Escobar’s Hippo
by Texas State University

Oct. 29 - Nov. 03
Tuesday-Sunday

A Colombian town along the Magdalena River plunges into chaos after a flatulent, destructive, easily offended, and adventurous hippo comes to town and wreaks havoc. The crisis worsens when people begin transforming into hippos themselves causing, not only chaos, but the beginnings of a revolution where humans are trampled by these new Hipposapiens. As this shifting of civilization unfolds, three friends try to figure out how to deal with the transforming population and solve the connection between the hippos and a notorious drug lord. An homage to the works of Ionesco (namely Rhinoceros and The Killer), this play explores through absurdity and comedy the very serious and deadly consequences that come with the surrendering of humanity in favor of bestial urges and self-gratification.

Directed by Ana Martinez Medina

 

(via TxSt)

 
A new play developed during the 21st annual Black and Latino Playwrights Celebration at Texas State, this production delves into the chaos that ensues in a Colombian town along the Magdalena River after a flatulent, destructive hippo disrupts the community.
 
 
Director Ana Martinez Medina, a second-year MFA student, the cast features Gianni Treviño (Bernardo), Omari Crocker (Juan), Elisa Pedraza Sanchez (Dalia), Branson Williams (Mayor), Maria Melendez Troconis (Narrator), and Britney Huguley, Emilio Amaya, Sa'Nyah Crockett, Maya Amador, and Natoz Walker as townspeople, with Christopher Hernandez and Carlos Baltierrez as puppeteers.
 
The creative team includes Max Estudillo Cantu, scenic designer; Ruby Luna Rojas, guest costume designer; Alyssa Gonzalez, lighting designer; Kaelyn Miller, sound designer; Cade Huslig, technical director; and Kayla Alonzo, production stage manager.  
 
The run will feature two special events:
  • The production will host a Moo Deng-themed Halloween costume contest on Thursday evening with fun and prizes. For more information, visitwww.theatreanddance.txst.edu/escobars-hippo.
  • ASL interpreters and a post-show talkback with the playwright will accompany the Saturday performance.
 
  • Playwright: Franky D. Gonzalez
  • Director: Ana Martinez Medina
  • Cast:
    • Bernardo: Gianni Treviño
    • Juan: Omari Crocker
    • Dalia: Elisa Pedraza Sanchez
    • Mayor: Branson Williams
    • Narrator: Gaby Melendez Troconis
    • Townspeople: Britney Huguley, Emilio Amaya, Sa’Nyah Crockett, Maya Amador, Natoz Walker
    • The Hipposapien: Jay Brown
    • Puppeteers: Christopher Hernandez, Carlos Baltierrez
 
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Escobar’s Hippo
by Franky D. Gonzalez
Texas State University

Tuesday-Sunday,
October 29 - November 03, 2024
Texas State Mainstage Theatre
Dept of Theatre, Texas State University
430 Moon Street
San Marcos, TX, 78666

October 29-November 3, 2024

Tuesday - Saturday at 7:30 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m.

  • TUESDAY, October 29 at 7:30 PM
  • WEDNESDAY, October 30 at 7:30 PM
  • THURSDAY, October 31 at 7:30 PM
    • Hippo’s Halloween Costume Contest
  • FRIDAY, November 1, at 7:30 PM
  • SATURDAY, November 2 at 7:30 PM
    • ASL interpreters
    • Talkback after performance
  • SUNDAY, November 3 at 2:00 PM
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Theatre Center Mainstage, 430 Moon Street, San Marcos, Texas 78666

Tickets range from $10 to $15 and can be bought online at www.txstatepresents.com. 

Parking will be directed to the Edward Gary Parking Garage (401 Edward Gary Dr.) behind the Performing Arts Center.