Casandra Canales has been participating in LTGI productions since 2010. Her first role in the company was Sister James in Doubt: A Parable (Season 1). Since then she has appeared in several plays including The Lion in Winter, Bodas de Sangre, Romeo and Juliet and The 39 Steps. She will be playing the role of Yerma, who is a childless woman living in rural Spain. Her desperate desire for motherhood becomes an obsession that eventually drives her to commit a horrific act.

was born a cold 19 of December in 1990. Ever since he was a little kid, he felt an affinity for art , if he wasn't drawing something, he was modeling with clay, or maybe just making up stories in his head, even writing them sometimes.

His dad jokes about how, he was quite the little liar ever since he was a tiny kid, sometimes even convincing himself, he once made him believe her baby sister was abducted, they had a rocky relationship back then… Cristobal thinks that all of that is what brought him there, on stage.

The first time he got up stage was in 2012, finally being captivated on 2013, he’s ever since enjoyed being part of a living history and being given the chance to be a chalice of emotion for the audience. He, mostly, seeks to flow through life, instead of just floating around.

is happy to return to the LTGI stage. He is thrilled to take part in this production with such a great cast. He would like to thank his wife for her love and support. (only she knows how crazy his ideas can be)

Carolina Lozano is delighted to make her debut performance on stage with the LTGI. A Laredo native, Carolina is a recently graduated honor student from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, where she was deeply involved in performing nation-wide with the elite Chamber Choir and singing with the Trinity AcaBellas, the university a cappella group. Having eighteen years of musical training and a love for theater, Carolina looks forward to future performances on the stage where she can share her joy of music and theater with the Laredo community.

is a familiar face in Laredo’s theatrical community. Since high school, she has been cast in fun and interesting roles in numerous musicals, including Zorba (1972)Once Upon A Mattress(1975); Man of La Mancha (1971 and 1976); Godspell (1977) Funny Girl (1972 and 1980) SleepingBeauty (1978); South Pacific (1979); Into The Woods (1990); Nunsense (1991); Nunsense II (1993). She most recently was a sensation as Evilene in LTGI’s production of The Wiz (2009) She also participated in Laredo Junior College* Opera Workshop productions of Trial by Jury Down In The Valley and various Opera Scenes.

She conducted The Fantastiks(1979); supervised publicity for Gore Vidal’s The Best Man (2008). In 2009, she served as vocal coach and program supervisor for Man of La Mancha. Ramirez just stepped off the stage playing “Dot”inLast Lists of My Mad Mother. This role marked her first non-musical role in almost 40 years of appearing on Laredo stages.Veronica attributes her passion for singing to La Grande Dame, Courtney Slaughter Proffitt, whom she studied with for 12 years. She also studied with Kathy Proffitt, Tim Davis, Billy Craven, Flicka Rahn and Carmen Walker. She is a charter faculty member of the Vidal M. Trevino School of Communications and Fine Arts, where she taught choir.

She has earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music degree with Voice Specialization from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Upon graduation, she opened Bella Nota Vocal Studio for private voice and piano instruction. She is a member of Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA), Texas Choral Director’s Association (TCDA), Diocese of Laredo Liturgical Committee, cantors the Mass at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and is a Laredo Theater Guild International Board Member.

Ramirez had been singing professionally for 37 years at numerous and various community and social events. In 1995, she recorded and was featured, in a nation-wide Spanish radio commercial for Coca-Cola. Mexico has equally embraced her singing talent at various artistic festivals and social events.She has opened for singing artist the likes of Maria Conchita Alonso, Little Joe y La Familia, and Viki Carr.

“These performances are dedicated to my parents: Raul T. and Emma G.Ramirez who gave me the tools to achieve everything I have accomplished in my life. Also, to Courtney Slaughter Proffitt (my voice teacher) for helping me find “The Sound of Music” in my soul. All three are seated side by side by side, occupying the best seats at each performance.

Orduña finds passion in art and spirituality. She has merged her Psychology and Art degrees to help people with physical, mental and emotional disabilities heal through the creative process. Paty returns to the stage to reprise Lorca. Her last stage venture was LTGI's Bodas de Sangre. Her role as Dolores suits her well as she herself is a healer.

is pleased to be sharing this exceptional work of literature with you all. She has previously participated in The House on Mango Street, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and The Diary of Anne Frank. Off stage, Elizabeth is a high school science teacher with a strong passion for literature and the arts. She hopes you enjoy the show!

is a Senior at Nixon High School and the Vidal M. Treviño Magnet School of Communications and Fine Arts. She has been in numerous productions including The Who's Tommy, Haroun and the Sea of Stories, Hamlet, and Mother Courage and Her Children. Recently, she traveled with the Nixon Thespian Society to perform at the Edinburgh International Fringe Festival with their production of The House of Bernarda Alba by Federico García Lorca. She is gracious to be apart of this important, impactful story.

is the director of choral studies at the Vidal M Trevino School of Communications and Fine Arts. Her stage experience includes performances with LTGI, LITE productions, and LCC Opera Workshop, appearing in such roles as Mama Morton (Chicago), Mrs. Lovett (Sweeney Todd), and Mrs. Van Daan (Diary of Anne Frank). She holds a bachelor of music degree from UTSA and a masters of music education from Boston University. She is extremely proud to be a part of this powerful production.

is a music teacher at Arndt Elementary and holds a bachelor in music education with her primary instrument being voice. She is the music minister for her parish at St. John Neumann Church and serves as a cantor and accompanist. She has been involved incommunity theatre from an early age and has participated in numerous productions including several musicals, plays and operas in Laredo. Someof her past productions include "Sweeney Todd" where she played Johanna and "Little Shop of Horrors" where she played Audrey. She is excited to be back on stage again for the first time working with LTGI.

is in her third year as Theatre Arts teacher and UIL One Act Play Director at Cigarroa High School. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelors of Arts in Theatre and Dance and a Bachelor of Science in RTF. Ariana is extremely excited to be making her debut with LTGI. She wants to thank her family and friends for their endless support and love.

is an Assessment Specialist at Texas A&M International University. Karol attended Texas Tech University where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts and TAMIU for her Masters of Professional Accountancy. Karol has performed in many shows, with her most recent LTGI appearances in Shrek as Mama Bear and The Crucible as Elizabeth Proctor both under the direction of Vernon Carroll. Karol has also directed LTGI’s God of Carnage and Laredo Little Theatre’s Noises Off.

Karol would like to thank her family and friends for their constant support, especially her daughter Lucy Andrea and her real life Lavanderas. She asks her brother Bob to look over her mic and make sure it doesn’t make crazy noises.

received her Bachelor of Music in Flute Performance from Texas A&M International University and is the head choir director at United High School. Hacel enjoys performing in various capacities, whether it is as director, conductor, musician, stage manager, producer, or actor. Ms. Arias is a board member with Laredo Theater Guild International and is excited to share the stage with some of her best friends. She enjoys the many friendships that have been born throughout the years and is grateful to everyone who chooses to call her a friend.

is a recent TAMIU graduate. She has a BA in communications with a minor in theatre arts and is, currently, working as a voice instructor at Flat 5 Music Studios. Her passion for theater started when she was cast in LCC's production of High School Musical when she was 18. Since then, she has participated in more than a dozen shows within Laredo’s community with roles varying from cast member, props mistress, head costumer and directing. She is, also, the Voice Director with "Break a Leg" Productions. Gigi is thrilled to be back working on another show, both onstage and backstage, and thanks God, her family and friends for always supporting her and pushing her to strive for greatness.Javs, the only reason we didn’t actually die is because we pulled thru TOGETHER. Thanks for being the best “life assistant”. Mammy, gracias por tu apoyo infinito siempre. Esta se la dedico a ti y a mamá que estuviera encantada y sentadita junto a ti con todas estas obras.

has been involved in theater productions since she was 12 years old. From Toluca Mexico, she moved to Laredo to continue her academic career. Among her most recent productions we can find “Chicago”, “The Drowsy Chaperone”, “Grease”, “Legally Blonde”, among others. As a sophomore at TAMIU, she is thrilled to be part of “Yerma”making it her fist production outside Mexico and as member of LTGI.

graduated with an MA in Organizational Communication (TAMIU). She has acted in several plays including Hairspray (Vernon Caroll), The Nerd (Dr. Gilberto Martinez), Lo Siento Mi Amor (Emilio Gutierrez+), The Graduate (Oscar O. Peña), Shrek (Vernon Caroll), Dog Sees God (Bill Hauserman), and diverse projects in her theater classes. In2014 she co-directed Rumors with Dr. Martinez, and in Spring of 2015 she interned with LTGI as an assistant producer in the play Bless Me Ultima (Vernon Caroll). She has been part of LTGI’s board ever since. She is excited to get back on stage.

acting debut and her first LGTI show. She is currently pursuing an MA in Spanish Language, Literature and Translation at TAMIU. She advocates for children literacy through her work with ATP. Carmen is thankful for the outpouring support from her family and friends.

is an aspiring filmmaker and writer native of the borderlands. She has produced and directed local films including Breakthrough, a narrative short film about girl empowerment, and Border to Boulevard, a short documentary on Laredo’s changing landscape. In her free time, she enjoys learning about cities, riding her bike, and exploring independent films with women-driven characters. Yerma is her maiden play.

is a Junior at J.W. Nixon High School and Vidal M Trevino School of Communication and Fine Arts and is apart of the Turning Pointe Dance Company. She has been in numerous productions, her latest was The House of Bernada Alba by Federico Garcia Lorca where she performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in Scotland. This is her second production with LTGI and she is grateful to be apart of such an amazing production.

Beth is grateful to be a part of L.T.G.I. summer musical. Beth is not a stranger to the stage where she has danced and been in other theater productions since 2010. She has been dancing for 7 years, works at Higher Grounds dance studio and trains at Laredo School of Contemporary Dance. She hopes to one day fulfill her dream as a professional dancer in commercial dancing.

started acting in Mexico City when he was 6 years old. He graduated with a associate degree from the National Institute of Fine Arts in Mexico with a concentration in Theater Arts and Humanities. He has participated in multiple shows with LTGI and LCC opera workshop like Shrek, Seussical the Musical, Carousel, and more. He has also participated in shows in Dallas, TX and MT Pleasant, TX. He has a communications degree from TAMIU and is currently a member of the Communication Department from United ISD. He is very happy to be part of “Yerma”.

is an aspiring singer who made his acting debut in Laredo Little Theatre’s “Aladdin Jr” as Jafar. He also crewed in LTGI’s “Beauty and The Beast” last summer. This is his first LTGI show and is thankful for the support of his friends and family who have always believed in him. Nevertheless, he is grateful he had the chance to work with such talented people!

is new to musical theater and Tommy is his first LTGI production. He has previously worked as a stage manager for the Teatro Chicano de Laredo with the Laredo Little Theatre. You can also see him perform in community events with the Gabriela Mendoza Garcia Ballet Folklorico. He is a proud Social Studies teacher at United Middle School.

is the Artistic Director of Laredo Theater Guild International and Audio/Video Production teacher at J.W. Nixon High School. He is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor's Degree of Science in Radio/TV/Film. His directing credits include LTGI’s The Diary of Anne Frank (2015), LTGI's The 39 Steps (2014), LTGI’s Romeo & Juliet(2013) and Imago Theatre’s By the Bog of Cats (2011). When not involved in community-based theater, Marco is the co-director for Nixon High School’s UIL One-Act Play with Jose Flores. During his time at Nixon, their program has garnered two State appearances for their productions of Mother Courage and Her Children (2017) and Twelfth Night (2014), both productions receiving the State Best Actress prize; and two Area appearances for their all-female production ofHamlet (2016) and Romeo & Juliet (2015). The troupe recently traveled to Scotland this August where they were invited to perform Federico García Lorca’s The House of Bernarda Alba at the 70th Annual Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the world’s largest arts festival. Marco’s notable forays into film include interning at The Weinstein Company in Los Angeles, CA, attending the 2012 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, UT and working in production on many local short and feature films. He has been actively involved in theater for over fifteen years. Marco’s credits on stage include LITE Production’s Side Man (Ziggy), LLT's Measure for Pleasure (Sir Peter Lustforth), LTGI's The Foreigner (Rev. David Marshall Lee), LTGI's Macbeth (Ross), LITE Production’s Beat. A Play on Words (Actor 7), LTGI’s Bodas de Sangre(Woodcutter), LTGI’s The Crucible (Rev. Samuel Parris) and LTGI’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Quince).

(Producer) has had the honor of producing for LTGI, having previously produced God of Carnage (2016) and The Who’s Tommy(2016). Celina’s LTGI credits span over six years and include: makeup artist in Agnes of God (2011), The Importance of Being Earnest (2011), Hairspray the Musical, Shrek (2013), Real Women Have Curves (2016), Midsummer Night’s Dream (2016), Beauty and The Beast (2017), as well as serving as Assistant Producer for Annie (2011), Romeo & Juliet (2013), Macbeth (2012), Bodas de sangre (2012), The 39 Steps (2014) and Shrek (2015).
She currently serves on the board of LTGI as Corresponding Secretary. She is thankful to Laredo Theater Guild International, as well as the talented actors, crew, and members of the production team for allowing her to express her creativity and continued passion for the performing arts.

Julia Orduña has juggled many hats in a short amount of time this summer. After graduating from TAMIU with a Masters in Public Administration in May, she joined the Laredo Housing Authority as the Planning and Community Services Specialist, coached and traveled with the Laredo BorderSlam Poetry team to compete in Colorado, and still managed to focus her efforts with LTGI. She has stage managed The 39 Steps (LTGI, 2014) and Romeo & Juliet (LTGI, 2013), assistant stage managed Bodas de Sangre (LTGI, 2012), and assistant directed beat. a play on words (LITE, 2012). She is grateful for the opportunity to work with Mr. Gonzalez, to the cast and crew for all their hard work, to the production team for trusting in her skills, and especially thankful for Kat Rivas, her assistant, who was her biggest asset and motivation throughout the production. She would also like to thank the TAMIU team for their patience and her family and friends for all their support during this hectic summer.

(Assistant Director) is once again excited to be part of an LTGI production team. Two of the highlights of his tenure with LTGI are directing Real Women Have Curves (2017), and serving as Assistant Director and Stage Manager for God of Carnage (2016). A big fan of Garcia Lorca’s lyrical dialogue, Chris is particularly pleased to work with this talented cast who lift Garcia Lorca’s words off the page in such beautiful and inventive ways. Also, he is eager to begin serving LTGI as the newly elected President for the organization and is grateful beyond words for the confidence the members of the Board of Directors have expressed to him.

Javier Sanchez is thrilled to be performing in his 4th production with LTGI. Having appeared in Oliver,Hairspray and Shrek, Javier is a incoming senior and is very passionate about theater. Recently his UIL Theatrical Design set design has gotten recognized at the state level. He hopes to pursue theater in his future javier would like to give many thanks to the production team, cast and crew; but especially his sister. "She got the singing"

is the director of choral studies at the Vidal M Trevino School of Communications and Fine Arts. Her stage experience includes performances with LTGI, LITE productions, and LCC Opera Workshop, appearing in such roles as Mrs. Van Daan (Diary of Anne Frank), Mama Morton (Chicago), and Mrs. Lovett (Sweeney Todd). Aside from acting experience, Celia also served as the vocal music coach for the VMT Summer Theater productions of You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown and Little Shop of Horrors, as well as LTGI's 2016 summer musical The Who's Tommy. She holds a bachelor of music degree from UTSA and a Master of Music Education from Boston University. This is her second Class on Stage production for LTGI, and she is happy to help bring this iconic story to life.

Born and raised outside Kansas City, Missouri, Telissa Lueckenotte Molano (Set Designer) is a graduate of the University of Kansas School of Architecture and Urban Design with studies in both Rouen and Paris, France.

After working for two major architectural firms and having migrated south down Interstate 35, she met her husband Juan in Dallas, Texas. Seventeen years of drinking Laredo water and six seasons of collaborating with LTGI, she has worked with fellow members to create sets for Beauty and the Beast, Shrek, Cinderella, The Diary of Anne Frank, My Fair Lady, Hairspray, Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Who’s Tommy, Bodas de sangre (Blood Wedding), God of Carnage, The Crucible, Macbeth, The 39 Steps, Bless Me, Ultima and The House on Mango Street. She has also collaborated with the Society of Martha Washington to produce the 2016-2018 Colonial Ball Sets.

She is partnered in the architectural practices of Redline Architecture Metaform Studio Architects. She is blessed to currently be a board member for Casa de Misericordia and LTGI

Alicia is grateful and honored to be part of such a talented and creative team, particularly a director whose visions are always challenging but never boring. Alicia hopes you enjoy one of Lorca’s masterpieces: a poem in sound and movement. A word of appreciation to her mom, Sarita, who taught her the love and appreciation of art in all its forms and to the talented Tony Bondoc for picking up the weight in a time of need.

Alicia esta agradecida de ser parte de un talentoso equipo creativo, en particular un director cuyas visiones siempre son un reto, pero jamas aburridas. Alicia espera que disfruten una de las mas bellas obras de arte de Lorca: un poema en sonido y movimiento. Una flor de agradecimiento a su mama, Sarita, quien le enseño a temprana edad la apreciacion al arte en todas sus formas y al talentoso Tony Bondoc por cargar el peso en un momento de necesidad.

is a recent TAMIU graduate. She has a BA in communications with a minor in theatre arts and is, currently, working as a voice instructor at Flat 5 Music Studios. Her passion for theater started when she was cast in LCC's production of High School Musical when she was 18. Since then, she has participated in more than a dozen shows within Laredo’s community with roles varying from cast member, props mistress, head costumer and directing. She is, also, the Voice Director with "Break a Leg" Productions. Gigi is thrilled to be back working on another show, both onstage and backstage, and thanks God, her family and friends for always supporting her and pushing her to strive for greatness.Javs, the only reason we didn’t actually die is because we pulled thru TOGETHER. Thanks for being the best “life assistant”. Mammy, gracias por tu apoyo infinito siempre. Esta se la dedico a ti y a mamá que estuviera encantada y sentadita junto a ti con todas estas obras.