HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH
Text by John Cameron Mitchell | Music and Lyrics by Stephen Trask
Directed by Richard A Mosqueda
Shotgun Players, Berkeley, CA |Oct 28-Dec 30, 2023
Cast: Pangaea Colter (Hedwig), Elizabeth Curtis (Yitzhak), Skip The Needle (The Angry Inch), Chris Steele (u/s Hedwig), May Ramos (u/s Yitzhak).
CREW: Daniel Alley (Music Director), Natalie Greene (Intimacy / Movement Choreographer), Carlos Aceves (Scenic Designer), Weili Shi (Lighting Designer), Kipper Yanaga (Costume Designer), Melanie Sparks (Costume Assistant), Jules Indelicato (Sound Designer), Leah Hammond (Props Designer) , Emma Gifford (Stage Manager), Michael Kelly (Sound Engineer & Board Op), Danielle Levin (Dialect)
PHOTO CREDIT: BEN KRANTZ
REVIEWS
“Shotgun Theater’s ‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’ dazzles with a rocking, electric journey from lonely despair to exciting redemption…Under the inspired direction of Richard A. Mosqueda”. —Theatrius
“John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask’s now classic rock musical…can be seen in the stunning production… directed by Richard Mosqueda…what really makes this production a must-see, though, is the energy, the joy…loud, raucous, silly, and also moving. It’s a Hedwig for the ages”. —KPFA
“…you will drool over director Richard Mosqueda‘s adaptation of a beloved, heartfelt — and amazingly timely and relevant — show…the success of this revival is due to Mosqueda, who understands the appeal of the show” — Stage and Cinema
“…a fun, outrageous, loud, rockin’ evening the Shotgun Players presented…Director Richard A. Mosqueda pulls the performance together, engaging even the inhibited in the audience”. —Berkeleyside
“Director Richard A. Mosqueda does a terrific job of cranking the emotion up to 11 in the power exchange among characters during the intermissionless 90-minute show's galvanizing final scenes” — Bay Area Reporter
WEST COAST PREMIERE
LOCUSTS HAVE NO KING
By C. Julian Jiménez.
Directed by Richard A Mosqueda
New Conservatory Theatre Center | Apr 7-May 14, 2023
PHOTO CREDIT LOIS TEMA
Cast: Donald Currie (Jonathan), Daniel Redmond (Marcus), Nathan Tylutki (Lucus), Matthew Bridges (Matthew).
CREW: Devin Kasper (Scenic Designer), Spense Matubang (Lighting Designer), Rachel Mogan (Stage Manager), Jorge R. Hernandez (Costume & Props Designer), Kristen Matia (Fight Director), Kieran Beccia (Dramaturg), TBD (Production Assistant).
REVIEWS
"NCTC’s Director-in-Residence Richard A. Mosqueda builds the drama by allowing his top-notch performers to physically divulge secrets and backstories slowly… the final scenes are worth the price of admission”. —Stage and Cinema
“Locusts Have No King is a gripping exploration of two gay couples in deep trouble…Director Richard A. Mosqueda keeps the wild action intensity level ratcheted up…”. —BroadwayWorld
WORLD PREMIERE
A PICTURE OF TWO BOYS
By Nick Malakhow
Directed by Richard A Mosqueda
New Conservatory Theatre Center | World Premiere, Oct 21-Nov 27, 2022
PHOTO CREDIT: JENNI CHAPMAN
Cast: Leon Jones (Markey/Marcus), Tim Garcia (Pete/Peter)
CREW: Leigh Rondon-Davis (Dramaturg), Micaela Kieko Sinclair (Scenic & Props Designer), Spense Matubang (Lighting Designer), Corrida Godbold (Costume Designer), Daniel Hall (Sound Designer), Emma Gifford (Stage Manager).
REVIEWS
“Director Richard Mosqueda stages the action well on Micaela Sinclair’s intimate set, formed into a round”. - Sympathetic ‘A Picture of Two Boys’ tells story of friendship under fire / 48 Hills
“Beautifully presented in the round on a set made of a simple wooden dock and some foliage, we're pulled into the drama…” - Review: A PICTURE OF TWO BOYS at New Conservatory Theatre Center
“There is an appealing gentle nature to A Picture of Two Boys, and it has several touching moments that will feel true to anyone who grew up as an outsider". A Picture of Two Boys / Talkin’ Broadway
WORLD PREMIERE
A MARRIAGE
By Tom Swift
Directed by Richard A Mosqueda
TheatreFIRST, Berkeley | Feb 10-19, 2023
Cast: Max Seijas (Richard), Devin Cunningham (Daniel), Tim Garcia (House Manager / Perry / Steven)
CREW: Romeo Channer (Stage Manager), Christopher Jones (Scenic Designer), Bethany Deal (Costume Designer), Brendan Simon(Dramaturg/Choreographer), Kevin Myrick (Lighting Designer), Victoria Evans Erville (Production Manager).
PHOTO CREDIT: ROBBIE SWEENY
REVIEWS
“The cast, as directed by Richard Mosqueda (who recently directed Garcia in A Picture of Two Boys at NCTC), bring an invigorating level of energy and pathos to their roles. Also holding our attention throughout is the set by scenic designer Christopher Jones”. —48 Hills
“Director Richard A Mosqueda celebrates gay imagination with costume racks onstage—filled with shiny, sparkly clothes. The actors do multiple changes right onstage, reminding us of the relentless scrutiny focused on gay lovers”. — Theatrius
LOVE IN THE TIME OF PIÑATAS
Written and Performed by Baruch Porras-Hernandez
Directed by Richard A. Mosqueda
Epic Party Theatre | December 14-22, 2019, Z Below, San Francisco, CA
PHOTO CREDIT: ROBBIE SWEENY
CAST: Baruch Porras-Hernandez, Corey Baker, Christopher Garay-Perez
CREW: Benjamin Shiu (Stage Manager), Hector Zavala (Technical Director), Grisel Torres (Lighting Designer), Nikki Meñez (Choreographer), Tanya Orellana (Scenic Consultant), Chris Sauceda (Composer/Sound Designer)
REVIEWS:
SF CHRONICLE REVIEW: “Queer immigrant story sparkles in ‘Love in the Time of Piñatas”.
OUTSPOKEN
Written by Prince Gomolvilas
Directed by Richard A Mosqueda
New Conservatory Theatre Center, YouthAware Program|Apr 8-May 5, 2019 (Touring Show)
PHOTO CREDIT: LORE GONZALES
CAST (2019): Jennifer McNeal, Jessie Rankin, Michael Curry, Reed Flores, Zoe Hodge
CREW: Emily Dwyer (Costume Designer), Chris Sauceda (Sound Designer)
All My Friends Are Depressed! With Tiny Baruch!
Written, Performed, and Illustrated by Baruch Porras-Hernandez
Directed by Richard A. Mosqueda
Epic Party Theatre, San Francisco, CA | August 24th, 2019
CAST: Baruch Porras-Hernandez (self), Corey Baker (Gogo Dancer), Alex Furuya (Gogo Dancer)
CREW: Nikki Meñez (Choreographer), Chris Sauceda (Tech Consultant), Caro Asercion (Stage Manager)
WORLD PREMIERE
BRUISE & THORN
Written by C. Julian Jiménez
Directed by Jesse Jou
Associate Directed by Richard A Mosqueda
Pipeline Theatre Company,NYC, Alliance of Resident Theaters New York, Mezzanine Theater | March 4-April 3, 2022
PHOTO CREDIT: SUZI SADLER
CAST: Jae W. Brown (Thorn), Fernando Contreras (Bruise), Carson Fox Harvey (Lizard), Zuleyma Guevara (Mrs. Gallo), Lou Liberatore (Old Fart), Billy Nugent (Ensemble), Sijean Gonzales (Ensemble), Ashton Muñiz (Dancer), Jason Ford (Dancer), Kevina Matthew Taylor (Dancer)
CREW: Sasha Schwartz (Scenic/Props Designer), Harbour Edney (Lighting Designer), Matt Otto (Sound Designer), Denise Hurd (Fight Choreographer/Intimacy Director), Alejandra Maldonado (Production Manager), Allison Haynes (Stage Manager), Saawan Tiwari (Costume Designer), Billie Harmon (Asst. Costume Designer)
REVIEWS:
REVIEW: Review: ‘Bruise & Thorn,’ a Gay Fantasia at a Laundromat
REVIEW: With Cockfights and Sparkles, “Bruise & Thorn” Bursts Off-Broadway
ALLIGATOR MOUTH, TADPOLE ASS
World Premiere
Written by C. Julian Jiménez
Directed by Richard A Mosqueda
Theatre Rhinoceros, A Virtual Production | Dec 11-20, 2020
CAST: Armando Rey and Jakob Mendoza-Reitz
CREW: Rachel Grace Mogan (Stage Manager), Kristee Ono (Tarot Consultant), Grisel Torres (Lighting Consultant)
just a lonely man
Songs by Jay Brannan
Directed and Conceived by Richard A. Mosqueda
Lab Series at The Theatre School at DePaul | February 2017, Theatre School at DePaul, Chicago, IL
PHOTO CREDIT: GRACIE MEIR
CAST: Coletrane T. Johnson, Michael Cadville
CREW: Tate Glover (Choreographer), Scott Tobin (Lighting Designer), B. Forrest (Music Director), Cassandra Kendall (Makeup Artist)
LOVE IN THE TIME OF PIÑATAS
(Virtual staged reading)
Written and Performed by Baruch Porras-Hernandez
Directed by Richard A. Mosqueda
Portland Center Stage | October 24th, 2020 (Streaming Production)
PHOTO CREDIT: WONDER DAVE
CAST: Baruch Porras-Hernandez, Corey Baker, Danny Than Nguyen
CREW: Wonder Dave (Videographer/Production Assistant), Macarena Subiabre (Stage Manager), Katie Nguyen (Production Manager), Liam Kaas-Lentz (General Manager), Kate Szrom (Video Editor), Jefferson Bergey (Composer), Marissa Wolf (Artistic Director)
TRANSNATIONAL CABARET
Directed by Richard A Mosqueda
Curated by Richard A Mosqueda, Chris Faye Steele, and Ed Decker
New Conservatory Theatre Center | May-June 2021(Streaming Production)
Featuring original commissioned work performed by: Lady Dane Figueroa Edidi, StormMiguel Florez, Kimiyah Prescott, Ezra Reaves, Zad Gravebone, and Ada Westfall
Hosted by Polly Amber Ross
CREW: Carlos Aceves (Technical Director), Kalon (Sound Consultant), Stephanie Desnoyers (Production Manager).
Trailer for “TransNational Cabaret”.
A MIGHTY QUEER VIRTUAL REALITY SHOW
Directed and Curated by Richard A Mosqueda
New Conservatory Theatre Center|December 3, 2020-January 3, 2021 (Streaming Production)
Featuring original commissioned work performed by: Azuah (Song), Baruch Porras Hernandez (Comedy), Joey The Tiger (Aerliast), SevanKelee Boult (Poetry), SNJV (Dance).
Hosted by Dusty Porn
CREW: Carlos Aceves (Technical Director), Joe Wicht (Music Arranger/Pianist), Stephanie Desnoyers (Production Manager).
“Junglee” // Choreographed and Performed by SNJV // Directed by Richard A Mosqueda // Edited an Filmed by Carlos Aceves