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I made a new friend today. 🐊 PSA: Mama alligators protect their young for at least two years. Stay at least 30 feet away when photographing them. I was closer than that, but it’s different for me. I’m part reptile.
Photo: Jade Esteban Estrada
A word of thanks 🌹 In mid-August, the stars aligned over the world premiere of Un Nuevo Capitulo: An American Novela, a comedic play that I was asked to direct for Aria Creative Productions. The production played its final performance on Sept. 25 at Black Potion, a new gaming venue in San Antonio’s Deco District. A little backstory: The play, written by Patricia Zamora, had an online reading in December 2020, in which I played the role of Ricky. Then, almost a year later, the play was selected for an in-person staged reading at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center in November 2021, which I was asked to direct. During my short tenure as the artistic director of the Overtime Theater, I advocated for the play to be presented in May of this year. Later, when I became the new artistic director of Aria Creative, we offered to produce the play for a two-week run at Black Potion San Antonio, opening on Sept. 15, in observance of Hispanic Heritage Month. After all parties were in agreement, we moved forward with the project. We cast the show in early August and rehearsals began right away. When I tell you that each rehearsal was an absolute joy, I do not exaggerate. Patricia’s play left ample room for me to explore what I love most: physical comedy. And these actors were ready to get to work. First and foremost, thank you to Nicole Erwin, the executive producer of Aria Creative, for always encouraging me in my directorial and choreographic endeavors. I look forward to our next theatrical adventure! Thank you also to Blanders McFlanders, who was always there to help this production when we needed it. You are, and always have been, our rock. Thank you to our talented cast for coming to rehearsal and trusting my direction every step of the way. This cast so was special, I need to break this down: Sharon Beales, you are the perfect Blanca and your willingness to ask questions and take this character to the next level was inspiring. Your wonderful audition for this role will be a story I will share with many directors and casting directors in the years to come. Important: Remember to be patient and kind with yourself when working creatively. Those who are watching only see your beauty, talent, and strength. Melissa Martinez, you were Lorena from the moment you stepped into the Guadalupe Theatre. Thank you for bringing every bit of your talent and ability to this role. You are loved and appreciated. Yvette Cardenas, I couldn't be more proud of your work during this overall process. I believe the moments you had to improvise during rehearsals helped deepen your understanding of your Jenny’s journey. Both Nicole and I were thrilled to watch your artistic growth. And you and Melissa were the perfect showgirls. May you always find the music that inspires you to keep dancing. Julio Alberto Sepúlveda, you were a dream to work with during Backstage Fairytale and during this show. Thank you for skillfully bringing Ricky to life and for giving him a backstory and a sense of humor that our audiences found both endearing and entertaining. Your Donald Trump is hilarious. You need to put that on your resume. Janie Sauceda, you are a beacon of light to so many of us in our local theatre community, and after working with you on the project, it's easy to see why. From the moment you picked up this script in November of last year, you have earned every laugh and you've won every heart. Your portrayal of Wela was the anchor to this Latino-theatre offering by being the story’s connection to a cultural and linguistic past. Thank you for agreeing to join us on this journey. May you always take your time and use all of your counts in the dance of life. Jake Reese, as a member of my stand-up comedy family, it made me happy to work with you in this group setting. You were the solid leading man Nicole and I were hoping for. Thank you for growing with us and participating in this wild comedic experiment and for offering your valuable feedback. Joe De Mott, I have no notes for you. Ha! Just kidding. Thank you for starring in The Back-Porch Gang and for sharing your talents with us to help tell this story. Thank you also for your patience throughout the process and thank you for trusting my direction. The back pats always got laughs! Comedy looks good on you, Joe. Please keep it up. Karen Ross Garrett, the Grand Dame of the Acting Masterclass Series, you were comedy magic on the Black Potion stage. Thank you for helping to develop the role of Linda at the Guadalupe Theatre and for agreeing to play her in this world premiere. Both you and Joe were a match made in comedy heaven. It was a thrill to watch you two at work. You both made us proud during the course of this brief, but meaningful, run. Renee Kristian, you were so wonderful to work with during our reading of Heart-Land that I couldn’t have envisioned a finer actress to take on the role of Tatiana, who turned out to be a powerhouse character in this play. Thank you for your dedication to this show and for your positive energy that always inspired me as a director and choreographer. #burst Lacy Lansford, thank you for agreeing to play the role of Billie. When you said yes, I knew that we had all the pieces of the puzzle to be a success. All we had to do was to slowly put it all together. Like with Jake, it made me happy to be working with a member of my stand-up tribe on a comedic play, knowing that this intensive bootcamp was, in many ways, applicable to our work on the mic. Thank you for your help, guidance, and beautiful performance, as both an actress and front-line dancer. Patricia Zamora, you have grown so much since you first stepped foot in my acting class. To see you branch out as an actress, singer, dancer, and playwright has been wonderful to witness and I hope that you will share many more chapters of your creativity with the public. Thank you for the opportunity to grow as a director and comedian. Rick Zamora, we are so grateful to you for being there for us and for always being encouraging. Nicole and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Dan Timoskevich, thank you for helping this production rise to the occasion with your music and lighting contributions. Thank you for your rehearsal-week feedback and for sharing your wisdom and experience with us. We are grateful that you are part of our theatre family. During rehearsal week, Crystal Don, who played Blanca in the reading at the Guadalupe Theatre, her sister Steph, and comedian Michelle Cantu came to see our dress rehearsal. Thank you for taking the time to offer us the feedback that helped prepare us for opening night. Thank you to Enrique Cortez and the staff at Black Potion San Antonio for opening your doors to this theatrical production. We hope many more shows will play this wonderful stage. Thank you to photographer Paul Casanova Garcia for capturing such beautiful moments in this show. This production will long be remembered through the eye of your lens. Thank you, Gibbs Saad, for setting the tone for the show through the incredible poster you created for us. You are one of Texas’ finest graphic designers and it was an honor to have you work with us. Thank you to Kurt Gardner of ArtScene SA for interviewing Patricia and I about the show. Thank you also to Deborah Martin of the San Antonio Express-News for coming to see the show. It’s always great to see you. Massive thanks to the ATAC judges who attended the show. Thank you to Kerry Valderrama of Alamo City Studios for providing the space for us to hold our initial auditions and for being a friend to Aria Creative. We appreciate all you do for the San Antonio arts community. Last, but certainly not least, thank you to artist Juan Miguel Ramos, who created a commemorative art piece in honor of the original cast of Un Nuevo Capitulo: An American Novela (pictured). It was an honor to work with you and include you and your art in this show’s history and the kick off to this year's Hispanic Heritage Month. I’ll go ahead and keep this short and just end this note here. 😊 I’m deeply grateful for the opportunity to have explored comedy with some of San Antonio’s finest actors. I will remember all of you fondly and will never forget all the wonderful laughs we earned from the people who came to see us. It is my hope that this shared experience will embolden the next chapter of your artistic journey.
Jade Esteban Estrada
World premiere of Un Nuevo Capitulo: An American Novela
I love comedy in all its forms. For the second time this year, I have directed a new play in San Antonio. "Un Nuevo Capitulo: An American Novela" is a comedic story about two families coming together despite their cultural and societal differences. This play, performed in the style of 1970s sitcoms, is suitable for the whole family and is 95% performed in English. I’m extremely proud of this comedic collaboration and there has never been a more perfect cast. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with us by coming out and enjoying this delightful show. 👉 Produced by Aria Creative Productions 👉 Written by Patricia Zamora - The play stars: 👉 Sharon Beales 👉 Yvette Cardenas 👉 Jake Reese 👉 Melissa Martinez 👉 Lacy Lansford 👉 Renee Kristian 👉 Julio Alberto Sepúlveda 👉 Janie Sauceda 👉 Joe De Mott 👉 Karen Ross Garrett - 📅 September 15-25, 2022 ⏰ Thursdays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. 💸 Tickets are $17 GA | $25 VIP | $28 Bistro table 🔗 unnuevocapitulo.bpt.me 📍 Black Potion San Antonio 🗺️ 1900 Fredericksburg Road, San Antonio, Texas 🌐 www.ariacreativeproductions.com Graphics: Gibbs Saad
Backstage Fairytale, a staged reading
As the fourth installment of the 2022 New Play Development Series, Aria Creative Productions will present a staged reading of Michael John McGoldrick’s play “Backstage Fairytale.” The event will take place at 7 p.m. May 25, 2022 at Alamo City Studios in San Antonio, Texas. The reading will feature Amy Abrigo, Julio Alberto Sepulveda, and Melissa Martinez. Directed by yours truly. Tickets are $10 and available at Brown Paper Tickets.
Thanks for the memories
Sending a big, hearty wave to the wonderful cast and crew of “The Back-Porch Gang!” This picture was taken immediately after the final performance. As Myrtle would say: “The glow still lingers on.”
From the first day of rehearsals to the final performance, directing this show was a joyful experience. Thank you to (left to right) Ida Steele, Denise Swain, Kurt Grabenstein, Barbara S. Hartman, Joe De Mott, and Beth Graham Lamy for breathing life into the sublime characters of this funny, heartwarming comedy. It was an absolute pleasure to work with each of you on this project. Let’s hear it for Calvin Coolidge, y’all!
Thank you to our talented playwright, Ben Scranton, who wrote a beautiful story that seemed to resonate with San Antonio audiences. I love every word in this script.
Another thanks to Kurt for creating the fantastic sound design for the show.
Thank you to our stage manager Gina Schneider for joining us on this cheese-spilled journey to Waldo County. Thank you Xander Zamora, our casting assistant, for helping me cast the right actors in the right roles. Thank you to Ashton Simmons for capturing the perfect photo for our show poster. Thank you to Gibbs Saad for creating a fabulous poster that helped us with our marketing campaign. Thank you to our promotions manager Kurt Wilkinson for his support of the show and his excellent marketing work. Thank you also to the Overtime staff for the mysterious orange barrel (ahem) and the simple, but effective beige set. Thank you again to Beth for the back porch furniture! It gave the show an authentic vibe. And thank you for hosting our cast party in your beautiful home! It was the perfect Sunday gathering. Thank you also to Patricia and Chloe Zamora for donating the decorative plants for our little retirement home in between rehearsals for your own shows.
Last, but not least, thank you everyone who came to enjoy the show! We appreciated all the laughs, of which there were many! Long live LIVE theatre!
I would like to thank my friends, family, acting students, and colleagues for taking the time to see the play. I loved sharing this comedy with you! My mom, who hadn't had a chance to see my directorial work, traveled from New Mexico to see the show on opening weekend and she loved it!
Life happens fast. Recognize a good moment when you see one. I will long cherish all the *great* moments I shared with “The Back-Porch Gang.”
Until next time.
"The Back-Porch Gang" by Ben Scranton at the Overtime Theater. Directed by Jade Esteban Estrada.
Mention in Arts Alive SA
"On opening weekend, they received standing ovations after both performances." - Arts Alive SA
Thank you to Jasmina Wellinghoff for including "The Back-Porch Gang" in her news roundup. Only five performances left!
One summer morning residents at a retirement complex wave at cars to see if they can get a wave back. This harmless activity takes an unexpected turn when a police officer and a quirky stranger suddenly appear. The residents must now face the past and its impact on the present. Secrets are revealed as they navigate a hilarious maze of resentment, guilt and missed opportunity. Can lost love be rediscovered? "The Back-Porch Gang" is a comic take on relationships senior citizens have with family, friends and lovers. Written by Ben Scranton. Directed by Jade Esteban Estrada.
The Back-Porch Gang at the Overtime Theater
This weekend, The Back-Porch Gang will play Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets are $18. Don't let this hilarious new comedy pass you by!
Photo: Ashton Simmons
The Overtime Theater is seeking new works from playwrights for WokeFEST, a showcase of progressive, activist, and political plays. The
New Play Development Series
"In order to reflect the community we serve, it’s important to provide opportunities to all playwrights, regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, religion, or political beliefs. Since the inception of the New Play Development Series in January, we’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with writers from across the United States and Canada. As the creator of this program, this has been fulfilling and rewarding work."
Thank you to Kurt Gardner of ArtScene SA for interviewing me about the New Play Development Series, a program that offers playwrights an opportunity to further develop new works.
Photo: Victoria Garcia
The Reverend Dr. Paul(i) Murray at the Overtime Theater
Ada A's "The Reverend Dr. Paul(i) Murray," an official selection of the 2022 New Play Development Series, has been chosen to receive a full production June 3-25 at the Overtime Theatre as part of our LGBTQ+ Pride Series. Amy Abrigo will direct.
Synopsis: Pauli Murray's queerness is brought to the forefront of her identity as Kalina, a student, questions her professor's assessment of a recent essay that she wrote for his class. However, when Kalina's essay-version of Pauli is confronted with Pauli, herself, Kalina is forced to ponder the many ways that by upholding Murray's legacy she is denying Murray of her humanity.
Jade Esteban Estrada, artistic director.
Audition information here.
Runoff Election Day is drawing near
I enjoyed sitting down with state Rep. Ina Minjarez, candidate for Bexar County judge. She steps into the Glitter Political spotlight in this week’s issue of the San Antonio Current. Digital issue: sacurrent.com.
Photo: Jade Esteban Estrada
Performance Party 37
Prom happens every time we celebrate a new chapter in our lives. Thank you to Jump-Start Performance Co. for inviting me to take part in this year's prom-themed Performance Party 37! It was totally awesome! Wishing my Jump-Start fam a sparkling 2022!
Comedians fact-checking comedians
Had a wonderful time guesting on the Did that Really Happen? podcast tonight! It was great catching up with my comedy pal Niall Mackay. He's always 13 hours ahead of me!
Deleting cookies
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, y’all!
Photo: James Cano
Munich museum crawl
Exploring museums in one of my favorite European cities.
Putting it together
I’m back in the director’s chair - this time at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center. On Tuesday evening, the Guadalupe will present a reading of Un Nuevo Capitulo, a new comedy by Patricia Zamora. Nine talented actors will come together to tell this funny, heartwarming story. The reading will begin at 7 p.m. and will include an audience feedback session. Admission is free. All are welcome.
Burlesque brunch in El Paso
Burlesque on the Rio’s burlesque brunch was a roaring success. Protip: If Fannie Incognito offers to make you chilaquiles, say yes.
And he has a pretty solid list of Southside recommendations.
The battle for Texas House District 118
Last month, I sat with Frank Ramirez, candidate for Texas House District 118. "People train for marathons all their lives, and they run respectable times. I was thrown into a marathon where I was expected to sprint the entire way," he said.