SEASON 33 | 2021

An illustration of a colorful and ornately decorated uterus, surrounded by a golden sunburst effect.

Our Lady of the Sacred Part:
Vulva Pope
January 15-24, 2021

Presented by The VORTEX

A broadcast of Our Lady of the Sacred Part: Vulva Pope! Marina DeYoe-Pedraza's reverently irreverent ceremony celebrating the feminine. Featuring object puppetry, storytelling, and confessionals.

Bio: Marina DeYoe-Pedraza is an Ohio-Rican raised in the Rio Grande Valley. Marina graduated from Hofstra University with a BFA in Performance. Marina has lived in Austin for the past five years performing as an actor, dancer, and puppeteer. She has worked with Teatro Vivo, Scottish Rite Theatre, Theatre en Bloc, The Vortex, Avante Teatro, Trinity Street Players, and Scriptworks. She is a company member of Glass Half Full Theatre and Ballet East. She is a staff member of Salvage Vanguard Theatre, and a co-producer for the 14/48 Play festival. Her performance in Las Aventuras de Enoughie earned her a B.Iden Payne for best actor in a Children's Show. She played Virginia in Trouble Puppet's production of "American Blood Song" which was nominated for the B.Iden Payne award for best puppetry. Her solo piece, “Vulva Pope: Our Lady of the Sacred Part”, addresses systemic issues that womxn experience, in regards to healthcare, sexism, and sex education (or the lack thereof), through the perspectives of the objects that are used/owned by womxn.

Playwright/Performer: Marina DeYoe-Pedraza. Director: Mikala Gibson. Dramaturgy: Gricelda Silva. Director of Photography: Ana Treviño. Assistant Camera: Bella Rothenflue. Scenic Design: Vero Mognato. Technical Director: Thomas Dernick

Cunty Congregation:
Erica Saucedo, Gricelda Silva, Lori Navarette, Olivia Jimenez, Taji Senior

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