Bakkhai Variations:
Villanova Theatre
exx...stasis, exx...hale...
Nadia and Cecily are deeply in love, but the need for Social Distancing Has put a strain on their physical relationship. To introduce some new energy, Cecily brings Nadia to an online dance party hosted by DJ Dion, but after this things between the couple become strained. What’s the cause of the discomfort? Will they find a way through this rough patch?
Alexandra Espinoza — playwright
Alexandra Espinoza (Villanova MA 2018) Recent playwriting credits include Homeridae (Theatre Exile Studio X-hibition) and Peril’s Island for North Kensington's Harrowgate Park, commissioned by Shakespeare in Clark Park. She is a 2020 Finalist for the National Black Theatre's I Am Soul Residency and was the recipient of the 2018 Barbara Wall Award for Feminist Praxis at Villanova.
cat Ramirez — Director
Cat Ramirez is thrilled to be working with Villanova and Zandra on exxx...stasis, exxx...hale...! As a director, they have worked with Simpatico Theatre, Power Street Theatre Company, Lxs Primxs, Arcadia University, Shakespeare in Clark Park, and Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival (among others). Cat was the Company Manager for Orbiter 3, the Community Engagement Coordinator for the world premiere of The Appointment by Lightning Rod Special, and a 2016/17 National New Play Network Producer-In-Residence with InterAct Theatre Company. They currently serve as the Creative Director for Philadelphia Asian Performing Artists, a programs producer for the Asian Arts Initiative, the Interim Line Producer at The Bearded Ladies Cabaret, and the Creative Producer Obvious Agency’s latest piece, Main Menu. catramirez.com
Are you interested in making a more just Philly? Check out artistsagainstabernathy.com
