THE ELABORATE ENTRANCE OF CHAD DEITY
by KRISTOFFER DIAZ | Directed by Alejandro Saucedo
OCTOBER 3 - 26, 2024
PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST
“Leave everything on the mat.”
The show opens by introducing us to an unconventional wrestling duo. Macedonio Guerra (“Mace”), a Puerto Rican wrestling fanatic (and “jobber” in the ring), finds himself teamed up with Vigneshwar Paduar (“VP”), a Brooklynite of Indian descent.
The two have found a unique bond and ambition to fight together, wrestling for fun and for funds. In an electrifying turn of events, they are picked up, and cast as “terrorists” in the ring. The crowd revels in this narrative, forcing audience members to pick up the pieces.
Through Macedonio and Vigneshwar, Playwright Diaz pushes boundaries beyond the wrestling ring — addressing unspoken issues such as racism and politics and their presence within mass media. In this high-voltage play, it’s not just about winning matches but fighting for silenced truths. Buckle up—this striking theatrical experience leaves everything on the mat.
*contains strong language, violence, and intersecting themes of racism, xenophobia, nativism, and assimilation*
ALEJANDRO SAUCEDO
DIRECTOR
KRISTOFFER DIAZ
PLAYWRIGHT
GABRIELA LEODIOU*
STAGE MANAGER
PLAYWRIGHT & DIRECTOR & STAGE MANAGER
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CAST
COMING SOON!
OCTOBER 3 - 26, 2024
Thursdays | 7:30 pm
Fridays | 8:00 pm
Saturdays | 3:00 pm + 8:00 pm
Opening Night Celebration
Saturday, October 5, 8:00 pm
ASL NIGHT
Friday, October 18, 2024 | 8:00pm
Previews | Code: PRE
October 3, 7:30 pm
October 4, 8:00 pm
October 5, 3:00 pm
School Nights EVERY Friday Night!
($10-$15 tickets - Code SCNI23S
Hispanic Heritage Night
Saturday, October 12, 7:00 pm
Curtain at 8:00pm
Hispanic Women's Network of Texas - Fort Worth Chapter Night
Saturday, October 19, 7:00 pm
Curtain at 8:00pm
DATES + EVENTS
Hispanic Heritage Night | October 12, 2024
Join Circle Theatre for a night of celebration and reflection as we invite the Hispanic community to our final show of our THRIVE season. Members of the community can use the code HHN50 for 50% off tickets to the Saturday Night performance on October 12. Pre-show snacks and socialization will begin at 7pm.
Alongside our Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, Circle Theatre with the support of Arts Fort Worth, will be offering free tickets to 16 Hispanic organizations in Tarrant County as an initiative to reflect the diversity and inclusiveness we present on our stages within our audiences.
ACTORS
Circle’s production features Alex Rocha* (Macedonio “Mace” Guerra”), Nate Davis (Chad Deity), Brett Warner* (Everett K Olson), Prem Desai*, (Vigneshwar “VP” Paduar), David Saldivar (Bad Guy/Billy Heartland/Old Glory), Javier Casablanca (Mace Understudy), Sinclair Freeman (Chad Deity Understudy)
PRODUCTION & CREATIVE TEAM
Circle Theatre’s production and creative team members include: Alejandro Saucedo (Director), Ashley H. White+ (Fight Director), Gabriela Leodiou* (Stage Manager), Reagan Fitzgerald (Production Coordinator), Colin M. Schwartz (Master Carpenter), Jennye James (Assistant Master Carpenter, Scenic Painter), Tony DiBernardo (Scenic Designer), Jamie Milligan (Lighting Designer), Hope Cox (Costume Designer), Claudia Martinez (Sound Designer), Rayven Harris (Props Designer), Jamie Milligan (Master Electrician), Maryam Baig (CCS), Garret Thompson (Projections/Video Designer), Pella Lefever, Chad Rojas, Ricky Olivarez (Carpenters), Nathalie Beyna (Painter), Brian Do (Board Op), Olivia Andrade (Wardrobe),
TayStan Photography
* Member AEA | + Member SDC
FULL TEAM | ACTORS + DESIGNERS + CREW