Stages Repertory Theatre Presents THE RIVER BRIDE

Stages Repertory Theatre is pleased to present, in conjunction with the 2nd Annual Sin Muros: A Latinx Theatre Festival, Marisela Treviño Orta's The River Bride, running from January 23 through February 10, 2019. Chronicling the lives of two sisters in a Brazilian fishing village who are struggling to find their own happily-ever-after while bound to family honor and tradition, the play incorporates traditional Brazilian folklore and lyrical storytelling to weave a magical tale of love, fate and transformation. The River Bride received its world premiere in 2016 at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, and has been performed at the Arizona Theatre Company, Halycon Theatre and Su Teatro over the past three years.

Marisela Treviño Orta studied poetry at the University of San Francisco, and became the Resident Poet of El Teatro Jornalero!, a social justice theatre company comprised of Latinx immigrants. Her first play, Braided Sorrow, went on to win the 2006 Chicano/Latino Literary Prize in Drama and the 2009 Pen Center USA Literary Award in Drama. In 2011, Orta began writing her cycle of grim fairy tales for adults, inspired by Latinx mythology and folklore, of which The River Bride is one, along with Alcira and Wolf at the Door.

Hailing from Brownsville, TX, Jerry Ruiz makes his Stages directing debut following an impressive lineup of directing credits including world and regional premieres at Second Stage, Rattlestick Theatre, Denver Center, Clubbed Thumb, and Hartford TheatreWork, and as assistant director on the Broadway production of La Boheme directed by Baz Luhrmann.

The River Bride's cast, made up entirely of Latinx actors, includes Adonis Banuelos, Patricia Duran, Luis Galindo, Melissa Molano, Jennifer Paredes, and Luis Quintero. Presented in conjunction with Sin Muros, The River Bride will continue Stages' commitment to supporting and cultivating emerging Latinx voices.

Lighting Designer Renee Brode and Properties Designer Jodi Bobrovsky have transformed Stages' Yeager Theater utilizing the fable-like elements of the play to create an ethereal atmosphere anchored by the flowing waters of the story's setting - the Amazon.

Performance times are Wednesday - Thursday at 7:30pm, Friday at 8:00pm, Saturday at 2:30pm and 8:00pm, and Sunday at 2:30pm.

Regular tickets start at $25 with savings for groups of 6 or more To purchase, call the Stages Box Office at 713.527.0123 or reserve online at www.stagestheatre.com.

Founded in 1978, Stages is a professional Equity theatre with a mission to advance theatre and enliven community to make a more vibrant Houston. Stages presents a broad scope of plays and musicals in an intimate setting, generating critical acclaim and creating a devoted community of patrons and artists who share a true sense of engagement, inclusion and connection.

The third-largest theatre in Houston and the sixth-largest in Texas, Stages performs year-round, one of only a handful of Texas theatres that offers year-round employment for creative professionals. On average, Stages produces 12 productions per year totaling more than 380 performances and reaching 65,000+ patrons. Almost all of Stages' shows are rehearsed and constructed on-site in Houston, brought to life by an exceptional community of locally-based artists and craftspeople along with occasional guest directors, actors and designers from around the world.

For more than a decade Stages has made a strong investment in nurturing emerging artists and craftspeople who have now become field leaders and working professionals. Stages' learning opportunities include performance and production internship programs for college students and conservatory-style training for middle and high school students.

The 2018-2019 Season marks Year Four of the implementation of a five-year strategic plan positioned to bring transformational growth to this organization, including new investments in infrastructure, human resources, artistic programming and education and community engagement. During the 2019-2020 Season, Stages will open a new $32 million new home, The Gordy, ushering in a new era for this iconic Houston institution. For more information visit www.stagestheatre.com and www.thegordy.com.

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