Desaparecida - Madison Palomo
Madison Palomo makes her Shrewd debut in the NNPN rolling world premiere of Stephanie Alison Walker's THE MADRES. A message from Madison I am incredibly honored to be apart of Shrewd’s Production of The Madres. Not only was I excited to be acting alongside amazing actors but to be directed by the wonderful Lily Wolf and Clarissa Smith-Hernandez as well. Before reading this script, I had known very little about the Dirty War and the Disappeared. It was difficult prepping and s
Meet our Collaborators - Zatero Dance!
Zatero Dance has created a pre-show performance for Shrewd's NNPN rolling world premiere of Stephanie Alison Walker's THE MADRES. A message from ZATERO Dance We were introduced to this project by our co-worker/friend, Clarissa Smith-Hernandez, early this year. We had never heard of the Dirty War before, so it was a shock to learn the many ways in which humanity was threatened during this time. This play is a beautiful example of the tragedy, fear and strength exemplified by t
Meet Carolina - Yesenia Garcia Herrington!
Yesenia Garcia Herrington plays Carolina in the NNPN rolling world premiere of Stephanie Alison Walker's THE MADRES for Shrewd Productions. A message from Yesenia I am excited to participate in this National New Play Network rolling world premiere of The Madres by Stephanie Alison Walker. Although the play takes place in 1978, one can draw many universal parallels to situations and events that are happening now in various parts of the world. I am grateful to Ms. Walker for
Meet the Set Designer - Indigo Rael!
Indigo Rael is the Set Designer for Shrewd's NNPN rolling world premiere of Stephanie Alison Walker's THE MADRES. A message from Indigo When Lily approached me about designing this show, I wondered if she would need a creative way to use garbage (my specialty). After reading the script I recognized the need for a quiet background upon which this important story could unfold. Of course I’m sourcing materials that might have been thrown away, and choosing sustainable ways to bu
Meet the Assistant Director and Dramaturg - Clarissa Smith-Hernandez!
Clarissa Smith-Hernandez is the Assistant Director, Dramaturg, and Assistant Production Manager for Shrewd's NNPN rolling world premiere of Stephanie Alison Walker's THE MADRES. A message from Clarissa This entire experience with The Madres has felt serendipitous. Lily Wolf, who is my very own Thespian God Mother, encouraged me to read stage directions for NNPN, and by chance I was assigned to read this beautiful play by Stephanie Alison Walker. Since 2016, this play has sta
Meet Padre Juan - Rupert Reyes!
Rupert Reyes plays Padre Juan in the NNPN rolling world premiere of Stephanie Alison Walker's THE MADRES for Shrewd Productions. A message from Rupert This is Rupert Reyes and I am so proud and happy to be part of what has been a great month of August for Latinx and/or Latinx themed plays with this production of THE MADRES by Stephanie Alison Walker. Theater has so many facets and all provide for audiences. Personally, theater that educates and entertains is the one, which
Meet the Costume Designer - Laura Gonzalez!
Laura Gonzalez is the Costume Designer for Shrewd's NNPN rolling world premiere of Stephanie Alison Walker's THE MADRES. A message from Laura It is truly an honor to work with these incredible artists, and to tell a story centered around the depth and strength of love. This story highlights a powerful and horrific historical moment, and finds beauty and fortitude. The time for this play, is now. About Laura Gonzalez Laura Gonzalez is an Austin native, fourth year B.A. in Thea
Meet Josefina - Mary Alice Carnes!
Mary Alice Carnes plays Josefina in the NNPN rolling world premiere of Stephanie Alison Walker's THE MADRES for Shrewd Productions. A message from Mary Alice I am honored to be working on The Madres by Stephanie Walker and share this important time in history. I am grateful to Stephanie and Shrewd Productions for bringing this to life and for keeping the voices alive of all those who struggle for freedom. About Mary Alice Carnes She has with worked with Teatro Vivo as an acto
Meet The Director - Lily Wolff!
Lily Wolff directs the NNPN rolling world premiere of Stephanie Alison Walker's THE MADRES for Shrewd Productions. A message from Lily Stephanie's stunning play stuck with me from the first time I heard it read almost two years ago. Carlo Garcia and Mary Alice Carnes performed in that reading and join us now for NNPN Rolling World Premiere. It stuck with them, too. I think this play inevitably touches everyone who hears it. Although it's set in a very specific place and time,
Meet Diego - Carlo Lorenzo Garcia!
Carlo Lorenzo Garcia stars as Diego in the NNPN rolling world premiere of Stephanie Alison Walker's THE MADRES for Shrewd Productions. A message from Carlo I have known playwright Stephanie Alison Walker for 6 years. I worked on readings of her plays AMERICAN HOME and THE ART OF DISAPPEARING. I've always found her writing to be very immediate and real. When I first moved to Austin, one of the first acting gigs I received was to do a reading of THE MADRES as part of the Nation
