'm not a perfect person, I solved this on the show, but I did try to live my own life, so during this time my life was not valued, injustice seemed to be the norm, I had a hard job that I always had a hard time doing, I was always able to deal with frustration, it was to write to them and expel them, and then show it to the audience so that we could have all the Catholic experiences together. That's the magic of drama.
Your mother Helen is a beloved character in your story. How did her pass shape the show and how you are now on stage?
I miss my mom so much, but I'm grateful that I've had so long. She is still part of this new show and I hope to pay tribute to her in a way that resonates with the audience. I don't know how her passing made me different on stage, just say I know the speed of time better so that moments we should be fully appreciated and present when we are together in space.


The world does feel like a constant state of “two steps”. How do you personally move forward, and what do you want your audience to do?
I solved this problem at the top of the show, and it was a topic. Growing up, you will learn survival skills and become part of the way adults work. It's sad because I've realized that I'm often in a state of survival, not in a natural state, but I'm from the Bronx and a kid in the 1970s, so there was a perseverance and determination at that time, and I think I still carry that perseverance with me today.
You have called this show a group therapy course. What do you think the audience is now emotionally and spiritually?
I think we are connected to the community and feel connected like humans. When we are together, we thrive emotionally and spiritually and give ourselves the connection that moment. This is how we survive. That's why theaters and safe queer spaces are so important. I worry that using mobile phones, the internet, the speed of our lives, even the cost of living, we don’t take the time or always have the ability to unite, and we lose a huge value in our experience on earth.
Witchcraft and magic appear in your description of the show. Are we doing some casting of cocoa spells or metaphors for something deeper?
Yes! That's what I'm going to say.
After 35 years of performance, what inspired you to take a step back on the stage and it feels different to do it now?
What got me back was the same thing that made me go for 35 years, and that was my deep connection with my audience. The letters and one-on-one moments of my time with people, and the appreciation and expression of love that people shower on me, were very valuable to me. We all want to feel loved and appreciated, and my audience gives it to me. My audience healed me. I'm also keenly aware that my paid audience has been keeping the roof on my head for the last 35 years. Attention Promotion Queen: Never take the audience for granted!


Provincetown and Coco Peru are actually synonymous with summer. What does it mean for you to return to Town Hall with this particular show?
I booked the show because I never had the chance to perform in Town Hall, but I wanted to give the audience something new, so that prompted me to start writing and pieced together the show. My Ptown audience has been very supportive and I am very happy to be with them again. It's a new show and premiere, it's really scary, I only have one night to try the right one, but it's theatre again! As I approached my 60th birthday, I was also learning, just as much as I was ready and rehearsal, not perfect, and “right” was OK. At least I'm there to do my best.
You have the talent to balance biting comments with heartfelt vulnerability. Are you consciously making the mix, or are you just pouring it out of you?
I think it's just part of who I am and I learned how to apply it to my show. I grew up around many very interesting people who also have deep sorrow, and humor is a way to survive. So, this ability to laugh has always been at the heart of me in the face of incredible sadness.
You want people to see this sh!
I hope they can be inspired to keep going and fight good battles!
What's next?
I'm going to go on tour and then go back to San Francisco to be the Golden Girl in December, and then, I'm not quite sure. I've been talking about retirement for the past decade and I've been withdrawn so maybe I'll be semi-retired!


Coco Peru answers to celebrities seven
What is your biggest pet prayer?
Rubbish
You can't have three things?
Lip balm, soda and earplugs.
What is your most precious property?
My wedding ring.
If they named the cocktail after you, what would it be? What is your name?
Classic rum and coca-Rum and cocoa aka beige because I once told bartenders that I like rum and cokes beige, and that's how I say there is more rum than coke!
What superpower or talent do you want to wake up tomorrow?
Transform into whatever form I wished for.
What is the best advice you get?
Don't be afraid to ask for help.
What are you most grateful for?
My husband, Rafael, is from Spain.
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