EL ENCUENTRO

7 al 9 de agosto de 2026
Celebramos el poder del teatro en vivo con una cuidada selección de artistas y dramaturgos de Nueva Orleans, Ciudad de México y Chicago.

Presented by WISTERIA ROOT PRODUCTIONS & QPP @ Foro Shakespeare

MIRA CÓMO NACE EL TEATRO.

Sé de los primeros en vivir nuevos personajes, nuevas historias y todo el drama. Acompáñanos a un fin de semana de obras originales, charlas vibrantes y una celebración de la conexión humana en Foro Shakespeare.

SEE HOW THEATRE IS BORN.
Be among the first to experience new characters, new stories, and all the drama. Join us for a weekend of original works, vibrant conversations, and a celebration of human connection at Foro Shakespeare.

Un espacio para compartir nuevas obras teatrales, procesos en desarrollo y colaboración entre artistas independientes.

Durante tres días, artistas de distintas ciudades y trayectorias presentarán lecturas dramatizadas, trabajos en proceso, montajes mínimos y nuevas propuestas escénicas.

Más que un festival tradicional, El Encuentro busca generar intercambio, conversación y comunidad alrededor del teatro independiente contemporáneo.

Participan artistas de CDMX, Chicago, Nueva Orleans y más allá.

A space for sharing new theatrical works, developing projects, and collaboration among independent artists.

Over three days, artists from different cities and creative backgrounds will present staged readings, works-in-progress, minimalist productions, and new theatrical proposals.

More than a traditional festival, El Encuentro is designed to foster exchange, conversation, and community around contemporary independent theatre.

Participating artists include creators from Mexico City, Chicago, New Orleans, and beyond.

Programación en desarrollo

Mexico Premiere of GERUTHA & MARGARET (2 Performances)

Written by Judy Steele with translation by Mayra Araiza
Directed by: Mayra Araiza
(Mexico City/New Orleans collaboration)

Preview of Dédalo
(1 performance)
with Audience Talk Back

Written by William C. Bietsch with translation by Axel Láscari
Directed by Julio César Mejía
(Mexico City/Chicago collaboration)

FULL PROGRAM

FRIDAY
20:00 TBD Selected Mexican Playwright

SATURDAY
13:00 Dedalo
14:30 Audience Talk Back

16:00 (add a student showcase here?)
(Livestream podcast)

19:00 Gerutha & Margaret

SUNDAY
13:00 Performance(s) TBD (time and number?)

15:30 Theatre Artist Panel Discussion & Refreshments
(Live stream podcast?)

18:30 Gerutha & Margaret

20:30 Artist Reception and Festival Closing - Recognition Awards?

VIP programming @ EL ENCUENTRO.

Details will be announced soon. No additional cost to attend.
Contact us to be on the guest list.

VIP Screenings of:
New Documentary
Award Winning Cinepoem Short
Award Winning Sci-Fi Short
Shorts Mexico/FICCMadero Selection Music Short
Location: Cine Lido

Photography Exhibition
Location: