Arrivals & Salidas Program
Directed by Julia Rosa Sosa
Play by Latinx Theatre Project
Director’s Notes
Facing loss, it's genuinely a common phenomenon for animals like us; we all walk around together missing someone important in our life. However, it feels like a lonely journey. An irreplicable pain that is such a costume made for you. It's a communal life thing that just happens. Grief drains you, of energy, from time, from what used to be normal - if you are alone. It will be lonely if you think about it as a lonely club. If you let culture and traditions embrace you, death will be that thing that happens because it has to happen for us to live. Nevertheless, it's hard, but a little bit more normal when many people are doing that normal thing.
I have been privileged to direct the members of the Latinx Theater Project for the beautiful production, they have built it from zero, and now it stands in front of you. Working with each of the talented members of LXTP has been an honor and has helped my own journey with grief.
I am forever grateful for allowing me to participate in the journey.
- Julia
Trigger Warning: Mentions of death, profanity, and sexual assault
Director - Julia Rosa Sosa
JULIA ROSA SOSA CHAPARRO ( Director) is an El Paso, Texas and Ciudad Juarez native. Julia has focused on projects that resonate with her community. Recent directing credits include In The Time of the Butterflies and Marisol at Cleveland Public Theatre, both productions in Spanish, and Creede Repertory Theatre Native Gardens. Julia is very proud of the ensemble and production teamwork in uplifting this journey. JuliaRosaSosa.com
Stage Manager - Harlie Gann-Egan
Harlie Gann-Egan is a recent graduate from the University of Central Arkansas. This is Harlie’s debut production with LXTP and is super grateful for the experience working with the group! Harlie enjoys devised works like the ones LXTP produce. At UCA she stage managed the devised work Guilt/Less and The Rivals. She was also an assistant stage manager for Little Shop of Horrors, Richard the Third, and ‘Tis Pity. Harlie is SUPER proud of all the members for their work and determination and thank them again for this experience!
Scenic and Lighting Design - David Vazquez
Sound Design - Johann Solo
Johann Solo is an Austin Tx sound designer and music producer. He has designed and composed shows in Austin for the past 6 years. His favorite designs include Undocuments, Más Cara, Annie Jump, RAPunzel, and Estar Guars. He is also the founder of the Austin-based music group YOSO Collective which aims to help new musicians find their music style and direction.
Cast (Alphabetical)
Gabriela Arroyo - Carmen
Gabriela Arroyo serves as the Community Engagement Coordinator and Ensemble member for LXTP since 2019. She has acted in and devised for Crossroads, Heroes and Monsters, and Remedios within the project. She was part of the Bentonville Film Festival 2021 as a film programmer. She has an A.A. and A.S. from Northwest Arkansas Community College. She thanks her family and partner for their support! She is a proud Michoacana and hopes to share her culture through this play.
Yesenia DeLoera - Fernanda
Yesenia De Loera returns for another season with the LatinX Theatre Project in Arrivals & Salidas. She has performed in original works including Remedios, Heroes and Monsters, and Crossroads. She also serves as the Digital Outreach Coordinator and Rehearsal Coordinator for the project. Yesenia also played a role in NWACC's production of Lisa Loomer's Living Out. She has obtained a degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences.
Michael Del Rio - Franky
Michael Del Rio - aka “Big Mike” but the homies call him “Del” one of the ensemble members of LXTP. He has been with the LXTP family for 4 years now. Michael has made his LXTP debut playing Edwin in “Crossroads”, Demon in “Heroes & Monsters”, and “Remedios”, and Francisco in “Arrivals & Salidas” Outside the project Michael is also creative music artist. His music helps escape reality for listeners to create their own. Michael has a big heart for his hometown of Springdale and plans to use his voice to speak for others who can’t and will care for others who won’t.
Damian Dena - Pedro
Damian Dena is a long-time theatre performer, instructor, University of Arkansas MFA graduate, one of the founding members of LatinX Theatre Project and is currently their Performance Coordinator. He has had multiple appearances in past Arkansas New Play Fest as well as performed in LXTP shows such as “Follow me @TiaSam”, “Scratch That”, “Blanket Statements”, “Crossroads”, and “Heroes and Monsters”. He strives to give back to his community and elevate Latinx voices as well as ensure the next generation of performers are able to reach their full potential.
Martin Garay - Abel
Martin Garay is a founding member, contributor, and Tech Coordinator for the LatinX Theatre Project; having participated in the productions of Follow Me @ Tio Sam, Scratch That, Blanket Statements, Crossroads, Heroes & Monsters, Remedios, and other community events throughout the years. He has also worked with other local artists, including Velattimme and Zero Sense, as a rapper for both groups. Martin hopes to continue working with LXTP and with other community organizations throughout Springdale to further advocate for representation in the Arts and in the future of this city.
Taylor Hobby - River
Taylor joined the LatinX Theatre Project in 2021. In the past they have appeared in “Marianas Trench” (Anzor) as part of Portland Stage’s Little Festival of the Unexpected, written by Scott C. Sickles – Directed by Kevin R. Free. In 2018 they were featured in a student film called, “Honey Bee” (Scott) which went on to compete in the Arkansas Film Festival. More recent credits include TheatreSquared’s “Arkansas New Play Festival”. Hobby also self-produces plays with their partner within the community. They received their B.A. in Theatre from The University of Arkansas in December of 2021. Taylor would like to thank everyone for the support, especially their Partner, Alexis, reminding them always to be brave!
Dany Martinez - Adrian
In Memoriam
Roberto Dena (November 1931 - October 2022)
Concepcion “Concha” Jimenez Garcia (May 1945 - February 2016)
Maria de Refugio “Cuca” Arroyo Vega (March 1947 - September 2018)
Joaquin Arroyo (January 1940 - March 2020)
Olaf Arturo Sosa Marquez (April 1959 - October 2021)
Thank You!
We’re so honored to have been chosen as a recipient of The Platform award from the Creative Exchange Fund (CXF)!!!
Thank you again to those serving on the panel and to everyone at CACHE for helping to support our work. We’re deeply grateful to you all.
