Martita Abril

Martita Abril continues her ongoing exploration of her - and our - relationship to border life, and its distortions, contradictions, oppressions, and deep emotional resonance. Inviting audiences into a layered, multisensory experience - incorporating a performance by Mexican banda ensemble Directos de la Sierra, the onstage presence of Martita’s mother, and a mezcal offering - Tacos de Lengua introspectively navigates the dualities of identity, resistance, separation, geography, and mirroring.

The Chocolate Factory Theater Gala 2025

Join us on Wednesday, September 30, 2025, for an unforgettable evening at The Chocolate Factory Theater’s Fourth Annual Gala as we proudly honor this year’s Artist In Industry Award recipient: Sheila Lewandowski, Co-founder and Executive Director Emerita. Sheila’s vision, passion, and tireless dedication are the very foundation of The Chocolate Factory Theater. Over the decades, she has poured her heart and soul into building a home for our community of artists and groundbreaking work—transforming a dream into a vital cultural institution.