Noé Castrejón

Teseo

Noé recently graduated from Revelle College and is ecstatic at the opportunity to speak study and share the words of Sor Juana!! There is no greater honor and joy than to find yourself extending the legacy and tradition of our peoples’ great artists, and to be using the essential tool of storytelling to better understand ourselves and our surroundings.

Teseo wears a gold chain and a short, brown cloak.

Gabi Chen

Fedra

Gabi Chen (she/her) is a recent UC San Diego graduate with degrees in Theatre and Dance. UC San Diego credits: Cancelina, X (AD), Orlando, WNPF '23 One Acts (ASD), A Flea in Her Rear, The Rocky Horror Show, Big Fish, Exotic Deadly: or the MSG Play. Other: When My Body Talks (Diversionary Theatre), Stay With Me (Hollywood Fringe), The Robots (Project Blank).

Fedra wears a string of red necklaces.

Jovan Corrin Daniel

Baco

Jovan Corrin Daniel I recently started participating in theater and am an animation director for a small team based in UCSD. I study various arts such as film and writing. I am excited to be part of fun productions and can't wait to play a role in this project! I've been in short films at the university and was soundboard operator for Dead Girl's Quinceañera in Spring 2024.

Baco has purple hair and carries a sword.

Gabe Deulloa

Licas / Lidoro

Gabe is very excited to be a part of the Sor Juana Project: Love is the Greater Labyrinth. He was immediately drawn to the piece because of its hilarious characters, captivating drama, and rich historical context. Gabe wants to thank everyone involved for making the production possible!

Licas and Lidoro wear a gold chain and carry a sword and guitar.

Michelle Henien

Vinny

Hello! My name is Michelle Henien, and I'll be playing Vinny in Love is the Greater Labyrinth. I'm a mechanical engineering student in my senior year, and this will be my first college theater role! It's definitely a bit nerve-wracking, but I'm excited to be a part of this production and share it with you all.

Vinny wears a brown bag and a white clown collar.

Grace Koumaras

Tebandro

I’m interested in social archaeology and studying past social systems to better understand the complexities of the present. History may always repeat, but we can’t go back into the past. Preserving Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz’s work allows us to explore past social narratives and the intersection of gender roles, religion, and authority. Previously, I played Jason in Pandora Forum’s production of Euripides’ Medea.

Tebandro carries a sword and wears armor around the shoulders.

Edda Lam

Laura

Edda is a second-year Theatre major, focusing in acting and a Literary Arts minor. She's previously played Caroline in the Company 157 play, Feywild, and Kane in the Triton Television junior producer film, Blood Money Blues. She is so excited to work with Ludy and the team to honor Sor Juana's legacy and work.

Laura wears a yellow apron.

Jill Liang

Ariadna

Jill Liang (she/her) is an actor based in Los Angeles. She studied Environmental Policy at UCSD, and is an avid hogger (hike-jogger), bicyclist, and reader. Enchanted by Greek myths as a child, she was extremely excited to be involved in this Spanish comedia adaptation of a classic alongside such talented people. Select stage credits include Women In Rubber, The Comedy of Errors, and Dripping in Honey.

Ariadna wears a blue necklace.

Olivia Picazo

Cintia

Olivia Picazo is a third-year theatre major in Sixth College. Her previous UCSD experience includes Salma & Este Understudy in Dead Girls Quinceañera, Cara in Ups & Downs, Marcy & Chip Understudy in Spelling Bee, Maria in Blinded, and Martha in Heathers. She would like to thank her family and her friends for their never ending love and support!

Cintia wears a scarf and a white apron.

Ivan Quezada

Minos

I am a young indigenous actor who transferred in from Mira Costa. Favorite parts have been Pablo Del Valle, from Native Gardens by Karen Zacarias. Theseus from Midsummer Night's Dream. All of those wonderful experiences is what in part makes me. I am excited to be a part of this production because its a great opportunity to continue to work on my craft!

Minos wears a crown and brown, velvet cloak.

Gwyn Torio

Tuna

Gwyn is a third-year transfer student majoring in theatre. Credits include 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Marcy Park), Heathers: The Musical (Heather Duke), and As You Like It (Phebe). Gwyn is thrilled to be a part of this incredible project and share its beautiful story. Gwyn would like to thank their friends, family, the Sor Juana Project team, and girlfriend for their support!

Tuna wears a hat and a white clown collar.

Charlotte Yu

Soldier 1 and 2, Chorus, and Stage Directions

Charlotte Yu (she/her) is a third-year theatre major and education studies minor. She’s so grateful to be in this project! UC San Diego credits: 809 Almond (Assistant Director), The Comedy of Errors (Puppetry Designer), A Flea in Her Rear (Guanli), Best Years, Family Dinner. Yay. Other Credits: Salty Water (Blindspot Collective), She Kills Monsters (Taipei American School) @charlotteyu99

Soldier 1 and 2 wear a hat and carry hand drums.

Ludmila de Brito

Director

Ludmila de Brito is a third-year MFA Directing student at UCSD - She loves telling stories. Her heart steers towards politically urgent work and plays that ask us to transcend the conditioning of surviving. "When do we start living?"

Stephanie Carrizales

Stage Manager

Stephanie Carrizales is a recent UCSD MFA Stage Management Graduate from Fresno, California. Stephanie is based in San Diego, CA who also works in corporate events. Select credits: Redwood (La Jolla Playhouse, SM Resident), Crime & Punishment (The Old Globe, PA), What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank (The Old Globe, Script PA), So You’ve Think You’ve Seen Dance (SM, Lively Arts Foundation), The Little Mermaid (ASM, Centerstage Clovis). UC San Diego Credits: The Promise (PSM), A Flea in Her Rear (PSM), Inside Out, Dance (PSM), New Directions, Dance (PSM), Fifty Boxes of Earth (PSM), Everybody (ASM).

Sophia "Espie" Ignacio

Music Director

Sophia "Espie" Ignacio (they/she/siya) is a recent UCSD graduate with degrees in Psychology and Theatre. Select acting credits: Sweeney Todd (Coronado Playhouse), 809 Almond (UCSD), Lizzie: The Musical (Wildsong Productions), Pásale Pásale (TuYo, LJP WOW Festival), Putnam County Spelling Bee (Muir Musical). Select directing credits: Call Your Mother (CCAE Theatricals, Music Director), Comedy of Errors (UCSD, Assistant Director), Into the Woods (Muir Musical, Vocal Director).

Andy Metcalf

Graphic Designer

Andy Metcalf Hello everyone, I’m Andy, just like from Toy Story! With a passion for marketing and creativity, I have hands-on experience in launching and managing a second-hand clothing business, as well as developing a sustainable clothing brand. I thrive on expressing my creativity through various mediums, including graphic design, music, and fashion. There’s always metc (more and etc.)!

Lexie Li

Photographer

Lexie Li is a Visual Arts Media major at UC San Diego, passionate about photography and filmmaking. She loves exploring different media roles to learn new skills and is dedicated to telling stories through creative visuals.