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HBO Original Comedy Special COLOR THEORIES BY JULIO TORRES Debuts March 27
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The HBO Original comedy special COLOR THEORIES BY JULIO TORRES, fresh off its off-Broadway run, debuts FRIDAY, MARCH 27 at 8:00pm ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max.
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Logline: In his second HBO comedy special, Peabody-winner Julio Torres (HBO's "Fantasmas" and "Los Espookys") presents a helpful guide to understanding the world through his playful interpretations of colors. Taking the stage in New York City as an expert on the inherent traits of particular colors, Julio explores the nuances of rule-based navy blue to the rage of red through hilarious observations from his life and culture at large. Blending stand-up with other media, this unique comedy special invites us to see the people, places and things around us through Julio's kaleidoscopic lens.
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About Julio Torres: Julio Torres is an award-winning Brooklyn-based writer, director, and comedian from El Salvador. His work on "Saturday Night Live" earned four Emmy® nominations and received wide acclaim. His first solo hour, "My Favorite Shapes by Julio Torres," received rave reviews and was released as an HBO comedy special in 2019. Torres co-created and starred in both of HBO's Peabody Award-winning series "Los Espookys," alongside Fred Armisen and Ana Fabrega, as well as "Fantasmas," which he also wrote and directed. Torres made his feature directorial debut with A24's "Problemista," which he wrote and starred in alongside Tilda Swinton. His first book, "I Want to Be a Vase," was published by Simon & Schuster in 2023.
- Credits: Written, performed, and directed by Julio Torres; executive producers, Julio Torres, Matthew Vaughan, Olivia Gerke; co-executive producers, Christian Palomares and Christopher Douglas.
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