100% NDN theater production by AITSCM

100% NDN Theater Production

Come join us for a night of indigenous storytelling at the San Pedro Playhouse! This event showcases the talents of Native American actors, writers, and directors, bringing authentic and powerful narratives to the stage. Get ready to be immersed in a world of culture, tradition, and creativity. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to experience NDN theater live and in person. Grab your tickets now!

Summary

Nightbear challenges the myth that Texas Indigenous peoples are extinct—and confronts ridicule from other tribal nations for standing in his truth.

As a Texas Indigenous father, Night Bear grapples with identity and blood quantum ridicule. But his family soon learns that no card can define who they are—or heal what lives in their hearts.

“Too Indigenous for Texas to ignore. Not Indigenous enough for the colonized mind. Nightbear lives between erasure and proof—Not recognized. Not erased. 100% N.D.N.”

Nightbear challenges the myth that Texas Indigenous peoples are extinct—and confronts ridicule from other tribal nations for standing in his truth.

As a Texas Indigenous father, Night Bear grapples with identity and blood quantum ridicule. But his family soon learns that no card can define who they are—or heal what lives in their hearts.

“Too Indigenous for Texas to ignore. Not Indigenous enough for the colonized mind. Nightbear lives between erasure and proof—Not recognized. Not erased. 100% N.D.N.”

STARRING ROLES

Jesse Borrego is an American actor,born on August 1, 1962, in San Antonio, Texas. He is known for his roles in various television series and films, including his breakout role as Jesse Velasquez in the TV series "Fame". He also played Gael Ortega in the third season of "24" and has appeared in movies like "Blood In, Blood Out" and "Lone Star".Borrego's acting career began with his role on "Fame" (1984-1987). He then pursued stage work in New York and Los Angeles before landing roles in films like "Blood In, Blood Out" (1993), "Lone Star" (1996), and "Con Air" (1997). More recently, he has been seen in "Fear the Walking Dead". Borrego is also involved in his own company, Lupita Productions, which focuses on concert and theatrical productions

Lisa Suárez is a San Anto’ “teatrista” and longtime company member. She is an actress, singer, dancer and stilt-walker known for her portrayal of her own mother in I’ll Remember for You: An Alzheimer’s Story which she wrote and premiered at Jump-Start in 2010. She appeared and collaborated in many Jump-Start productions including High Yello Rose, La Frontera, Finding Love in Wartime, and Sandra Cisneros’ House on Mango Street. She was also in other local productions including Real Women Have Curves, Heroes and Saints, and Las Nuevas Tamaleras. She played Lydia Mendoza in Lydia Mendoza: La Gloria de Tejas. Suárez has toured and performed with other theater companies including the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, El Centro Su Teatro (Denver, CO), Mixed Blood Theatre Company (Minneapolis, MN) and Cara Mia (Dallas, TX). She has appeared in television and films including HBO’s The Leftovers, PBS’s Latino Americans series, From Dusk Till Dawn (the TV series), Lonestar, and From Mexico With Love. She is a graduate of Incarnate Word College (now known as the University of Incarnate Word) earning a Bachelor of Arts degree. She is a NALAC Leadership program graduate.