Theatre Director
Erin Adame is originally from the DFW area and moved to the RGV in 2003. She has been an active participant in Tower Theater productions since 2018 including Boeing Boeing, Playing Doctor, Much Ado About Nothing, Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, The Trail to Oregon!, and several improv shows. In many ways, Tower is her second home. She is supported by her amazing husband Jay and her three crazy children Bella, Brady, and JJ, as well as her mom Mary and her brothers Brink and Grant.
Assistant Director, Rolando Martinez
Assistant Director, Rolando Martinez
Assistant Director, Rolando Martinez
Our wonderul assistant director Rolando Martinez, joined Will'n in Weslaco in 2022 when he portrayed Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet. In 2023 he made his directorial debut leading a fantastic cast for Macbeth. In 2024 he directed A Midsummer Night's Dream.
While most of his career experience has been in acting, he is grateful for the opportun
Our wonderul assistant director Rolando Martinez, joined Will'n in Weslaco in 2022 when he portrayed Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet. In 2023 he made his directorial debut leading a fantastic cast for Macbeth. In 2024 he directed A Midsummer Night's Dream.
While most of his career experience has been in acting, he is grateful for the opportunities that the festival has given him and looks forward to working with an amazing cast on one of the best known Shakespearean comedies.
Stage Manager, Jando Elizondo
Assistant Director, Rolando Martinez
Assistant Director, Rolando Martinez
Jando is a Valley native who began acting in 2013. He can go from playing a rugged cowboy to a smooth-talking businessman in the blink of an eye. With a face that's been described as "handsome with a hint of mischief," Jando has been a part of a couple of productions including "The Border Zone" at the iTheatre. When not on set he can be
Jando is a Valley native who began acting in 2013. He can go from playing a rugged cowboy to a smooth-talking businessman in the blink of an eye. With a face that's been described as "handsome with a hint of mischief," Jando has been a part of a couple of productions including "The Border Zone" at the iTheatre. When not on set he can be found practicing his accents and plotting the downfall of big government.
Amanda Adams
Amanda Adams hails from McAllen but started her theatre adventures at EHS in 1996, which led her theatre interests into secondary education as she attended the University of Texas-Pan American. This is her second involvement with the Tower Theatre. She would like to thank the cast for being freaking amazing!
Brittany Gruhot
Anthony Abeldaño
Anthony Abeldaño
Hark! Fie! Beware of the lady nameth Brittany Gruhot! She hath acted with the Shakespeare Festival once afore, during the 2023 production of Macbeth yesteryear, and it is the second timeth she hath dared perform A Midsummer Night's Dream. She is a mistress of numerous faces, but the bard utters to her in paths numerous canst't. Brittany
Hark! Fie! Beware of the lady nameth Brittany Gruhot! She hath acted with the Shakespeare Festival once afore, during the 2023 production of Macbeth yesteryear, and it is the second timeth she hath dared perform A Midsummer Night's Dream. She is a mistress of numerous faces, but the bard utters to her in paths numerous canst't. Brittany desires thee enjoyest the show, and she wouldst like to thanketh her wond'rful fiancée and family for supp'rting h'r on h'r journey. Anon! We perform!
Anthony Abeldaño
Anthony Abeldaño
Anthony Abeldaño
This is Anthony’s second time performing a Shakespeare show at The Tower and they are very grateful to be welcomed back to the stage with such a wonderful cast by their side. They have received a BA from Texas A&M Corpus Christi in Acting and Directing, and has recently performed in The Invasion of Earth as It Began in Grover's Mill, New
This is Anthony’s second time performing a Shakespeare show at The Tower and they are very grateful to be welcomed back to the stage with such a wonderful cast by their side. They have received a BA from Texas A&M Corpus Christi in Acting and Directing, and has recently performed in The Invasion of Earth as It Began in Grover's Mill, New Jersey at the Tower Theatre. They would like to thank their Dad and family for supporting his love for the arts and hope you enjoy the show.
Belinda Martinez
Anthony Abeldaño
Belinda Martinez
This is Belinda's first performance in a Shakespearean play, and she hopes to be a part of the Shakespeare experience for years to come. Belinda acted throughout middle school and high school but took a hiatus from the stage for 18 years to have kids and start a career. She returned to acting in 2022 as The lechuza in "The Border Zone" p
This is Belinda's first performance in a Shakespearean play, and she hopes to be a part of the Shakespeare experience for years to come. Belinda acted throughout middle school and high school but took a hiatus from the stage for 18 years to have kids and start a career. She returned to acting in 2022 as The lechuza in "The Border Zone" presented at the Weslaco Tower theater. She was a contestant in RGV's Got Talent (singing competition) and has slowly made a comeback to the stage and acting world since. She believes meeting talented individuals with every production she is in is the true experience.
Pedro Mendoza
Pedro Mendoza is from Roma, TX and graduated from The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in Los Angeles. Pedro is an actor of both stage and film. He made a guest appearance on NBC’s hit police drama Chicago PD (S10E17) and has recently done commercial work for Ford and Whataburger. Pedro enjoys performing Shakespeare because it
Pedro Mendoza is from Roma, TX and graduated from The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in Los Angeles. Pedro is an actor of both stage and film. He made a guest appearance on NBC’s hit police drama Chicago PD (S10E17) and has recently done commercial work for Ford and Whataburger. Pedro enjoys performing Shakespeare because it challenges him in better honing his craft as an actor. The Bard’s plays are a whetstone for his artistic soul. He has proudly performed for Will'n in Weslaco every year, beginning with Mark Antony in Julius Caesar, Benedict in Much Ado About Nothing, Tybalt in Romeo & Juliet, and the titular character in Macbeth.
Jonathan Gonzalez
Jonathan Gonzalez
Jonathan Gonzalez
Jonathan has been acting since high school where he participated in theatre and has also been in a PSA for drunk driving. He has been involved in community theatre and has been with Will’n in Weslaco since the first show. He would like to thank his friends and most of his family for believing in him and helping him get to where he is des
Jonathan has been acting since high school where he participated in theatre and has also been in a PSA for drunk driving. He has been involved in community theatre and has been with Will’n in Weslaco since the first show. He would like to thank his friends and most of his family for believing in him and helping him get to where he is despite the hiccups. He graduated high school and is currently a pharmacy tech at Walgreens. He is very friendly, creative, and always willing to lend a helping hand.
Juven Sanchez
Jonathan Gonzalez
Jonathan Gonzalez
Juven is an aspiring actor, writer, and director.
Neil Shuford
Orlando Campa
Orlando Campa
Neil has been doing theatre for over 30 years. His first big break was the role of a munchkin in a local production of The Wizard of Oz when he was 4. Ever since that fateful performance, Neil has immersed himself in anything theatrical that he can weasel his way into. Aside from theatre, his favorite hobby is loving his amazing and supp
Neil has been doing theatre for over 30 years. His first big break was the role of a munchkin in a local production of The Wizard of Oz when he was 4. Ever since that fateful performance, Neil has immersed himself in anything theatrical that he can weasel his way into. Aside from theatre, his favorite hobby is loving his amazing and supportive fiancée Erica who is incredible at lowering his blood pressure when it's the highest.
Orlando Campa
Orlando Campa
Orlando Campa
Orlando, “Orly”, is a writer, actor, producer, and director who has been blessed enough to participate in multiple film and theatre productions in the RGV. This is Orly’s third participation with Will’n in Weslaco, including Romeo & Juliet and Macbeth. He appreciates the opportunity Rollie and Bryan have given him to bring Robin Goodfellow to life. And we fairies now are frolic!
Miranda Mendoza
Miranda Mendoza
Miranda Mendoza
Miranda Mendoza is from Rio Grande City, Tx. She made her introduction to the Tower Theatre through their improv show and soon after joined the troupe. She’s been seen onstage as Calpurnia in Julius Caesar and this will be her second performance with the Shakespeare Festival
Carter Copeland
Miranda Mendoza
Miranda Mendoza
Carter Copeland has a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Performance. He has performed in several dinner theaters at St. Paul Lutheran Church. During the last season of the Pan American Summer Stock, he played Howard in the University of Texas Pan American’s production of Moon Over Buffalo. He lives in Weslaco, Texas with his lovely wife, Lauren. This is his second performance with Will'n in Weslaco.