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Written by Rebeca Alemán
Directed by Iraida Tapias
Inspired by true events, the play addresses the issue of the relentless violation of human rights against journalists who strive to report the truth.
Paulina, a human rights journalist and a determined advocate for victims of femicide and indigenous ethnicities, has recently emerged from a coma after a brutal attack. To achieve justice, it is essential for her to recover her memory and reveal the truth. The only thing she remembers is that she has a mother and a daughter. Rodrigo, by her side, makes unimaginable efforts to assist her.
The production premiered at the 3rd edition of the 2019 International Theater Festival in Chicago, at the Steppenwolf Theatre 1700. Unanimously, specialized critics considered it powerful and poetically stirring.
Rebeca Alemán, founder and Executive Director of Water People Theater. She is an actress, writer, pianist, and journalist. Rebeca has played leading roles in over 38 theater productions, soap operas, and films, including those as Sor Juana Inés De La Cruz, Frida Kahlo, and Camila O’Gorman. She has produced and directed five short films focused on her passion for raising awareness for protecting children and families from violence around the world.
Ignacio Garcia-Bustelo is a New York based actor and stage director. As an actor, Garcia-Bustelo has worked for the National Theater and some of the most prestigious venues in Spain; here in the US his list of New York and Regional theater credits is comprised of leading roles in classical and contemporary productions
Venezuelan playwright, director, producer, and scriptwriter, Iraida is a Jeff Award Nominee for Best Director. With over 51 years of experience in theater, she has specialized in producing and directing plays by Spanish American authors, with a particular emphasis on Venezuelan playwrights. Iraida has authored seven plays and produced over 30 theatrical performances.
In New York City, a global epicenter of media and communication, press freedom thrives, enabling journalists worldwide to share their narratives. Through “The Delicate Tears of the Waning Moon,” Water People Theater aims to ignite discussions about the challenges journalists encounter and emphasize the profound significance of their profession. With New York’s influential platform, the play seeks to amplify awareness on both national and international scales, resonating with diverse audiences and inspiring impactful action beyond city confines.
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