Fool For Love

Chris Morgan (Director) is into his second decade of volun- teering with LTGI, and is as excited to direct this play as he was to help out behind the scenes as a backstage crew member for Steel Magnolias (LTGI). Chris is a graduate of the University
of Texas at Austin and is a business consultant and works with Carranco & Lawson, P.C. as a CPA. In a quest for balance and
to develop an outlet for his creative side, he began writing short fiction in 2001 and his work has been published in various literary journals. A lifelong fan of
the theatre, he joined the Board of Directors of LTGI in the summer of 2012 and served as President in 2018-2019. In the time he’s been involved with LTGI, he has directed Anna in the Tropics (2022) and Real Women Have Curves (2017), as well as serving as Assistant Director, Stage Manager, and Properties Master
for various shows. He would like to thank Artistic Director, Karol Batey, and the members of LTGI’s Board of Directors, for having the confidence in his ability
to bring his vision for Sam Shepard’s Fool for Love to the stage. He also extends his deepest gratitude to the superbly talented and brave cast for giving their all throughout each rehearsal and performance. And, like every show, the produc- tion team deserves a special thank you for the hard work and behind the scenes magic they bring to the production. Last, but certainly not least, Chris wants to thank the many patrons who support our efforts; we are glad you have decided to share your time with us.

John Maxstadt (Producer) is a familiar figure in Laredo theater, having played many roles in LTGI, LLT, LITE, LC, and TAMIU productions over the past thirty years, most recently Gaston
in Picasso at the Lapin Agile (LTGI). He produced Bless Me, Ultima and co-produced Disney’s The Little Mermaid for LTGI, directed The Taming of the Shrew and The Importance of Being
Earnest for LTGI, co-directed Trial by Jury and The Best of Gilbert and Sullivan for LC, and Arsenic and Old Lace for LLT. John is a retired TAMIU librarian and serves as parliamentarian on the LTGI Board of Directors.

John Kilburn (Assistant Producer) is making his debut on the LTGI production team. A seasoned performer, John has played various roles on the stages of LTGI, Laredo Little Theatre (LLT), Laredo College, and the Laredo Institute for Theatrical Educa- tion. Most recently, he was seen in LLT’s Let the Right One In as Håkan and in LTGI’s Zoot Suit, where he took on the roles of the
Judge, Guard, and Lt. Edwards. When not immersed in theater, John serves as a professor at TAMIU, working with the next generation. Additionally, he is proud to work with his wife, Judith, in their service with the Laredo Rotary Club, Webb County Heritage Foundation and St. Peter the Apostle Church.

Allyson Tellez (Stage Manager) is grateful to be a part of another LTGI production, this time making her stage management debut. She was most recently seen as Suzanne in Picasso at the Lapin Agile, Eli in Laredo Little Theater’s Let the Right One
In, and Alice Bloomfield in LTGI’s Class on Stage® production
of Zoot Suit. She has also performed in LTGI’s productions of Hand to God (Jessica), Frankenstein (Agatha), and Into the Woods. She has crewed for multiple LTGI productions, including Hedwig and the Angry Inch, The Little Mermaid, and Matilda.

Celina T. Oliveira (Costumer) is a private practice Audiologist and currently serves as a board
Corresponding Secretary of Laredo Theater Guild International (LTGI). She is a proud
graduate of The University of Texas at Austin and Lamar Uni-
versity. Her LTGI credits span over 14 years and include serving in various capacities in over twenty-five productions. She made her debut as producer in the hilarious comedy God of Carnage (2016). She is most proud of her work as Producer in LTGI’s first rock musical The Who’s Tommy (2016), the inspirational drama Yerma (2018) as well as the moving and colorful summer musical In the Heights (2018). She made her brief stage debut playing Sleeping Beauty in 2022’s Into the Woods. All her gratitude is given to the talented actors and production team for igniting creativity and self-expression in her daily life.

Chayo Moreno (Props / Set Decoration) is thrilled to be re- turning to LTGI. Most recently she had the pleasure of being Props Mistress for LTGI’s Zoot Suit. Other LTGI credits include: Matilda (Stage Manager), Into the Woods (Props Mistress), Anna in the Tropics (Stage Manager), Lend Me a Tenor (Assis- tant Director/Stage Manager), Mary Poppins (Stage Manager),
and In the Heights (Assistant Stage Manager). Chayo is currently working as an Educational Diagnostician for the Laredo ISD Special Education department. She would like to thank her family and friends for their unwavering encouragement and support.

Anais Perez (Social Media Content) is currently a student at Laredo College, majoring in Art. She has worked with LTGI be- fore on productions of Matilda, Hand to God, and Zoot Suit. In her free time, she enjoys sketching, watching classic films, and being a part of the local art community. She would like to thank her family and friends for their never-ending support.

Desiree Perez (May) is no stranger to the stage. She has participated in many productions, including: Com- pany (April/Choreographer), Cyrano De Bergerac (Roxanne), The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Esmeral- da), and The Addams Family (Wednesday). She also appeared in productions at Lyndon B. Johnson HS,
including roles in 21 Chump Street (Naomi), and their 2018 region qualifying show, Never the Sinner (Germaine), for which she took the title of 2018 District Best Actress. You may have also seen Desiree on stage with Laredo Theater Guild International or Laredo Little Theater in her roles in In The Heights (Carla), and Mary Poppins (ensemble) or The Little Mermaid Jr. (Arista), Beauty and the Beast Jr. (Babette), and more dating as far back as 2012. Her experiences off the formal stage also include her putting her talents to use at Alamo Drafthouse as a host (come catch me at a movie party! :D), in short films, and at various charity-based performance opportunities, including the 2023 Laredo Women's City Club 'The Voice' contest, in which she was one of the winners and donated her proceeds to the Laredo College Schol- arship Fund. Her love of the arts has been with her since she was a baby, and she hopes she can continue to appear on various stages and platforms for many years to come.

Ben Hinojosa (Eddie) recently portrayed Pablo Picasso and George Shearer in LTGI’s productions of Picasso at the Lapin Agile and Zoot Suit. His other on-stage pro- ductions include: 9 to 5, A Tuna Christmas, American Idiot, West Side Story, Murder on the Orient Express, and Dangerous Liaisons. He would like to thank his
family for their constant support and the city of Laredo for coming out and supporting the arts! Enjoy the show!

Oscar O. Peña (The Old Man) is a trial attorney and president of the Board of the Laredo Little Theatre. He is married to Doreen J. Puig-Peña, and they have four sons. He is excited to be working on this project. Oscar has played Barry Champlain in Talk Radio (Laredo Little Theatre) and Victor Frankenstein in
Frankenstein (LTGI) and Billy Flynn in Chicago (LITE) and Gomez Addams in The Addams Family (Laredo College). Oscar has also written several plays, including The Thirteenth Sacrament (Teatro Chicano de Laredo). Oscar would like to thank his family for their patience and for helping him learn the lines.

Orlando Joel Valdez Romero (Martin) is excited to be back on stage with LTGI for their production of Fool for Love. Orlando has previously been in two other productions with LTGI. Being in ensemble of Summer 2024 production Matilda, as well as playing Tommy in Fall of 2024 production Zoot Suit. When
not on stage, Orlando is a local artist that hosts exhibitions around Laredo showcasing his artwork.