Jezabel Olivares in the title role of "Frida" (Directed by Manuel Pickett)

Katherine Bahena-Benitez, Jorge Quintana, Jezabel Olivares, and Cole Winslow in “Water by the Spoonful” by Quiara Alegria Hudes (Directed by Nicole C. Limón)

Katherine Bahena-Benitez & Mat Espinosa as ensemble, & Nathaniel Montes in the title role of “Ruben” by Andrew Siañez De La O (Directed by Alex Martinez)

Jordan Lee Powell as Orangutan in “Water by the Spoonful” by Quiara Alegría Hudes (Directed by Nicole C. Limón)

Yesenia Lopez in the title role of “Electricidad" by Luis Alfaro (Directed by Manuel Pickett)

The cast of “Welcome to Arroyo’s” (Directed by Nicole C. Limón)

Social Media post with the cast of Enfrascada (Directed by Nicole C. Limón)

Antonio Juarez, Martin J. Rodriguez, and Kristen Sanchez in “Zoot Suit” by Luis Valdez (Directed by Manuel Pickett)

Rhett Richardson, Jezabel Olivares, and Bardo Gonzalez in “Welcome to Arroyo’s” by Kristoffer Diaz (Directed by Nicole C. Limón)

Carlin Suero as Cristina Kahlo in “Frida” (Directed by Manuel Pickett)

Director Nicole C. Limón, and the ensemble of “BeYOU(-tiful)” [Zarria Jones, Marianne Gaona, Lynne Perry, Yesenia Lopez, Ailinn Razo] during rehearsal for the annual Summer One-Act Festival.

The cast of “Severed Roots” (written by Manuel Pickett and Sam Rios)

Angel Rodriguez as Rene, and Diana Mundejano in the title role of “Lydia” by Octavio Solis.

Artistic Director, Manuel Pickett and Costume Designer, Rory Castillo

Gladys Imperio-Acosta, Loretta Redoble-Arroyo, and Lisa Randolph in “Electricidad”

John Dryden (as a Diablo) and the ensemble make their way down K Street (Sacramento) to begin a performance of “La Pastorela de Sacramento,” a moving street theatre production that staged scenes in front of the Convention Center, IMAX theatre, a Law Office, and culminating on the steps of the Cathedral. Presented in partnership with La Raza Galeria Posada.

Young teatristas performing as Diablitos in the second Annual “La Pastorela de Sacramento,” presented in partnership with La Raza Galeria Posada.

The ensemble of actors and dancers perform the epic finale of “La Pastorela de Sacramento,” a moving street theatre production that staged scenes in front of the Convention Center, IMAX theatre, a Law Office, and culminated on the steps of the Cathedral. Presented in partnership with La Raza Galeria Posada.

Poster for the 1st Annual “La Pastorela de Sacramento.”

Production poster for “La Victima”

Social media post for “Lydia”

Poster for Enfrascada by Tanya Saracho

“We believe in the power of Teatro to educate, reflect, impact and empower our audiences and communidad.”

— VISION

ADVANCING THE CRAFT OF TEATRO

WHILE HONORING OUR TRADITIONS

Teatro Espejo has been bringing theatre to the community for more than 40 years. Under the guidance of Artistic Director and Professor Emeritus, Manuel José Pickett, Teatro Espejo has remained dedicated to offering opportunities to teatristas of all ages and skill levels. Our seasons honor the rich legacy and history of teatro by producing important classic works from the Chicano/Latinx theatre cannon, and groundbreaking contemporary works by new, emerging, and established playwrights representing the Latinx diaspora.

Teatro Espejo is committed to producing works that challenge and reflect our actors and audiences, such as our 2018 production of “Lydia” by Octavio Solis (photos below), and that create an opportunity for theatre artists to develop their craft in a supportive and encouraging environment. We do this while taking great pride in sharing stories that are culturally relevant and that address socio-political issues important to our community.