Understudy Mateo Hernandez is thrilled to be working with 16th Street Theater for the first time in telling this Mexican-American story. Their recent Chicago credits include: Back in the Day (UrbanTheatre Co.); Luna (Filament Theatre); The Man Who Was Thursday (Lifeline Theatre); and Neverland (Prop Thtr). Originally (and always) a Tejanx, Mateo received his BFA from The University of Texas at Austin. They are also a company member with FYI (For Youth Inquiry), a performance company making participatory experiences for young people around reproductive justice.