Erin MacGillivray is a graduate from Whitman College with a B. A. in Theatre and Classical Studies. Erin is a recent Third Rail Repertory mentorship program alum, and stage manages at Milagro (Judge Torres, La Segua, Jump) and Original Practice Shakespeare Festival. She is also a co-founder and stage manager at Red Balloon Theatre Collective. Her credits outside of stage management include assistant director on Revolt. She Said. Revolt Again. (Third Rail Repertory) and costume designer on Care of Trees (Enso Theatre Ensemble).

06/20

appeared in last year's Festival production of Antigone. He is a playwright, and this season two of his scripts are being produced: City, by the Playback Theatre, and Frankenstein by the Phoenix Theatre Company.

(09/88)

es de Honduras y se mudó a los EE.UU. a los 15 años. En 2008, se fue de gira con la produccion de Zapatista del Teatro y también ha aparecido en muchas de las producciones en español del Milagro. De hecho, esta es su octava producción con Milagro. También ha trabajado en películas independientes locales, incluyendo el corto premiado La orbita del verano. Le gustaría dar las gracias profundamente a Olga Sánchez por darle la oportunidad de ser parte de un elenco tan talentoso.

Jorge Elías Madrid-Enamorado is from Honduras and moved to the U.S. at age 15. In 2008, he toured with Teatro Milagro’s production of Zapatista and has also appeared in many of Miracle’s Spanish-language productions. In fact, this is his eighth production with Miracle. He has also worked in local independent films, including the award-winning short La orbita del verano. He would like to deeply thank Olga Sanchez for giving him the opportunity to be part of such a talented cast and crew.

(02/11)

began performing professionally at the age of 13 in Mexico with a folkloric dance troupe. Since 1987 he has been dancing Flamenco, here in Portland. Last year he participated in a theatrical presentation of Christopher Columbus, produced by Arte Flamenco, and appeared in a short film produced for the Aging Services of Washington County. For the past three years, Gerardo has been the host and most recently the producer of "A Su Salud", a series program on cable access. Since 1990 he has worked for el Programa Hispana as an outreach worker for the Hispanic community.

(04/95)

is an Assistant Professor in Theater Arts at Portland State University and is currently developing the new plays program for the department. She was a member of Portland’s Drammy Committee 2000 – 2003 and is returning to her position this season. Recent dramaturgy credits include: The New House, Artists Repertory Theatre (2004); Stones in His Pockets, CoHo Productions (2004); Topdog/Underdog, A.R.T. (2003); Spirits of the Ordinary, Miracle Theatre (2003); Proof, A.R.T. (2003); and Honey in the Horn, A.R.T. (2002). Recent directing credits include: Boy Gets Girl, Coho Productions (2005); Much Ado About Nothing, PSU (2005); mipueblo.biz, Miracle Theatre (2004); Venus, PSU (2003); Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet), PSU (2002); Frida, a retablo, Miracle Theatre (2002); Spinning Into Butter, CoHo Productions (2001 and 2002); and Arcadia, PSU (2001).

(09/05)

Malán co-founded the Miracle Theatre Group with her husband, José Eduardo González and in 1989 she created the bilingual touring program, Teatro Milagro. Ms. Malán researches and develops script ideas and works with playwrights, directors, composers and choreographers. She has also written several bilingual scripts, which include Cuéntame Coyote (2005, 2014) and FRIDA, un retablo (2006, 2013). Ms. Malán has worn many hats in her 30 some year career as a performing artist. For a number of years she managed and performed with the Milagro Bailadores, Miracle’s pan-Latino dance troupe. She has shared her curricular work and bilingual education techniques as a guest instructor and workshop leader at various workshops, conferences, universities and college campuses around the country. Most recently Ms. Malán was the keynote speaker of the 2015 COFLT conference in Salem, Oregon. Malán also co-founded OYE, Opciónes y Educación, a Latino sexual health coalition with Multnomah County Health Dept. Malán received her BA in Theatre Arts from the University of California, San Diego and is currently working towards an ME in Curriculum Instruction at Portland State University.

Dañel Malán cofundó el Teatro de Milagro con su esposo José Eduardo Gonzalez y en 1989 creó el programa itinerante bilingüe, Teatro Milagro. Bajo su dirección artística, la Sra. Malán ha creado y producido más de veinte obras bilingües originales que han girado a través de los Estados Unidos, México y Canadá. Sus trabajos incluyen ZAPATISTA (2008) la historia de Subcomandante Marcos, FRIDA, un retablo (2007), una visión surrealista de una de las artistas más grande de México, Mi Vida Gitana (2006) una historia de romance de gitanos españoles, Cuéntame Coyote (2005) un cuento de cruce de fronteras, mipueblo.biz (2004) la historia de un cuenta-cuentos peruano y PROFECÍA (2001), un cuento maya sobre el fin del mundo. (1/09)

(01/16)

(she/ella) a playwright, actor and teatrista, is a lifelong member of Milagro in Portland and an ensemble member with Studio Luna in Los Angeles. She has also performed with Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Cara Mia Theatre, San Jose Stage Company, San Diego Rep, El Teatro Campesino, and Teatro Vision among others.
As a playwright, her theatrical productions include Worry Dolls and Blast Off, commissioned and presented by Teatro Milagro; A Xmas Cuento Remix, which had a National New Play Network Rolling World Premiere with Milagro, 16th Street Theater and The Cleveland Public Theatre; and A Christmas Treat commissioned by Cleveland Public Theatre, and featured in 10 Minutes to Midnight: 9 Quirky Plays for the Holidays.
Recently her holiday stories were featured in “Not So Merry and Bright: A Christmas Mixtape by Studio Luna”. Her piece, “Sunshine” was presented in “The In-betweens” for El Centro Del Sur: Latinx Theatre Festival. Her story “Down the Side of the Mountain” is in Teatro Luna’s Audible Original audiobook, “Talking While Female and Other Dangerous Acts”. Maya received her B.F.A in Acting from The Theatre School at DePaul University and she is a graduate of the NALAC Leadership Institute.

(10/24)

began performing at the Miracle Theatre when she was just five years old in Miracle’s Latino folkloric dance company, the Milagro Bailadores. Over the years, she appeared in many of Miracle’s annual El Dia de los Muertos festivals and also in Teatro Milagro’s Cuban musical, Recuerdos de Cuba by Vicente Guzman-Orozco and Fortuna de la Vida, a Spanish language breast cancer awareness play by Rebecca Martinez. In addition to working with Miracle, Sylvia has worked as both an outdoor school counselor and an outreach teacher for the Oregon Zoo’s ZAP Program.

Sylvia Malán-González tuvo sus primeras presentaciones en el Miracle Theatre cuando tenía 5 años de edad con la antigua compañía de baile folklórico Milagro Bailadores. Por algunos años, se la vio en varios festivales del Día de los Muertos y también en el musical cubano del Teatro Milagro Recuerdos de Cuba de Vicente Guzman-Orozco y Fortuna de la Vida de Rebecca Martinez, una obra educativa que habla sobre el cáncer de seno. Además de trabajar con el Miracle, Sylvia ha trabajado como consejera de escuelas al aire libre y también como maestra para el programa ZAP del Zoológico de Oregon.

(01/09)

is happy to be back on stage after a long break from theatre. He was most recently seen at Milagro with The Third Floor in their comedy show XXIV. Other recent roles include appearances in independent films, The Auteur and Film Geek. He’s excited to be working with such a great director and cast on this project.

(03/10)

During the past five years, Cynthia has studied with over a dozen dance masters and has performed in Canada, Jamaica, and Trinidad. She has also been teaching Caribbean and Latin dance to students from all over the Portland Area. As co-director of the Bailadores, she brings a great deal of touring and performing experience to the group. Cynthia also teaches at the Living Dance Center, and is the founder of the world Dance Office and its workshop series at Portland State University.

(05/97)

This production marks a number of notable firsts for Mr. Maniccia: it's his first show with Miracle Theatre, his first time working with director Michael Menger, and his first time wearing a dress...in front of an audience, anyway. His other local credits include shows at Theatre Vertigo, Stark Raving Theatre, Oregon Children's Theatre, Tygre's Heart Shakespeare Company, Hellfire Productions, Lakewood Theatre Company, Portland Actor's Ensemble.

(01/99)

has come to Oregon by way of Colorado, Puerto Rico, Louisiana, Missouri, Texas, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. He has been involved with the theatre since the second grade. Favorite roles include Kenickie in Grease, Roy in Lone Star, Marc Antony in Julius Caesar, and Clitandre in The Learned Ladies. When not performing, Brian studies film at the Northwest Film Center.

(04/05)

has appeared in many MTG productions, including her debut in Cuentos, The Lady from Havana, and Camino Confusion. Currently serving as the MTG membership president, she also was stage manager for Un Christmas Cuento. She is a teacher at Highland Park Middle School.

(10/94)

is from Eugene, where his credits include work as a composer, musical director and performer. He has worked for ORT, Mainstage Theatre, Oregon Shakespearean Festival in Ashland, University of Oregon Theatre and on many other freelance projects.

(09/87)

Carlos is over the moon
for having the opportunity to work
on a play in his native language.
Originally from Venezuela, Carlos
is proud to bring this story to life
next to such a talented director, cast and crew. He has
performed at Oregon’s Children Theater, Lakewood
Theater, Shaking the Tree, and was seen on stage last
in the Day of the Dead production, Amor Añejo, as
Huehuecoyotl. Special thanks to the amazing Christy
for all her beautiful creations as a director, and for
being such a loving human, as well. Gracias, mi amor!

Carlos está loco por tener la oportunidad de trabajar enuna obra de teatro en su idioma nativo. Originario
de Venezuela, Carlos se enorgullece de dar vida
a esta historia junto con la directora, un elenco y
un equipo tan talentosos. Ha actuado en el teatro
infantil de Oregon, Lakewood Theater, Shaking the
tree y fue visto en el escenario por última vez en
la producción del Día de los Muertos, Amor Añejo
como Huehuecoyotl. Un agradecimiento especial
a la increíble Christy por toda su hermosa creación
como directora y por ser un ser humano tan amoroso
también, ¡gracias mi amor!

02/20

nació en Guerrero, México, llegó a Portland en 1997. Escribe poesía y declama desde que tiene 10 años de edad ganó una variedad de premios por declamación de poemas en México y un premio por componer poemas para la revista Puertolandia en Julio del 1998. Trabajó de modelo durante 6 años. Esta es su primera participación con Teatro Español.

(04/06)

would like to thank Pablo Jimenez for the opportunity to make the masks for this production. He has been making papier mache masks since the 6 th grade but this is the first non-Halloween application of those skills. He has studied art since grade school with a number of teachers in Washington, Michigan and North Dakota and attended art school at Briar Cliff College in Sioux City, Iowa. It’s been great fun meeting and working with everyone associated with Milagro.

(05/05)

is a full time professor, dancer and choreographer of flamenco dance and is president of Solo Flamenco and director of the Flamenco Arts Academy. An award-winning flamenco dancer, she is the only Portland-based dancer extensively trained in the flamenco style of Jerez de la Frontera, Spain. While living there, she was featured several times on local and national Spanish television. She has performed in Oregon, Washington, South Korea and Spain. In December 2005, she was honored in Korea for her success in connecting Korean culture and flamenco based on a 2001 performance that fused the two art forms. An incredibly versatile artist, Laurena has been called upon by both traditional flamenco artists as well as musicians in other genres; she is the only guest artist on Cellist Skip von Kuske’s debut recording, Intuit.

Marketing Director, 7/1/1997 - 11/18/1997

(05/07)

is new to the Portland area from the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. She is a graduate of Humboldt State University’s MFA program and currently works at Portland Community College.

(05/08)

Dug is the lighting manager for the Headwaters theatre and the Chapel theatre. He is also the resident lighting designer for Trip the Dark dance company and the Chapel Theatre Collective. Thank you for coming and enjoy the show!

(06/20)

was born in Queretaro, Mexico, and moved to Portland about 10 years ago, graduating in 2005 from the professional actors training program at Portland Actors Conservatory. At Milagro, Gilberto was last seen in Bodas de sangre and Zapatista. This is Gilberto’s sixth production at the Miracle, having also appeared in Rosalba y los Llaveros, Fuente Ovejuna and Ardiente paciencia. He was also seen in Oregon Children’s Theatre production of Ferdinand the Bull and Metamorphoses at Artists Rep.

Gilberto Martín del Campo nació en Querétaro, México, se mudó a Portland como hace 8 años, y en el 2005 se graduó en el programa de entrenamiento para actores profesionales del Portland Actors Conservatory. Actualmente Gilberto forma parte del elenco de la producción itinerante del Teatro Milagro, Zapatista, que se estrenó aquí en el teatro el mes pasado. Esta es su quinta producción en el Milagro, se lo ha visto en Rosalba y los Llaveros, Fuente Ovejuna y Ardiente Paciencia. Recientemente también formo parte de Ferdinand the Bull con el Oregon Children’s Theatrey Metamorphoses con Artists Rep. (1/2008)

(05/10)

is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and Portland State University, serving in the Marine Corps and the Navy before settling in Portland. As a writer, she has been published in several periodicals including The Oregon Literary Review and New Moon. Hannah’s directing credits include Lipstick and Other Cosmetics and The Real Inspector Hound. She has been stage manager for numerous productions, to include Othello, The Pirates of Penzance, Thom Pain (based on nothing) and, for Miracle, La Carpa del Ausente: El Día de los Muertos Festival last autumn.

Hannah E. Martin es graduada de la U.S. Naval Academy y Portland State University, sirvió en el Cuerpo de Marina y en la Marina antes de establecerse en Portland. Como escritora, ha publicado en varios periódicos entre los que constan The Oregon Literary Review y New Moon. Entre las obras que ha dirigido estan Lipstick and Other Cosmetics y The Real Inspector Hound. Ha sido regidora de escena para varias producciones entre ellas Othello, The Pirates of Penzance, Thom Pain (based on nothing) y, para el Miracle, La Carpa del Ausente: El Día de los Muertos Festival el otoño pasado.

(04/08)

is originally from Veracruz, Mexico. He recently worked
on short films about immigration with Thoreau Productions in association with Zeling Films. He also participated in a contest 100 Hours with MABO Productions. He has participated in Milagro workshops and recently appeared in Jardín de Sueños and Raíz. Currently he can be found working as a host of an Internet program based in Portland called “Entre Tu y Yo” that supports Latino talent. He wants to dedicate his performance to all his friends who have believed in him and supported him as well as those who strive each day to reach their goals.

Juan Antonio Martínez es originario de Veracruz, México. Ha trabajado en cortometrajes con temas de inmigración con Thoreau Productions en asociación con Zeling Films. También para el concurso de 100 horas con MABO Productions. Ha participado en talleres en el Miracle Theatre Group. Sus últimas dos participaciones en el Milagro fue en la obra Jardín de Sueños y la pasada obra Raiz. Actualmente se encuentra trabajando como locutor de radio en la web con "Mirada Latina Radio" y como conductor en un programa local de Portland llamado "Entre Tu y Yo" a través del Internet apoyando al talento y cultura latina. Quiere dedicar su trabajo a todos sus amigos que han creído en el y lo han apoyado, así como también a todos aquellos que luchan cada día para alcanzar sus metas.

(02/13)

is a Software Engineer and has worked for Hewlett-Packard at the Vancouver,WA site for over 5 years. Before moving to the Portland area in 2002, Jose worked on his Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from California State University, Sacramento.
A native of Mexico, Jose was born in Guadalajara and moved to the United States at the age of 15. Jose fell in love with the arts thanks to his teacher's creative teaching techniques that emphasized art as a method for expression and also cultural integration rather than repetition and phrase structuring to simply learn a language. In the spring of 2005, Jose watched the play The Adventures of Barrio Girl at the Miracle and became enamored with the company, and has been blessed with the opportunity to see many more plays since.

is very excited to be a part of Canciones de la Familia at Milagro. She is a high school drama teacher at the Community Alternative Learning Center in Forest Grove, OR. Her recent work includes directing La Gringa by Carmen Rivera in both English and español. Julia received a BA in Applied Theatre and a Master in Education from Pacific University.

11/24

es la asistente de dirección y además tiene el personaje del jaguar. Ha estado trabajando con el teatro en español por los últimos 3 años. Con esta obra Leinna ha podido reconocer ciertos retos y talentos que le gustaría explorar y desarrollar a nivel artístico.

(5/05)

Junior, Franklin High School. The reason I joined Pluma Nueva program was because I heard that Pluma Nueva offered the opportunity to act and at the same time do writing workshops. I thought that this would be a fun experience to act my own story while also meeting new people and making more friends. My play talks about my parents and my experience in the U.S. I talk about how a lot of Latinos in this country are undocumented and want to succeed, but they feel they can’t because they are not legal. Even though they face this problem they don’t give up and want to show everyone that they can do it. Even though they have that barrier in front of them.

(6/05)

Rebecca Martinez is a director, choreographer, writer and long-time Milagro collaborator, Recent projects: [Writer] Óye Oyá (Music by Rodolfo Ortega) and La Muerte Baila. [Director] Antigonick(Fordham University), DON’T GO (Sojourn Theatre for USC), Pork Kidneys to Soothe Despair (Drama League Directors Project), Songs about Trains (Radical Evolution), Voz Alta: Amor en los tiempos de guerra (Milagro), 26 Miles (Profile Theatre), Tomás and the Library Lady (Oregon Children’s Theatre). Rebecca has worked with PlayMakers Repertory Company, Manhattan Theatre Club, INTAR, Artists Repertory Theatre, Signature Theatre, the Lark, and New Dramatists. Member of: Sojourn Theatre, Lincoln Center Theater Directors Lab, INTAR’s Unit52, Latinx Theatre Commons Steering Committee, New Georges Jam, 2018-2020 Women’s Project Lab, Drama League Directing Fellow, SDC Associate. rebeccamartinez.org

Director of Dance, 9/2/1999 - 7/2/2001

05/19

works for the Hillsboro High School District as the Home/School Consultant at Glencoe High. This reading is his return to theatre after a long absence. His last participation was in a production of The Hobbit in seventh grade.

(07/94)

hails from London, England. Making her debut at Miracle Theater, her stage performances include, The Vagina Monologues (Portland Community College and IFCC), WonderBroads (BroadArts Theater), and Ragtime (Lakewood Theatre). She also sung on the mainstage at the Armory with PlayWrite, Inc. and in Portland Opera’s production of Turnadot.

(10/07)

began his career at a very young age as actor, director and filmmaker. He has directed and toured with several theater companies (performing works from Lorca, Pasolini, Shakespeare and Barry), and has worked as an independent filmmaker for notable organizations in Europe. Most recently he acted in Romeo Castellucci's latest work, Attore, il tuo nome non è esatto. The writings of Antonin Artaud are lately his strongest influence regarding the relationship between the public and the reality of the play. Raíz marks both his Milagro and his U.S. directing debut.

(10/12)

lives in Portland with her family: husband, Richard; son, Belthem; and daughters, Jelista and Magdalena. Last season she designed costumes for: CoHo's Spinning into Butter and it's subsequent Summer 2002 remount; Miracle Theatre's El Día de los Muertos Festival; ART's Crumbs from the Table of Joy; Stark Raving Theatre's (SRT) costumes for the world premier of Frogwoman; costumes & props for SRT's After the Zipper (world premier); and props for SRT's Cupid & Psyche (world premier). She recently designed costumes and props for SRT's season opener Killsville (world premier). She will be designing costumes for CoHo's season opener The Amazing Brenda Strider and Sowelu's season opener Curse of the Great Eleven. She will also design costumes & props for Darkstep and Dawning (world premier) for SRT this fall. She is the Costume Designer in Residence for Stark Raving Theatre. She is honored to be designing costumes for Miracle Theatre's season opener La Chunga. It is her pleasure to, once again, work with Daniel Jáquez.

(05/03)

has lived in Portland all her life. She has spent eight seasons with the Oregon Children's Theatre Company, and is now in her fourth season with the Northwest Theatre Company. Among the plays she has performed are: A Young Lady of Property, Dr. Jekill and Mistress Hyde, A Comedy of Errors, Random Thoughts in May Garden and Midsummer Night's Dream. She is currently a student at Jesuit High School.

(03/97)

moved from mere seamstron to designer under the hands of Ric Young at Storefront Theatre many moons ago. Still thinks that costuming is another form of character development over fashion, that sarcasm is a form of humor and that I will have at least one romantic date before I die. Also, available for future film and theatre costuming gigs.

05/23

is honored to make her stage managment debut with Olga and Miracle! Allison can be seen performing with The Portland Theatrical Society. Favorite credits include Freulein Schneider, Cabaret, Breakfast of Champians, TBA 05, Belle, Whatever Girl The Musical, Felicity Thomas, The Shadow Box. Directing credits include Baby with the Bathwater by Christopher Durang, Time and Tide by Eleanor Cohn-Eichner and No Glass Eyes or Pets by Josh Gross.

(09/06)

A veteran of the stage since 1974, Sofía has acted, danced, sung and written plays in many languages. She comes from Mexico City, where she studied a BA in Dramatic Literature at UNAM. She has received awards in Mexico and Los Angeles for acting, producing, and singing. She started learning English at 18, then Russian, Armenian, French, and most recently, Mandarin. At Milagro, she has participated in the 2012 and 2013 Luna Nueva Festival, and Latino Artist Exchange, ¡Viva Don Juan!, Ana en el Trópico, Jardín de Sueños, Guapa, Ardiente Paciencia, O Romeo (Drammy nominated for Best Support Actress). She wants to thank: Rebecca, my Pablo, the fun cast, and remember all the muertitos who have needlessly died in wars or in hands of authorities.

Veterana del escenario desde 1974, Sofia actúa, baila, canta y escribe obras en varios idiomas. Proviene de la Ciudad de México, donde estudió una Licenciatura en Literatura Dramática y Teatro en la UNAM. Recibió varios premios en México y Los Ángeles por producción, actuación y canto. Ganó el concurso internacional Historias de Migrantes dos veces consecutivas, en 2009 y 2012. Empezó a estudiar inglés a los 18 años, luego ruso, armenio, francés y recientemente, chino mandarín. En Portland, ha actuado en siete producciones de Milagro, un espectáculo en Post 5, Fertile Ground, el Festival Kilroy, Portland Actors Ensemble. Fue nominada a un premio Drammy (de desempeño teatral) como Mejor Actriz de Reparto en 2015.

(10/15)

holds a BFA in Theatre Studies from Boston University's College of Fine Arts, where notable credits included Company, Training Wisteria at Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival, Yerma, La Bete, The Threepenny Opera and Cleansed. In Portland, she has worked with Classic Greek Theatre of Oregon, Original Practice Shakespeare Festival, Portland Gallery Playwrights' Group, and Action/Adventure Theatre, creating the role of Camille in Fall of the House. Her new full-length play, O'Flannery's Pub, will receive a staged reading at 2010's Fertile Ground Festival

(10/09)

has been acting in Portland for eight years. Her most recent production credits include Quilters at the Schubert Theatre for ART, and The House of Bernarda Alba at the New Rose Theatre.

(09/88)

returns to the Festival following her debut as Iocasta in its premiere production of Oedipus Rex in 1986. Nyla's professional career in theatre and films spans twelve years and includes numerous awards and nominations for roles like: Kathleen in ART's Terra Nova; Chrissy in the Production Company's In the Boom Boom room; Arlene in Getting Out; Maire in Translations; and Nance in Female Transport. She co-starred in Gus Van Sant's feature film, Mala Noche, winner of the 1987 Los Angeles Drama Critic's award. Nyla appears courtesy of the Actor's Equity Association.

(09/88)

is experiencing his first production with the Miracle. His credits include Antonio in Twelfth Night, Acaste in The Misanthrope, multiple roles in A Question of Mercy; Smitty in Swiss Family Robinson; Charlie in What to Do About Nothing; and Father Francis Muldoon in Queen of Bingo. His favorite roles include Peter in The Zoo Story and Dodge in Buried Child. Devan is a company member of the Sowelu Theatre Company.

(09/00)

durante tres temporadas, ha trabajado como regidor de escena para tres producciones, diseño de iluminación en cinco producciones y ha ayudado en varios roles artísticos o técnicos en por lo menos otras cinco producciones. El agradece al Milagro, especialmente a Olga Sanchez por su apoyo y a Peter West por compartir su maravilloso conocimiento sobre iluminación. Y un agradecimiento especial para Margie, su esposa, por todo lo que ella hace.

Paul L. McCullough, over three seasons, has served as stage manager for four productions, lighting designer for five productions, and assisted in various artistic or technical roles for at least five additional productions. He offers his thanks to the folks at Miracle, especially Olga Sanchez for her encouragement and Peter West for sharing his amazing knowledge of lighting. And a special thank you to his wife Margie for all she does.

(04/07)

arrived at directing from several avenues. With a BA in English and Theatre, she is currently an MFA candidate in directing at the University of Portland. In the twenty years between degrees, McDonald-Lewis became a working voice actor in LA, putting her pipes to hundreds of radio and television commercials, and creating dozens of cartoon characters for animated shows such as GI Joe, Superfriends, Batman, The Mask and more. Along the way she became a college-level English and theatre arts instructor, and a broadcast and print journalism. Now an Oregon resident, McDonald-Lewis can be heard on the airwaves daily, read in Media Inc., and is directing in both the commercial and theatrical world. While she enjoys directing radio and television projects, her true love is the theatre. McDonald-Lewis directed Talley's Folly at the University of Portland recently, and has another project in the wings at UP.

(11/96)

holds a Bachelors degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Oregon. She has been involved in theatre since 1972 when she was member of the Hialeah Players Mime Troupe in Miami,. Currently, her interest lies primarily in directing and coaching. She has served as assistant director and assistant stage manager for several productions including: Top Girls, Dracula, Tartuffe, and Excursion Fare, which was performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.

(09/87)

most recently completed a stint as resident Props Designer for Tygres Heart Shakespeare Company's premiere season. She has previously worked as a production assistant for IFCC's 1989 revival of The Colored Museum, appeared in Miracle Theatre's 1990 production of Medea, and spent a season with the Mount Holyoke College Summer Theatre. Cynthia is currently on staff at Young Audiences.

(09/91)

was most recently in Teatro Milagro's production of El Sueño Americano. This is his fourth production with Miracle/Milagro and also performs locally and regionally with various musical theatre companies. Paul has traveled throughout the country as an actor and around the world as a Persian War veteran. He has also appeared in several film productions throughout the Northwest.

(96)

is proud to be appearing in her first show with Miracle Theatre Group. She is a graduate of The Portland Actors Consevatory’s Professional Actor Training Program class of 2006. She has appeared in The Laramie Project, Kimberly Akimbo and most recently the 48-hour Film Project.

(11/06)

Evangel (Evangelina) is excited to make her debut at
Milagro, marking her first Spanish performance. She studied Spanish and Theater at The College of Idaho
from 2011 to 2015. Over the past 15 years, Evangelina’s passion for theater has led her to serve in a variety of theatrical roles- from performing Shakespeare, to stage managing musicals, to teaching
and performing in South India. As the oldest of four girls and a traveling history nerd, this story has a special place in her heart. Muchísimas gracias a Christy, Joseph, Megan, and her sisters and parents for all the incredible support.

Evangel (Evangelina) está emocionada de debutar en Milagro, marcando su primera actuación en español. Estudió español y teatro en The College of Idaho del ‘11 al ‘15. En los últimos 15 años, la pasión de Evangelina por el teatro la ha llevado a servir en una variedad de roles teatrales, desde interpretar Shakespeare, ser directora de escena en obras musicales, hasta enseñar y actuar en el sur de la India. Como la mayor de cuatro niñas y un ‘nerd’ de la historia viajera, esta historia tiene un lugar especial en su corazón. Muchísimas gracias a Christy, Joseph, Megan y sus hermanas y padres por todo el increíble apoyo.

02/20

As a stage director, culture-producer, disrupter for social justice, and a digital media creator, Meda generates original works through collective/ensemble practice that is engaged both in person and virtually with artists and changemakers across the globe. As a devised theatre maker she nurtures female-driven space that center WOC in rich collaborations between the community, performers, scholars, designers, thinkers, and artists. She is the Artistic Director for Teatro Luna + Teatro Luna West, a national Latinx/WOC collective that tours internationally with ensembles founded in 2000 in Chicago and 2014 in Los Angeles. This spring she directed and co-producted an Audible Original called Talking While Female and Other Dangerous Acts, featuring 25 short solo plays with original music with a forthcoming podcast of the same title. She has a forthcoming book project on the relationship between collaboration, failure, and innovation with Dr. Liza Ann Acosta, contributes to the National Cultural Navigations Project, is a steering committee member of The Jubilee and the Latinx Theatre Commons--both National movements for equality and parity in Theatre. She was recently named as a finalist for Center Theatre Group's Sherwood Award. www.alexandracollaborates.com

06/20

Nick is an award-winning actor, writer, and educator from the SF Bay Area. A former artistic company member of Berkeley’s Shotgun Players, Nick starred in their marathon twelve-hour production of The Coast of Utopia as well as Hamlet Roulette where he played all characters in a random rotation. A core collaborator with We Players, Nick has written several Shakespearean adaptations for the site-specific company, including Caesar Maximus and Undiscovered Country. He currently performs with his improv duo Double Creature and is one of California’s preeminent Benefit Auctioneers.

02/20

(Music Director) was born in Mexico City and trained in Cuernavaca, Morelos. He has enjoyed a rich experience in leading a mariachi group for Misa Panamericana, working with young and mature voices. Mr. Medina-Reyes has lived in the Portland area for more than 20 years. He holds a BS in Sciences and Philosophy, and a BA and MA in Education. Formerly the Executive Director of Centro Cultural in Washington Co., he is currently teaching vocal music in the Portland Public Schools and doing translations and some counseling to migrants in the Vancouver area.

(04/92)

is a born-and-raised Portlander who graduated from Cleveland High School. She has been involved with theater since she was 11 and will never quit; she’s a lifey. This is her first time working with the good folks at Miracle. She is thrilled to laugh, dance, sing and discover new things with them.

(10/09)

Senior, Marshall Night School. Jasmín is a student at Marshall Night School. She lives with her mother, “Concha”, her sister “Vicky” and her nephew Giovanni or best known as “Gorgo”. After obtaining her high school diploma, Jasmín plans to work hard to get into some form of preparation, whether it’s for apparel designer, art teacher, lawyer or another one of her aspirations in life. On her free time she enjoys learning about Frida Khalo, knitting or designing. This summer she plans to take singing lessons as recommended by a Guadalajara Mariachi member “Beto”. Espero que mis esfuerzos, creatividad, y ganas “me lleven muy lejos”

(06/05)

is a Dominican-American poet, playwright, award winning author and podcast host. She is the author of two poetry/prose collections Island of Dreams (Floricanto Press), Night-Blooming Jasmin(n)e: Personal Essays and Poetry (Arte Público Press). Her first full poetry collection, Machete, was a finalist for the Noemi Press Book Award for Poetry and is forthcoming as part of their Akrilica Series in 2022. Her YA memoir A Bucket of Dirty Water: Memories of My Girlhood and her debut picture book Josefina’s Habichuelas (Arte Público Press) will be released in fall 2021. Her work is included in the forthcoming YA Latinx Anthology Wild Tongues Can’t be Tamed (Flatiron, Macmillan), edited by Saraciea Fennell, and in The BreakBeat Poets Vol. 4: LatiNext (Haymarket Books). She is an MFA graduate of the Creative Writing program at the Rainier Writing Workshop at Pacific Lutheran University. She is represented by Stefanie Sanchez Von Bortsel at Full Circle Literary

05/22

Marian’s love for acting led her to leave architecture school in her home country (El Salvador) and move to the United States. She started acting in short films in Los Angeles before moving to Portland in 2015, where she has developed her passion for the stage in several productions including Contigo Pan y Cebolla, Lydia, Astucias por Heredar, La Segua (Milagro), and Luna Gale (CoHo). She dedicates her work to her beloved husband Jason whose love and support inspire her creative journey.

05/19

es originario de Michoacán, México. Un graduado de programación CNC de Clackamas Community College, que ha regresado a la escuela en un camino potencial hacia la Ingeniería. Dicho esto, el teatro y la poesía siempre han intrigado a él, y por eso es especialmente emocionado de hacer su debut en el Teatro Milagro. Un agradecimiento especial a Olga por haberle dado la oportunidad de participar en esta producción. También quisiera dar las gracias a sus compañeros de reparto por su paciencia y apoyo. Pasiones de Javier fuera teatro incluyen la danza, la música, CrossFit, y pasar tiempo con su verdadero Beatriz!

Javier J. Mendoza is originally from Michoacan, Mexico. A CNC Programming graduate from Clackamas Community College, he has returned to school on a potential path towards Engineering. That said, theatre and poetry have always intrigued him, which is why he is especially excited to make his debut at Milagro Theatre. Special thanks go to Olga for giving him the opportunity to take part in this production. He would also like to thank his cast mates for their patience and support. Javier’s passions outside theatre include dancing, music, CrossFit, and spending time with his real Beatriz!

(02/14)

A graduate of Vancouver Film School's acting for film and television program, Patricio has shared his voice and talent on a variety of small projects across the Northwest including I Loved Her First (2021,) and Lover Boy’s Little Dream (2020.) His knack for storytelling led to work as a credited producer on shorts such as Asylum (2017) and his own Make it Happen (2021.) Outside of acting Patricio entertains as a Stand-Up Comedian, with humor derived from his upbringing as a Half-Chilean in the US.

(5/24)

This is Mr. Menger's first production for Miracle Theatre and he is delighted to be directing "Deporting the Divas." Mr. Menger is best known as the artistic director for the Really BIG Dance Company, for which he has performed and directed over the past eight years. He has also directed "A Midsummer Night's Dream" for Tygers Heart, "The Elixir of Love" for the Portland State University Opera Department, "The Harmfulness of Tobacco," and his own work, "Tracks." As an actor, Mr. Menger has performed in "The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me;" "Jeffery," as Steve; "The Compleat Works of Wllm. Shakespeare;" and most recently appeared as Gratiano in "The Merchant of Venice." Other acting credits include "Measure for Measure," as Angelo/Claudio; Antipholus of Syracuse in "A Comedy of Errors;" and as Hamlet in "The Comedic Tragedy of Hamlet."

(01/99)

is very happy to be making his debut with Miracle Theatre as the Comendador in this new production of Fuente Ovejuna. In Portland, Michael appeared last at Profile Theatre Project as Stephen in The Lisbon Traviata. Also at Profile, Milton Klonsky in the World Premiere of Romulus Linney’s Klonsky and Schwartz ( co-directed by Mr. Linney and Ms. Unger). Tom,The Glass Menagerie; Edward II, Christopher Marlowe’s Edward II (Triangle! Productions). Garry EssendinePresent Laughter; John/JamesLove!Valour!Compassion! (Artists Repertory Theatre). Jaques,As You Like It (Tygres Heart Shakespeare Co.). Sir Lucious O’Trigger, The Rivals; Tony, Comfort and Joy; Frank Gardner, Mrs. Warren’s Profession (Portland Center Stage). A Christmas Carol (A Contemporary Theatre). Max,Bent and Sterling ,Jeffrey (Triangle! Productions). Polo, A Hatful of Rain; Jack,The Importance of Being Earnest (New Rose Theatre). New York: Antonio,The Merchant of Venice (Revolving Shakespeare Co.); Leontes,The Winter’s Tale (Theatre Ten Ten.); Ned Weeks, The Normal Heart (Lincoln Center/Clark Studio Theatre); Geoffrey Leigh, Behind These Eyes (Genesius Guild); Rebecca in Waiting (The Barrow Group- Reading). Regional: Sir Robert Chiltern,An Ideal Husband (Paper Mill Playhouse); George Hastings, She Stoops to Conquer and Eli Ferguson, The Spitfire Grill (Saint Michael’s Playhouse); Jack Manningham, Angel Street and John Barrymore, I Hate Hamlet (Penobscot Theatre Company); Tito,Lend Me a Tenor and Tom,Dinner with Friends (Saint Michael’s Playhouse); As Bees in Honey Drown (Arkansas Repertory Theatre). Other Theatres:First Stage Milwaukee; Idaho Rep.; Attic Theatre; A Contemporary Theatre; Wisconsin, Utah, and Berkeley Shakespeare Festivals and Oregon Shakespeare Festival-Portland. Michael received a BFA from Wayne State University and an MFA from University of Washington, Professional Actors Training Program. Michael is a proud member of Actor’s Equity Association. Thank you Tim for all your support and love.

(04/05)

was born in Argentina and, like many musicians of his generation, he came under the influence of popular music (tango, jazz, folk and rock) blending it to his classical music training. In the 80's he founded the group "Nuevos Aires" acting as composer and pianist. The aesthetics of "Nuevos Aires", enrolled in the new tango stream, that caught the attention of Astor Piazzolla. The group was the first to perform one of Piazzolla’s new compositions, "Nuevos Aires", when Piazzolla was made Honorary Citizen of Buenos Aires. In addition to making three records, Claudio has played as a pianist with several popular and tango singers: Emilio del Guercio, José Angel Trelles, Adriana Varela, Marcelo Balsells, Opus Cuatro and Nilda Fernández, among others. As a composer, he has also created the music of several written plays and directed by Daniel Zaballa. In 1999, he published the CD "Piano, piano..." containing his own compositions and some versions of classical tangos. In 2000, he recorded with the vocal group OPUS CUATRO a new CD "Tangos, Valses y Milongas". IN 2001, toured various European cities, and back in Argentina picked up the Carlos Gardel award for “Best Tango Group-2001” for his Tangos, valses y Milongas" CD. In 2002, Claudio recorded the CD "TANGO NUESTRO" with the guitarist Daniel Gómez, which has been selected for the "Carlos Gardel Award 2002".

(05/07)

has designed lighting for just about every kind of show there is. She was honored with a Drammy for lighting of "Deporting The Divas" here at Miracle Theater. This season her designs can be seen here at Miracle as well as Profile Theatre Project, Tears of Joy Theater, Columbia Dance Ensemble, and Columbia Symphony Orchestra. "A man who dares to waste an hour of life has not discovered the value of life." -Darwin

(10/03)

is a photographer with over 30 years of experience in the art of photography. Alan is an independent fine art photographer who focuses his art on people with an emphasis on the performing arts and the genre of the street. Since shortly after arriving here from New York City in 1993, his photographs have been exhibited in numerous group and individual exhibitions in Portland galleries. His photographs are in the permanent collections of the City of Portland and OHSU Hospital. This is the beginning of Alan's fourth consecutive season as the publicity photographer for the Miracle Mainstage productions. It has been one of the best and most memorable artistic experiences of his life. He is very grateful for the opportunities that Miracle Theatre has provided to allow his creative visions to flow from within and onto film.

(10/03)

is a proud student of Grant High school. He is thrilled to make this his first professional theater production. Previously appearing in several productions at Grant, including Tony in Westside Story, he is also a member of the Royal Blue Chamber Choir. Roarke would like to thank his family and friends for their immeasurable amounts of patience and support, the cast and crew for this great opportunity, Ms. Todd, Mr. Lane and Mrs. Jarboe.

was born in Havana, Cuba. She is dedicated to preserving the Afro-cuban traditions passed on to her as part of her family heritage. Her professional career as dancer with the world-renowned folkloric company Raices Profundas took her to many different countries from France, Germany, Belgium, Sweden, Japan, Nicaragua and Mexico where she was able to share these cultural treasures with the highest level of quality and integrity. As an actress, she has worked in national and international productions Requiem por Yani and Santa Camelia de La Habana Vieja, among others. As a contemporary artist she has collaborated with colleagues abroad and here in the US. Her talent, discipline and knowledge assures her of continued success in the future.

Freila Merencio Blanco - nació en la Havana Cuba. Dedicada a preservar sus tradiciones proveniente de una familia de herencia Afrocubanas. Su carrera profesional como bailarina en la reconocida Compañía Folklorica Raices Profundas se extendió a viajar a diferentes países como Francia, Alemania, Bélgica, Suiza, Japón, Nicaragua y México donde pasó con integridad y calidad los tesoros de su cultura Afrocubanas. Ha trabajado como actriz en nacional e internacionales producciones Réquiem por Yarini, Santa Camila de la Habana Vieja y otras. Como una artista contemporánea ha colaborado con colegas en los U.S y internacionalmente. Su talento, disciplina y conocimiento asegura más exito en el futuro.

(04/16)

is a Sales and Business Development Professional with over ten years of experience working in Fortune 500 and start-up environments. Currently, Ethan works as an Account Manager for Cisco Systems Inc. here in the Portland OR area. Since moving to Portland in 2002, he has subscribed to the Miracle Theatre and is pleased to have the opportunity to participate on the board. Ethan has served as President of the Information Systems Security Association, Portland Chapter and volunteered for a number of non-profits including OCHA. Languages and travel are an important part of his life. Ethan speaks French and Spanish, and has lived abroad in France and Costa Rica. He feels a particularly strong pull to the Latino culture and regularly travels to Mexico and South America. Ethan grew up in Seattle, studied French at the University of Washington and obtained a Masters in Management at Antioch University. In addition to traveling and languages, he enjoys mountain biking, white water kayaking, dancing and appreciating performance arts.

recién llegada de Ohio, ha tenido mucha suerte de trabajar con Portland Theatre Works, Third Rail Repertory, 2Boards Productions, y el adorado, adorado Milagro. Ha trabajado en dirección escénica, dirección general o en otros trabajos en Cleveland pasando por el Reino Unido hasta Portland. Agradece a la audiencia por venir y disfrutar esta tarde con nosotros.

Kathryn Michel is so pleased to be working with Milagro and the generous people who work here. She moved to Portland in May from Ohio. She has adapted radio plays for the stage, directed plays about suicidal millionaires, accidental killers in love, brought fairytales to life before young audiences, designed sets out of ribbon, stage-managed child-actors and child-playwrights, and otherwise usefully filled her time before graduating Baldwin-Wallace College with a B.A. in Theatre and English. Since graduating, she has been lucky enough to assistant stage-manage with Third Rail Repertory Theatre, and stage-manage at 2Boards Theatre Company and Teatro de Milagro. She is grateful to Olga Sanchez for hiring her, her cast and crew for being so joyful to work with, Rebecca Martinez for dauntless professionalism, and her family for the unwavering love they all share. Thank you for coming, and please enjoy the show!

(4/06)

is excited to be performing in his first full-length play in Spanish. With all the memories, the culture, and the family that is associated with the language, this work is for Rafael an opportunity to dig deep into his Latino roots. Hailing from New York, Rafael is happy to have discovered Milagro, a terrific organization to start his foray into Portland theater. Other credits include Marin Shakespeare Company, ACME Theater Company, and training at NYU and RADA.

Rafael Miguel está muy emocionado a estar actuando en su primera obra en español. En el nombre de todas las memorias, la cultura, y la familia que estén asociados con el idioma, esta obra para Rafael es una oportunidad a profundizar sus raíces latinos. Originario de Nueva York, Rafael está feliz en encontrar al Milagro, que es una organización tremenda de comenzar su trabajo en teatro de Portland. Otros créditos incluyen Marin Shakespeare Company, ACME Theater Company, y entrenamiento en NYU y RADA.

(02/13)

is extremely proud to be making her Portland debut at Milagro. She is a recent transplant from the East Coast where she acted, taught and produced in the theatre. Regional credits include Matilde (Clean House) at New Repertory Theatre, Marisol (Marisol) with Orfeo Group, Perdita (The Winter’s Tale) with Actors Shakespeare Project, Shelly (Buried Child) with The Nora Theatre, Alice (Closer) at Devanaughn, Laura (The Glass Menagerie), and Emily (Our Town) with New Rep On Tour. She received her MFA from Brandeis University, and is a proud member of The Orfeo Group and Actors Equity Association.

is experiencing her first Miracle production. She appeared in various productions in high school and in college, but this is her first experience with a professional theatre company. Cora spends her days working in the exciting field of accounting. Milhollin spends her night's belly dancing, testing spirits, and watching the more educational programming television has to offer, i.e. "The Simpsons".

(03/00)

‘Cat’ is a recent graduate of Portland State University (BA, Theater Arts) and a freelance theater artist in Portland, having worn a variety different hats around town including stage hand, board operator, electrician, dresser, assistant stage manager, house manager, director, and actor. They are excited to be a part their second season with Milagro.

03/19

Rosa Gonzalez is Jean's third role in a Miracle Theatre production. She played Blanca in When the Blues Chase Up A Rabbit and Luz in Unmerciful Good Fortune. Jean has performed with Artists Repertory Theatre as Esther/Belinda in Amazing Grace, as Soot in The Marriage of Bette and Boo, as Mom in Sharon and Billy, and as Bessie in Marvin's Room. She has appeared at the Profile Theatre in Indians, as Miss Holly in Suddenly Last Summer, as Grace in Something Unspoken, as Lou in The Road to Nirvana, and as Amy in Wings. She also played Margery in Vinegar Tom and Harriet in Sticks and Bones at Paula Productions. Jean has received two Drammy nominations for her performances of Luz in Unmerciful Good Fortune and Bessie in Marvin's Room. Jean has an MFA in acting from the University of Louisville.

(04/99)

is making his Miracle Theatre debut. He was last seen onstage in Godspell (Lakewood Theatre). Other performances include: The Mikado (Mock's Crest Productions); Grease (Carousel Players); Much Ado About Nothing, The Imaginary Invalid, and Happy End (Reed College). He has assistant stage managed for two seasons with the Carousel Players and currently works as a marketing assistant for Portland Center Stage.

(12/02)

is an avid theatrician who has done just about everything in theatre, from set design to acting. A graduate from the University of Portland, Richard has worked with Carousel Company, Musical Company, Missoula Children's Theatre and the Metro performing Arts. This is Richard's second production with Miracle, after creating his own little Miracle with the lighting for Latina.

(04/93)

is the Literary Intern for Miracle and a 2009 theatre arts graduate of Western Oregon University. She served as dramaturge for Canta y no llores and El Quijote. She will be forever grateful for the opportunity to further her education in professional theatre and to work with the talented people she has been able to meet throughout her internship at Miracle. She will be moving to Long Island, New York this summer to attend Stony Brook University to earn her MFA in dramaturgy.

Christina Lydy Mills se graduó de Western Oregon University en el 2009 con un B.A. en Artes Teatrales con énfasis en dirección y dramaturgia. Está encantada de participar en un nuevo proyecto con el teatro Milagro. (2/2010)

(05/10)

has been seen in such local productions as South Pacific at the Civic Theatre. His last performance was in Miracle Theatre's production of The Shrunken Head of Pancho Villa.

(09/90)

has previously performed the roles of Evita in Latina, Mariluz in ¡Cuentos! And Yolanda in Zona Rosa. She has had extensive studies in dance and theatre on the east coast.

(04/93)

has been performing and training in musical theatre since she was 6 and most recently played Mary Lennox in Lakewood Theatre’s The Secret Garden. Amber has been in numerous productions at Northwest Children’s Theatre, Portland Opera and Lakewood Theatre Company, and has recently joined Oregon Children Theatre’s young professionals program. She has been training at StageCoach Theatre Arts School for over four years and was honored to receive the OTAS award for Rising Star this year as well as a nomination for a PAMTA in 2009 for her title role performance in Annie. She sincerely thanks Olga for all of her support and for allowing her to be a part of this incredible production.

(10/11)

is delighted be making her debut at Milagro! Recently she has been seen onstage locally in Homomentum: The Musical (Pants Off PDX), Ribbons of War (Minus Dan Productions, and part of the Fertile Ground Festival), The Princess and the Pea (JANE: A Theatre Company), and The Black Lizard (Imago). She received her BA in Theatre Arts from Portland State University.

(05/14)

has appeared in film in leading, support and extra roles. Other experiences include commercials, print ads, music, video, stage, and both amateur and professional boxing for over 10 years. Presently, he is working at improving his acting skills.

(05/89)

is a playwright, actor, and co-founder of the collective performance trio, Culture Clash which was formed in 1984 in San Francisco. Montoya is the son of well-known artist, poet, and activist José Montoya, a co-founder of the Chicano artistic collective known as the Royal Chicano Air Force. While growing up, Montoya witnessed his family's involvement in the civil rights movement and the United Farm Workers movement as artist activists. Richard Montoya continues that legacy through his career as a playwright and actor. Through comedy and satire, Montoya's writings relate real-life experiences of everyday people as they confront racism, discrimination, and the difficulties and dangers of living in the margins of American society and on the Mexico-U.S. border. He has co-authored several important works for the national stage and several published anthologies of plays. Among others, he has authored commissioned works for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Arena Stage, the Mark Taper Forum, Yale Repertory, Huntington Theater, Berkeley Rep, the South Coast Repertory and the San Diego Repertory Theater. As a solo writer he has created Water & Power, Palestine New Mexico, Anthems, American Night and The River. Montoya is an alumni of Luis Valdez' Teatro Campesino and of the Sundance Institute’s Writers and Directors Lab, as well as a two-time Annenberg Fellow.

is delighted to be part of la familia de Milagro. She is the co-founder and Artistic Director of Cygnet Productions, a 20-year-old literature-based theatre company, for whom she has directed dozens of stage productions. A longtime actor of film, television, stage, and improvisation, she is also a freelance casting director for feature films, commercials, music videos, and voiceovers, and is an accomplished playwright and screenwriter. She won the Oregon Book Award for Drama for co-authoring a play about the Algonquin Round Table writers. As an acting coach/teacher, she has worked with aspiring and professional talent and in creative programs for psychiatric patients and paroled teen girls. In devotion to her divine daughter, Alex.

pastor Colombiano, viene con sus experiencias de radio.

(07/02)

Men On The Verge is the first Miracle production that Roger has worked on. Past Northwest Children's Theatre productions include The Three Musketeers, How to Eat Like A Child, The Wizard of Oz, Narnia, and School House Rock Live. Roger is the resident Production Manager at NWCT. He also works for such companies as ART, Portland Rep, Portland Actors Conservatory, and West Side Players. He is a Portland State Graduate. His most recent stage activities were Triangle Production's Don't Dress For Dinner and West Side Players' Romeo And Juliet.

(06/99)

acting credits are all from Salinas, California, where he performed in countless productions for many years for the Salinas Rep and The Western Stage. This will be the first of many productions that Mark will appear in for Miracle Theatre.

(04/93)

Autor Cubano, escribe para el teatro y el cine, poesía y ficción. Sus obras se han visto en la Compañía Teatro Nacional de Cuba, Grupo Teatro Escambray, Grupo Teatro D´ Sud, Compañía Teatro de Dos en La Habana y Grupo Drammateatro en Popoli, Italia entre otros. Montero ha publicado más de una docena de títulos, uno publicado como novela bilingüe español - portugués. Entre su es otras obras estan Aquiles y la tortuga, La noche del Pinto, Concierto barroco, y Medea.

(11/02)

received a BA in Drama from the University of Portland, and then spent the next 26 years practicing law. He starred as Petruchio opposite Ann Blythe in Kiss Me, Kate, as Pooh Bah in The Mikado, John Adams in 1776, Don Alhambra in The Gondoliers, and Dick Deadeye in HMS Pinafore. This is his first "legitimate" theater in 30-plus years.

(05/03)

is a graduate of the University of Washington School of Drama and the Reed College MAT program. He has been a director, actor, business manager, and stage technician in theater and has taught Drama in Portland area high schools. Since 1971 Peter's specialization in theater has been the Greek drama, particularly to learn how the plays might have been presented in Classic times and how they might be successfully communicated to modern American audiences. Peter researches ancient Greek culture, translates plays, and performs the theatrical results of his work in Northwest schools and communities. The script for this production of Oedipus is his translation of Sophocles. In addition, in this production he has the joyous opportunity to play the Chorus Leader, an opportunity that allows him to hear, clearly and more often, what is good about his script and, alas, what needs "more work."

(09/86)

recently finished working with Pendulum aerial Dance Theater for their production On the Fly. Over the past 4 years she's worked with PCC Sylvania, The Musical Theater company, Studio Concepts, Oregon Ballet Theater, and Hollywood Lights. She would like to thank her friends that understand she's buried under the rock they call theater.

(05/03)

is making her second appearance in a Miracle production, the first in the role of Beatriz González in Burning Patience. Liz is originally from Long Beach, California and is a fourth generation Mexican-American and an active participant in Hispanic Affairs. A graduate of UC Berkeley, she moved to Portland in 1988 to become a reporter with The Oregonian.

(12/91)

is making only his second appearance with the Miracle though he is no stranger to its stage, having performed regularly with The 3rd Floor. He was last seen at Miracle in Life is a Dream. Other highlights include Barry Champlaine in Talk Radio and Armand in Charles Ludlum’s Cammille for Painted Maniacs and Edgar/Jane in The Mystery of Irma Vep for both Lake Oswego and Storefront theatres.

(05/10)

marks his first production with Milagro, and he is overjoyed by the opportunity to share this show with you. Thanks and remembrance to Vicky, Blanche, Dan, Shawnette, Helena, Bill, Marge, and Morgan. (sound design)

(10/15)

proviene del sur de California. A principios de esta temporada se presentó en la lectura en español de Don Juan Tenorio como Don Gonzalo durante el festival de La Luna Nueva en el Milagro. Ha aparecido en numerosos programas de televisión, películas para televisión y comerciales. Desarrolló su arte con la ayuda de Stella Adler, William A. Levy y John Sarno. Castillo siente humildad al participar en esta producción y espera poder darles vida a sus personajes. Su aventura empresarial más reciente es “tacos n’ cream” en Vancouver, WA.

Castillo Morales hails from Southern California. Earlier this season he appeared in the Spanish-language reading of Don Juan Tenorio as Don Gonzalo during Miracle’s La Luna Nueva festival. He has appeared in numerous television shows, made-for-TV movies and commercials. He’s honed his craft with the help of Stella Adler, William A. Levy, and John Sarno. Castillo is most humbled to take part in this production and looks forward to bringing life to his characters. His most recent entrepreneurship venture is “tacos n’ cream” in Vancouver, WA.

(02/11)

has Latino roots originating in both Mexico and Spain. He has performed in plays, operas, and musicals throughout the greater metropolitan area, including the Portland Civic Auditorium and the Portland Opera. He finds the challenge of portraying a wide range of accents and character roles particularly stimulating.

(04/90)

has been a stage mom for the past five years. Cheryl is self-employed as a free-lance legal assistant, and does computerized litigation support in complex civil cases. Cheryl is also a girl scout leader, mother of seven, and co-owner of Fishin' with Dave, Ltd.

(04/90)

has been an actor in and around the Portland area since 2006. He is happy to be returning after a 2+ year break. His past performances include Fiddler on the Roof, Oklahoma!, Cabaret and Kiss Me, Kate with Clackamas Repertory Theatre. You may have seen him in several Milagro productions which include The Shrunken Head of Pancho Villa and several past Día de los Muertos festivals: La Carpa Calavera, La Carpa del Ausente and La Carpa del Maestro and Corrido Calavera. He was also a company member of Teatro Milagro’s touring productions for 4+ years. His work included El Último, American Sueño, Duende de Lorca, B'aktun 13 and Frida! un retablo. You may have also seen him clowning around as part of the Portland Rose Festival Amtrak Character Clown Corp. Now a days you can catch him at PulsePDX Fitness teaching Nightclub style Zumba several days a week. He would like to thank everyone who has come out to support him and this show!

Daniel Moreno ha estado actuando en y alrededor de Portland desde 2006. Él está feliz de regresar al escenario principal de Milagro en la producción del Día de los Muertos: Corrido Calavera. Él ha participado en varias producciones Milagro, incluyendo “The Shrunken Head of Pancho Villa” y celebraciones pasadas de Día de los Muertos: La Carpa Calavera, La Carpa del Ausente y La Carpa del Maestro. También ha participado en producciones de giras del Teatro Milagro durante los últimos 4 años, incluyedo El Último, American Sueño, Duende de Lorca, B’aktun 13 y recientemente Frida! sin retablo. Adicionalmente se desempeña como asistente de producción, gerente de la casa, coordinador de voluntarios y en la taquilla de Milagro. Este verano se lo vio en la producción musical de Clackamas Repertory Theatre de “Kiss Me Kate”. Sus últimas actuaciones con CRT incluyen “Fiddler on the Roof”, “Oklahoma!” y “Cabaret”. Es posible que también lo haya visto hacer de payaso como parte del PortlandRose Festival Amtrak Character Clown Corpp en los últimos años.

Teatro Milagro Production Assistant

(06/16)

nació en Michoacan, México. Se mudó a los Estados Unidos hace 4 años. Desde niña le ha encantado todo lo que tiene que ver con el arte. Nunca se le había presentado la oportunidad de actuar, pero cuando supo del Milagro no dudó en audicionar. Estudia en Chemeketa Community College. Su meta es transferirse a una universidad de cuatro años. Quiere agradecerle a Daniel Jáquez por darle la oportunidad de ser parte de este gran equipo. Y a cada uno de sus compañeros por todos los consejos que le han dado y por tenerle paciencia: Gracias.

Mireya Moreno was born in Michoacan, Mexico. She moved to Oregon 4 years ago. Since childhood, she has always liked everything that has to do with art. She never had the opportunity to be involved in anything, but as soon she heard about the Milagro Theatre, she didn’t hesitate to audition. She studies at Chemeketa Community College and her goal is to transfer to a four-year university. She thanks Daniel Jáquez for giving her the opportunity to be a part of this great team. And to all her fellow actors for all the tips that they’ve give to her, and for having patience: Thank you.

(04/07)

is excited to return to the stage for her fourth season with Milagro. With performances in: An XMas Cuento Remix (2019-2020) on stage and virtual. Also, in online episodes of La Bici. Shaleesa is thrilled to have the opportunity to bring this beautiful story to life with an amazing cast and crew. Special thanks to her family and friends for coming out and showing love and support. “We couldn't do what we love without all of you being here!”

02/20

Abby Morgan is a graduate from Pacific University's Theatre program, who fell in love with
Portland's fun theatre scene. She has worked with a variety of folks in the area, the most recent
being the wonderful Original Practice Shakespeare Festival and the Oregon Children’s Theatre
original production of The Legend of Rock, Paper, Scissors. Thrilled to now be a part of Milagro,
she looks forward to having this special Día de los Muertos celebration with all of you! Even
though Abby is often backstage or otherwise out-of-sight, every show is a thrilling experience
that will not be forgotten. A big ‘Hello!’ to all of her friends and family in the audience, and a
special ‘Thank you’ to all of them who have already moved onto their next adventure.

06/20

Amalia Alcaron Morris is an actor of Cuban and Ecuadorian descent, is thrilled to be working with Miracle Theater again alongside an extraordinary director, cast and crew. Amalia has been performing on Portland and Vancouver stages since 2013. Amalia was most recently seen at Milagro in Oye Oya. She feels privileged to be in Watsonville: Some Place not Here, her first English-language production at Milagro. She thanks her grandmother, Amalia, for her culture; her mother Bélgica for her unwavering belief; and her husband James for his never-ending support.

Amalia Alarcón Morris, una actriz de decendencia cubano-ecuatoriana, está muy feliz de trabajar con Milagro de nuevo con una directora y un elenco extraordinario. Ha estado actuando en escenarios en Portland y Vancouver desde el 2013. Contigo Pan y Cebolla fue la última producción de Milagro en la cual Amalia trabajó. Ella siente que es un privilegio formar parte del elenco de Óye Oyá, una obra que toca temas muy cercanos a sus raíces cubanas, y esta muy agradecida de volver a estar en escena en Milagro. Le da las gracias a su abuela Amalia por su cultura, su madre Belgica por creer siempre en ella y su esposo James por su apoyo infinito.

04/18

was born in León, Guanajuato, México. His interest in photography and collage are born of a desire to transmit and show his way of seeing the world. His projects focus on a search for strangeness and details which are not often noticed, but which can create an entire space and feeling in and of themselves, such as in documentary work. Pepe coordinates FusionArte and hosts a Spanish language radio program of the same name on KBOO that focuses on art and culture and plays music from different genres and in various languages. He has taught photography classes at various universities, art schools and organizations. In Oaxaca, he was reporter for the newspaper, “El Oaxaqueño,” which was distributed in Los Angeles.

(03/11)

is a 15 year old junior at aloha High School where she is actively involved in the theatre. Her favorite place is New York City where she intends to study either at Julliard or the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. Chelsea loves and respects her parents for being so supportive and helpful with her choice of a career.

(10/92)

made his first appearance with Miracle in Antigone in 1987. Mowry has appeared in over 100 plays and has won numerous awards. He is well know as a voice over talent and is married to Cynthia McGean, director and playwright, and is the father of Atticus Welles Mowry.

(09/00)

is currently a student attending Portland State University. Her major is International Studies with a cultural emphasis on the Caribbean and the continent of Africa. Her travels to Caribbean islands such as St. Thomas, Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados, St. Martin, Martinique, Antigua, and Puerto Rico have inspired her interest in learning the dance traditions of Latin America. She is currently the Coordinator of the World Dance Office at Portland State University and has been actively performing with the Milagro Bailadores for the last year.

(05/97)

Kristen Mun has worked as a fight choreographer for over half a dozen theatre companies in the Portland area and has trained in theatrical combat for over 10 years. She has been recognized for her fight choreography 3 times by the Portland Drammy's. Outside of Portland she has worked at Utah Shakespeare Festival, Idaho Repertory Theatre, and was the assistant fight choreographer at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival for 2 seasons (09-10).

04/18

is thrilled to be making her Milagro debut! She was most recently seen as Marie (& other roles) in The Huntsmen at Portland Playhouse. Other Portland credits include A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Post5 Theatre Co, and The Clean House at Lunacy Stageworks. Regional credits include Marin Shakespeare Company (Antony and Cleopatra, The Taming of the Shrew); Idaho Repertory Theatre (Romeo and Juliet, Unnecessary Farce); and Moscow Art Theatre, Too (The Tempest).

(03/13)

was born and raised in Portland. He hopes to someday make a successful career as an actor and his happy to be playing the role of Nato. T. J. has worked as a model and appeared in commercials.

(04/92)

recently assembled props for Oyá: Call the Storm and Mariela in the Desert. Around Portland her props and wigs have been seen at Northwest Children’s Theatre, Insight Out Theatre Collective, Lakewood Theatre, Lewis & Clark College and Third Rail Rep. Regionally she’s worked with the Goodman Theatre, Seattle Opera and Seattle Repertory Theatre, Artists Repertory and Portland Center Stage. She is a performer, mask-maker and proud member of IATSE Local 28.

(05/08)

is an actor and musician from Texas, debuting in Portland theatre as stage manager for Opción Múltiple. Rochelle has played a singing cupid in the YouTube romantic comedy Love Drunk, a hipster in the 48-Hour Film Project’s Awesome Dumb Time Travel Movie, and a zombie extra on NBC’s Grimm among other roles in Portland film and commercials. She is co-creator of TwinEmpire.com, a website showcasing comedy and music collaborations with her twin sister. She studies at The Actor’s Lab and has also trained in improv at The Brody Theater. As a musician, Rochelle is frontwoman and songwriter for the harmonic rock band The Yes-And Band and is a trained percussionist and guitarist. Rochelle thanks Olga, Nelda, Santos, and Gavin Hales for their support in her adventures in stage managing.

Rochelle Muzquiz (directora de escena) es una actriz y música de Texas, debutando en Portland como directora de escena con Opción Múltiple. Como actriz, Rochelle ha interpretad un Cupido cantante en la comedia romántica de YouTube Love Drunk, una hipster en Awesome Dumb Time Travel Movie, un proyecto de Cine de 48 horas, y un zombi como extra en Grimm de NBC entre otros papeles de cine y comerciales en Portland. Ella es co-creadora de TwinEmpire.com, un sitio web de comedia y música en colaboracion con su hermana gemela. Estudia en The Actor’s Lab y también se ha entrenado en improvisación con The Brody Theater. Como música, Rochelle es vocalista y compositora de la banda de rock armónica The Yes-And Band y se ha entrenado como percusionista y guitarrista. Rochelle quiere dar las gracias a Olga, Nelda, Santos y Gavin Hales por su apoyo en sus aventuras como directira de escena.

Executive Assistant, October 2014 - current

(02/15)