La Llorona del Río Rímac

by Miguel Muñoz

Thanks to our corporate sponsors!

Susan Conceicao

**Apu Ichama**
Susan began her acting career as a professional child actress in New York City. Her most memorable role was that of Nikki Lee Blake in the *Patty Duke Show*. As an adult, she studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City, and was involved in community theater in New York and New Jersey. Her plays included The Diary of Anne Frank, The Sisters Rosenzweig, the Vagina Monologues and more. Recent credits in Colorado include *Radium Girls, Love Letters, Stu for Silverton* and *October Surprise.* She is thrilled to have the opportunity to appear in *La Llorona del Rio Rimac*, and to be part of Arts in the Open.

Isabela Ezrré Deters

**Mana Huchaq / Maria**
Isabela is delighted to make her debut with Arts in the Open. She is an actor and singer originally from Aurora, Colorado, currently entering her senior year at the University of Northern Colorado, where she is pursuing a degree in musical theatre. Isabela has appeared in a range of productions at University of Northern Colorado, including Alyssa Greene in *The Prom*, Mona Lipschitz in *Chicago*, and a featured performer in the *Miscast Cabaret.* She would like to thank her Mother for being her biggest supporter and hopes you enjoy the show!

Jordan Hull

**Felipillo / Medic**
Jordan is delighted to be joining Arts in the Open for this production! Born in Denver and raised in the San Luis Valley, she wears many hats as an actor, voice actor, wig artist, and costume designer. She has appeared in a wide variety of productions across Colorado and has also worked behind the scenes on shows such as *Arsenic and Old Lace* at Creede Repertory Theatre and numerous productions with Su Teatro. Beyond the stage, her work in the local fashion industry has been published in Elite magazine.

Some of her recent stage credits include *An Auraria Parable* with DCPA Off-Center, *Inheritance Kitchen* with The Japanese Art Network, *Airness* with Bas Bleu, and *October Surprise* with OpenStage. She sends love and gratitude to her friends and family for their endless support.

Camilo Luera

**Benavente**
Camilo is excited to be making his Arts in the Open debut. Acting professionally since 2011, Camilo earned his BA in Theatre at MSU Denver. He has spent most of his professional acting career with Su Teatro (*Zyana, Wolf at the Door, El Corrido del Barrio*, and many many more!) and the former Wheat Ridge Theatre Company (*10 Pin Alley, The Complete History of America Abridged*). A lover of all things spooky, *La Llorona* is right up his alley and hopes you get your dose of the spooky season before Halloween!

Ethan Vlchek

**Pizarro**
A recent transplant from the Four Corners, Ethan is a fight and stunt specialist with an eye for villains. Originally hailing from Parker, Colorado he’s recently moved back to the front range, and is excited to delight and terrify!

Lauren Michelle Long

**Director**
Though no stranger to the stage as an actor, Lauren is thrilled and honored to make her directing debut with Arts in the Open! She has previously directed in children’s theatre and served as an assistant director both during college and with small Colorado theatre companies, working on micro plays and one-act scenes. With a passion for storytelling through live performance, Lauren is excited to bring this production to life with music, movement, and the creativity of this talented ensemble. In addition to directing, Lauren is a voice actor and media artist who designs merchandise for small businesses. As an actor, she has performed with companies across Colorado, including Su Teatro, The Agenda Theatre, Audacious Theatre, Vintage Theatre, Bowls with a Bard, The Three Leaches, and Flamboyán Theatre. She is also a teaching artist, sharing her love of art, dance, and theatre with children.

Mary Schaugh

**Mentor Director**
Mary is honored to be returning to the trail with Arts in the Open as mentor director for *La Llorona del Río Rímac*. Previously, Mary directed *Alice in Wonderland, All I Really Need to Know I Learned from Being a Zombie,* and The Three Little Pigs Vs. the Apocalypse.
For the last 20 years, Mary has directed productions throughout the U.S. spanning from opera to children’s theatre, and from Shakespeare to musical theatre. She is known for her collaborative and innovative directing style that focuses on engaging audiences in thought-provoking and immersive experiences. She enjoyed a tenure as the regional director for the national Murder Mystery Company, an interactive, live event with a rotating cast of actors, and gained the nation’s highest ratings. In addition to directing, Mary is an accomplished actor, opera singer, and improvisor with credits throughout the U.S. and abroad.
Mary wants to thank everyone at Arts in the Open, including our generous sponsors, this fantastic cast, Tess, and Lauren! Break legs!

Tess James

Stage Manager

Tess is pleased to return to Arts in the Open's "backstage" as the stage manager for La Llorona. Previously you may have seen Tess acting in Rumpelstiltskin and Other Tricksters this past summer, or in Wicked Wanderings last fall. Please enjoy La Llorona!.

La Llorona del Río Rímac

by Miguel Muñoz

Thanks to our corporate sponsors!

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