Shakespeare’s As You Like It

Pete Mendoza is from Roma, TX and graduated from The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in Los Angeles. Pete 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. Pete enjoys performing Shakespeare because it challenges him in 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, the titular character in Macbeth, Nick Bottom in A Midsummer Night's Dream and  Dromeo of Ephesus in The Comedy of Errors.

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.  

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, The Trail to Oregon!, and several improv shows. In many ways, Tower is her second home. She's participated in Will'n in Weslaco's productions of Much Ado About Nothing, Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, and A Midsummer Night's Dream. 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. 

This is Belinda's 5th performance with Will'n in Weslaco including onstage reads. She hopes to be a part of the Shakespeare experience for years to come. Ms. Belle 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 by Weslaco Tower theater. She  has slowly continued  to make her comeback to the stage and acting world since. She is honored for the opportunities and the rewarding learning experiences of working with a troupe of such talented cast, crew, and directors. 

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 and played Dromio of Syracuse in The Comedy of Errors. 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.

Carter Copeland is exhilarated to be playing Sylvius  in Will’n in Weslaco’s As You Like It. He has been acting since he played baby Jesus in his church’s Christmas pageant. Since then he has  been in various productions throughout high school and college. He has a Bachelor’s in Theatre from UTRGV. In 2023, he joined the Will’n in Weslaco Family, playing Malcolm in Macbeth. For the Tower Theater itself, he played Miles in The Bold, The Young , and the Murdered and Dr. Grimes in Night of the Living Dead Most recently he starred as Antipholus of Syracuse in A Comedy of Errors. Currently, he is a member of the Tower Theater Improv Troupe. He is immensely excited to be performing in the Tower Theater again.