Meet the Cast of THE SMARTEST GIRL IN THE WORLD

Texas Theatre and Dance is excited to present the cast of The Smartest Girl in the World, written by Miriam Gonzales and directed by UT Austin’s own Roxanne Schroeder-Arce. In this family-friendly adventure, Leo and Lizzy Martinez want to be the smartest kids in the world, and they’ve got a plan to do it! The children of hard-working immigrants, big brother Leo has convinced his little sis that being smart is the key to helping their family, escape a tough, uncertain reality. The Smartest Girl in the World takes a look at the bonds of family and the key to facing life’s challenges together.

A talented troupe of actors will bring these characters to the Oscar G. Brockett Theatre after touring the show to elementary schools across central Texas. Performers include  Rosy Esquenazi Alkabes (Aunt Kid), Faith Bouchelle (Mami),  Ana Ayala Gasca (Mami), Jose Calvillo (Papi/Crockett Contestant), Coby Hughes (Quiz Show Host), Celeste Izaguirre (Cheryl/Pierce Contestant), Katya Lopez (Lizzy Martinez), Nathan Ramos (Hector), Gabriel “Gibby” Gomez Reyes (Leo Martinez) and Bryce Riggle (Foley Artist/Announcer).

The impressive creative team tasked with touring and staging this production features Arash Baqipur (Assistant Projection Designer), Meagan Beattie (Costume Designer), Faith Bouchelle (Education Team), Dylan Martinez Figuero (Education Team), Ana Ayala Gasca (Education Team), Mateo Hernandez (Dramaturg, Education Outreach Coordinator), AJ Hurtado (Projection Designer), Ishu (Assistant Director), Justin Eben “J.E.” Johnson (Production Manager), Austin Luchak (Assistant Stage Manager), Ashton Bennett Murphy (Technical Director), Tenzing Ortega (Scenic Designer), Leila Rabah (Stage Manager), Zackary Read (Lighting Designer), Bryce Riggle (Composer, Music Director), Roxanne Schroeder-Arce (Director) and Xinyue Zhang (Tour Manager).

The Smartest Girl in the World
November 30-December 3, 2023
Oscar G. Brockett Theatre
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Written by Mackenzie Mann.