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Director

Mateo Hernandez is a director, playwright, teacher, and scholar currently based in central Texas. Recent directing credits include Luna (ZACH Theatre: Austin, TX), Emiliana: A Revolution Cabaret (Coctel Explosivo: Mexico City, MX and Austin, TX). As a playwright, his plays have been developed with Milagro Theatre, Teatro Vivo, Cara Mia Theatre, NYU Steinhardt, and UT Austin. Additionally, Mateo has worked with companies such as UrbanTheatre Co., Filament Theatre, Steppenwolf Theatre, Lifeline Theatre, Goodman Theatre, Chicago Children’s Theatre, Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health, and Creative Action. Mateo is the 2023 recipient of the Don and Elizabeth Doyle Fellowship from the American Alliance for Theatre & Education. He is a member of the Board of Directors for Teatro Vivo in Austin, TX. He holds both a M.F.A. and B.F.A. in Theatre from UT Austin. Mateo is excited to work with Penfold for the first time on this beautiful production!

Production Stage Manager

Analisse Quiñones (she/her) is a Latina stage manager, playwright, and props designer based in Austin, TX! Her previous credits include Fairview (Ground Floor Theatre, SM) and Amy and The Orphans (Ground Floor Theatre, ASM, Props & Set Dressing Designer). She is excited to make her first foray into children's theatre with Penfold. When not doing theatre, you can find her gaming at Emerald Tavern or playing DnD with friends.

Music Director & Musician

Chris Ledesma is an Austin musician, visual designer, and educator. He was part of the team who originated Rosita y Conchita over 10 years ago, writing, composing, and arranging the music to soundtrack the tale. He is proud to bring it back to life at the Penfold theater and share it with new audiences. In 2018, he wrote music for the stage adaptation of the border-crossing storybook, Pancho Rabbit y Coyote. Chris draws from the Son Jarocho Mexican folk music tradition and his love for all music - folk, pop, or otherwise. He hopes to craft music that speaks to the history and cultures of our international communities, as part of his goal to reach and educate youth who are charting their way towards a better world.

Founder & Director, Round Rock Ballet Folklórico

Yolanda Sanchez is the Founder and Director of Round Rock Ballet Folklórico, created to preserve and celebrate Mexican culture through traditional dance. For more than four decades, she has taught, mentored, and inspired students of all ages. Under her leadership, the company has grown into a vibrant cultural institution, performing across Central Texas while instilling heritage, discipline, and teamwork. A respected educator and community leader, Yolanda has made the group a cornerstone of Round Rock’s cultural life, including its beloved Día de los Muertos festival. Her passion continues to shape future generations and keep traditions alive with grace and authenticity.

Assistant Director, Round Rock Ballet Folklórico

Selicia Sanchez-Adame serves as Assistant Director and Board Member of Round Rock Ballet Folklórico, continuing the legacy founded by her mother, Yolanda Sanchez. Deeply rooted in the Round Rock community, she has helped expand the group’s reach through innovative programming and cultural events, including the launch of its first Día de los Muertos children’s play. In addition to her leadership with the Ballet Folklórico, Selicia is an entrepreneur and community advocate who serves on multiple boards and champions initiatives that expand access, opportunity, and cultural enrichment. Her dedication ensures the company thrives as both a performing arts group and a pillar of community pride.

Choreographer, Round Rock Ballet Folklórico

Gabriel Sanchez is the Choreographer of Round Rock Ballet Folklórico, where his artistry and deep knowledge of traditional Mexican dance bring performances to life. His choreography highlights the rhythms, costumes, and regional diversity of Mexico while giving dancers the opportunity to grow as performers and storytellers. A lifelong member of the company, Gabriel has performed across Texas and now shares his expertise by guiding the next generation. In addition to his artistic work, Gabriel is also the Head Soccer Coach at Stony Point High School in Round Rock, mentoring students with the same dedication and discipline he brings to dance. His leadership both on stage and on the field preserves heritage, inspires pride, and builds future leaders.

Musician

Musician

Set & Props Designer

Daniel Ruiz Bustos is a proud Mexican multidisciplinary designer with an MFA in Theatre from the University of Texas at Austin. His work is a vibrant exploration of space, movement, and layered storytelling that has been featured in projects across Mexico, Spain, and the US.

Daniel's research is centered on his thesis, Escenografía Viva (Living Scenography), a study that explores creating scenography through the body, its movement, and material experimentation. He consistently integrates media and technology into his designs to explore new narrative possibilities within live performance.

Committed to collaborative creation, Daniel welcomes opportunities to work with diverse teams. You can view his work and contact him directly at www.danrubu.com.

Lighting Designer

Sound Designer

Besides being a comedic actor, and podcast creator, Brett is happy to be sound designer for shows such as Your Old Fashioned Die Hard Holiday Radiocast, It’s a Wonderful Life, A Christmas Carol, Miracle on 34th Street, The Control Group, and BeetleJuice Jr. playing here at Penfold Theatre Nov. 13-6 (Where he’s also directing it!)

Costume Designer

REGIONAL: What the Constitution Means to Me, Roe - Zach Theatre; Merrily We Roll Along - San Pedro Playhouse; Running Bear - Hyde Park Theatre; I’m Proud of You, A Mid Summer Nights Dream, Miracle on 34th Street, A Christmas Carol - Penfold Theatre; Dance Nation, The Secretary, The Drowning Girls -Theatre en Bloc. ADDITIONAL CREDITS: B.F.A. in Costume Design from Texas State University. Thank you to all my family and friends who continue to support me on this journey! 

Technical Directors

These two Austinites have graced many stages together designing and building for more than fifty companies over the past 17 years. Known for professionalism and perseverance, this dynamic duo will leave you awestruck with their grace and simplicity. They have been nominated for several B. Iden Payne and Austin Critics Table Awards over the years for Set Design and Prop Design. Their selected credits include- Ballet Austin: The Nutcrackers (Fabrication), Grimm Tales (Fabrication/Scenic Art Supervisor), Exit Wounds (Fabrication/Scenic Art Supervisor), The Sleeping Beauty (Caraboose Sleigh), POE/A Tale of Madness (Design/build of the pendulum) Ballet Austin TWO: Donde van las Mariposas (Set Fabrication); Maria and the Mouse Deer (Set Designers/Fabrication) Long Center for The Performing Arts: Greater Austin High School Musical Theatre Awards 2014; Summer Stock Austin 2016. Austin Opera: Fidelio (Backdrops and Portal); Sweeney Todd – (Passerelle/Scenic Charge) Austin Symphony: Leonard Bernstein’s Mass 100th Celebration (Technical Director/Fabrication/Scenic Charge Artist). Other clients: Beyond Exhibitions/Paquin Entertainment USA – Beyond Van Gogh USA Tour/The Normal Studio (Turn-key build/ 9 Sets), The Alchemy Theatre, Penfold Theatre, The Aurora Arts Theatre, The Frank Erwin Center, Austin Playhouse, Southwestern University (Outdoor Stage 2021 build), The Fairmont Hotel, Theatre en Bloc, Salvage Vanguard Theater, Pollyanna Theatre Co., Street Corner Arts, KLRU, PSAV, Corpus Christi Ballet, and more. Holly is currently CEO/Director of Production for DDP Production Services. Patrick is currently a Production Supervisor at The Long Center for The Performing Arts, and serves as Artistic Director/Technical Director for DDP Production Services.

House Manager

Graphic Designer

Erica Moren is a Creative Director and Visual Artist based in Austin, TX. She is Penfold’s new Marketing Manager, and with over 20 years of experience, she has led the development of brand identities, campaigns, and visual storytelling that connect with audiences across digital and print. Through Neat Freak Studio, her outlet for design services, fine art, and photography, Erica extends her creative vision into poster art, acrylic paintings, portraits, and graphic tees. Whether guiding a brand launch or creating a single piece of art, she brings clarity, direction, and creativity to every project.