The Strategy of War
Theatre without a net. There is no script, and every night will be different.
- Played
- September 19–29, 2024
- Venue
- Motel Theatre
- Season
- 2024–25
Created and performed by Master Storyteller Mera Reyes, directed and choreographed by Javier Vilalta. A half-play, half-storytelling world premiere presenting authentic Aztec myths and spiritual heritage. Reyes collaborates with archaeologists, Elders, and Indigenous martial artists to explore pre-colonial Mexican culture through ritual theatre, examining themes of faith, warrior culture, and the distinct meanings of Aztec symbols and cosmology. Music by Arturo Alejandro Balanza; set and lighting design by Andy Moro. Presented by Downstage.
Creative Team
- Creator Mera Reyes
- Director Javier Vilalta
- Choreographer Javier Vilalta
- Composer Arturo Balanza Araya
- Set Designer Andy Moro
- Lighting Designer Andy Moro
- Regalia Artist Rubén Sánchez
- Stage Manager Claire Bolton
- Production Manager Adam Kostiuk
- Quetzalcoatl Mask Artist José Rafael Flores
- Xolotl Mask Artist Whitney Huget-Penner
- Set Builder Riley Miljan
- Head Set Decoration and Paint Chloe Diochnos
- Crew Blythe Bohomos
- Crew Evelina Groll
- Crew Chris Mossiman
- Crew Emily Gillard
- Xilam Indigenous Martial Arts Consultant Mayra Armijo
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