Marisela Barrera (Writer/Director/Actor) is a working-class Tejana cultural agitator who challenges expected behaviors of Artista/Mujerista. She has a BFA in Acting from Southern Methodist University and MA/MFA degrees in Creative Writing, Literature and Social Justice from Our Lady of the Lake University. Marisela writes short stories, profiles, and nonfiction essays and turns them into transmedia performances. She was Artistic Director of Cara Mia Theater, Theater Director at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, and has performed in Latino cultural centers in Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio.Her work has appeared in The Brooklyn Rail, San Antonio Report, Latina Critical Feminism, Out in SA, Texas Matters, and The San Antonio Current, among others. She has directed 100+ plays and cultural ondas since the 90s. She teaches writing at Northwest Vista College and is a two-time recipient of the National Association for Latino Arts and Culture Fund for the Arts grant. She was awarded two Individual Artist Grants from the City of San Antonio and was the Spring 2024 Artist in Residence with Democratizing Racial Justice at the University of Texas at San Antonio. Marisela recently returned from training and performing with La Pocha Nostra in Mexico City.

Production Stage Manager

Trevor began his entertainment career as an acrobat in the Edmonton Opera’s production of The Mikado in 1991.  He parlayed that experience into an acrobatic and performing career that spanned 23 years and six countries with such acclaimed companies as Dragone Entertainment and Cirque du Soleil.  After retiring from performing full-time, Trevor worked as a Show Manager and Artistic Director in San Diego, California. His show, Cirque Electrique went on to win the IAAPA award for Best Show in 2017.  Trevor is proud to have worked at the Tobin Center in a variety of roles since 2021 and is excited and thankful to be a part of 100A Productions. All of us at the Tobin and 100A are grateful for Trevor’s recent return from his adventure as Company Manager of House of Dancing Water in Macao, China.

Stage Directions

​Evan Rey Santos is delighted to join 100A Productions for this staged reading of The Miss Firecracker Contest and proud to help bring the story to life through stage directions. Recent stage work includes playing Romeo in Romeo and Juliet at The San Pedro Playhouse. Evan sends heartfelt thanks to the theatre community for its constant inspiration, support, and love.

Carnelle

Dani Andrade has been on stage for many years dancing, but only recently broke into acting. You may have seen her on stage at Six Flags Fiesta Texas where she was a main stage performer. She also loves musical theatre and has done many productions at the Wonder Theatre and San Pedro Playhouse, most recently having been in Anything Goes. Dani is excited to be back with 100A Productions; the last industry reading she did was The Violet Hour where she portrayed Rosamund Plinth.

Elain

Hayley Burnside is a versatile San Antonio–based actress celebrated for her vibrant stage presence and skillful comedic timing. She has earned acclaim in local theatre, notably delivering “a comedic gem of a performance” as Billie Dawn in Classic Theatre’s Born Yesterday. Critics praised her expressive acting—especially during a nearly dialogue-free gin-rummy scene, where she shined with pantomime and emotional nuance. Her stage repertoire also includes performances in productions like The Nerd at San Pedro Playhouse, where she brought energy and charm to her role. On-screen, Burnside has appeared in indie short films such as Now Hiring (2009) and Trash Day (2009). With a strong foundation in theatrical comedy and on-screen work, Hayley Burnside continues to be a notable talent in the San Antonio arts community.

Popeye

Allie Perez is a graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts with a concentration in Shakespeare and the Classics. She has performed in various theaters across San Antonio, including the Classic Theatre and Vexler Theatre. She is the recipient of an ATAC Globe Award Excellence Lead Actress in a Comedy ”Unnecessary Farce.” Allie recently performed as Charlotte with 100A Productions in “The Revolutionists” . She is also a community leader, workforce advocate for the skilled construction trades, founder of Texas Women in Trades and currently serves as an ORISE Department of Energy RAMP fellow.

Mac Sam keden

Kaden Selvy is currently a theatre Arts major at UIW. He was previously seen in “ The Battle of Bamber Bridge( William Crossland) 2025. As well as Betrayal by Harold Pinter (Waiter) in 2024. He also performed in Defying Gravity by Jane Anderson (C.B) in 2024. He was also seen in Beauty and the Beast by Rob Roth (THE BEAST) in 2024. Kaden was a part of the Thespian Honor Society and qualified for Nationals for a monologue performance in 2024. He dreams of continuing to perform on stage but also to act in film and television.

Delmount

BRIAN HODGES (Delmount). He/him. San Pedro Playhouse: Anything Goes (Billy Crocker), The Wizard of Oz (Tin Man), Assassins (Charles J. Guiteau) and Fun Home (Roy/ensemble). The Classic Theatre: The Boys in the Band (Donald). The Wonder/Woodlawn Theatre: The Prom (Trent Oliver), Memphis (Huey Calhoun), Little Shop of Horrors (Seymour Krelborn – 2018 ATAC recipient), Rock of Ages (Drew Boley). The Vex: Cabaret (Cliff Bradshaw). He thanks you deeply for supporting the San Antonio arts community.

Tessy

Lucy Perez (Tessy) is a recent San Antonio College graduate with her Associates in Art and she is thrilled to return to 100A with another staged reading, previously seen in The Shape of Things (Jenny). Other credits include SAC’s Moon Over Buffalo (Eileen), Peter/Wendy (Lost Boy), The Overtime’s That Night (Katiya), Judgement of the Eye (Lotte), and San Pedro Playhouse’s Midsummer Sueño (Ermida).