director
With a background in photography and an enthusiasm for cinema, Catia is keen on creating dynamic stage pictures and compelling scenes. She strongly adheres to collaboration in all design elements to evoke emotion. In all of her work she leads first with joy and believe in working with and fostering new talent.
Previous Productions
BLKS
by Aziza Barnes
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Assistant Directed by Lorraine Guerra. Costume Design by Jaimy Escobedo. Sound by Andrew Iacovelli. Set by Trevor Elliot and Andrew Iacovelli.
A mission to capture the utter chaos and magic of being black and queer in your twenties, specifically in June 2015, in 90 minutes... one can only describe it as a roller coaster ride.
"Catia clearly trusts both the material and the cast, and has done an outstanding job at making us feel this is all just, well, happening. And this cast really brings the authenticity."
"Sassy, sexy, funny, poignant, bizarre, and vulgar, the hour and a half is crammed with fast, loud dialogue that will leave your head spinning."
Just 90 minutes long, “BLKS” is a play — and a production — to remember.
OUR DEAR DEAD DRUG LORD
by Alexis Scheer
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Costume Design by Jaimy Escobedo. Assistant Costume Designed by Catia. Lights by Thomas Edward. Set and Sound by Andrew Iacovelli.
A time capsule and homage to latin girlhood in 2008. The job was to capture both the terror, confusion, and giddy joy of growing up. It was difficult work toeing the line between horror and coming-of-age comedy made easier alongside lovely co-director Madison Cook-Hines.
"The opening night audience at Burbage Theatre laughed frequently at the antics of four diverse teenage girls, consummating with a loud standing ovation at the shocking ending."
"Casting such a small cast is key and the directors have succeeded in assembling a quartet with rich chemistry who believably squabble, talk over each other and provide sweet support when needed."
"Burbage Theatre Company's choice to finish their season with this production shows a lot of artistic courage. This is a bold and uncompromising play which may leave many audience members deeply shaken at the end."
"Co-directed by Catia and Madison Cook-Hines, this production grips the viewer from the first few moments and doesn’t let go until the smoke literally clears and Escobar maybe – or maybe not – saunters off."
LA MANCHA by Marcel Mascaro
A Don Quixote Adaptation
Assistant Directed by Daria-Lyric Montaquilla. Costume Designed by Jaimy Escobedo. Sound Design by Catia and Alex Tawid.
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Tasked with the gargantuan duty of bringing back the beloved Teatro En El Verano out of the pandemic. Catia made sure to inject this production with joy, celebration and a love for her people. What better way to get people outside than with a show that follows an ordinary man who dares to venture into the world and create his own adventures? To learn more about La Mancha click here.