A taut psychological drama, The Delicate Tears of the Waning Moon is set in 2019 somewhere in Latin America. Somewhere in a country immersed in violence and corruption, a world where cruelty is habit, impunity is routine, liberty is utopian and revealing the truth poses the greatest danger of all. Alemán stars as Paulina, a human rights journalist and advocate for victims of femicide and indigenous communities. After surviving a vicious attack that left her in a coma, Paulina struggles to regain her memory. With fellow journalist Rodrigo at her side, she must painstakingly piece together the truth in order to demand justice. Based on true events, this powerful and poetically stirring drama addresses the relentless violation of human rights against journalists who strive to report the truth.

  • Thursday, May 1 - 8:00PM | Preview
    Friday, May 2 - 8:00PM | Preview
    Saturday, May 3 - 8:00PM | Opening Night
    Sunday, May 4 - 4:00PM

    Thursday, May 8 - 8:00PM
    Friday, May 9 - 8:00PM
    Saturday, May 10 - 8:00PM
    Sunday, May 11 - 4:00PM

    Thursday, May 15 - 8:00PM
    Friday, May 16 - 8:00PM
    Saturday, May 17 - 8:00PM
    Sunday, May 18 - 4:00PM

    Thursday, May 22 - 8:00PM
    Friday, May 23 - 8:00PM
    Saturday, May 24 - 8:00PM
    Sunday, May 25 - 4:00PM

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    THURSDAYS $10
    OPENING NIGHT $75

    ADULT $48
    STUDENT WITH ID $24
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Cast

Rebeca Alemán

Eric Roberts

Reviews

"Any journalist seeing this show  is going to have a visceral reaction, as well as admiration for its exploration of the compromises and deficiencies of courage that often beset even the best newsrooms." –  Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune.

"For 24 Years Water People Theater Has Been Devoted To Amplifying Unheard Voices" - Jeryl Brunner, FORBES

"Water People Theater’s contribution to Destinos is sobering but poetic." – Kerry Reid, Chicago Reader

"Obra bordada con una delicadeza para mostrar uno de los atentados que sufre el mejor oficio del mundo– Gisela Orozco, Chicago Tribune.

“Water People Theater’s The Delicate Tears of the Waning Moon triggered my emotions and an alarming memory of my visit to a memorial site for women lost to femicide” – Sandra Treviño, Chicago Reader

"Aleman’s moving story, performed by a superb cast, is honorably directed by the acclaimed venezuelan playwright, screenwriter and co-artistic director of the water people, Iraida Tapias” –  Ruth Smerling, THEATER WORLD INTERNET MAGAZINE

“An opportunity to witness the universal nature of good acting, a craft that transcends cultural and language barriers” – Bill Esler, BUZZ CENTER STAGE 

“BEAUTIFUL ACTING… PERFORMED WITH TRUTH– Jonathan Abarbanel, WINDY CITY TIMES

“A DELICATE PERFORMANCE WITH A POWERFUL MESSAGE” – Reno Lovison, CHICAGO THEATER AND ARTS

"The Delicate Tears of the Waning Moon is heartfelt and heart-rending" – Sarah Downs, thefrontrowcenter.com

“Rebeca Alemán Champions Justice & Human Rights in THE DELICATE TEARS OF THE WANING MOON”
Chloe Rabinowitz, Broadway World - Off Broadway 

Cast

Paulina
Rebeca Alemán 

Rodrigo
Eric K. Roberts

Voice of Antonia
Laura Crotte

Voice of Anabel
Sofía Ybarra

Voice of Announcer
Miguel Núñez

Credits

Written by
Rebeca Aleman

Directed by
Iraida Tapias

Set, Props & Costume Design 
Marisabel Muñoz 

Musicians | Sound Design 
Lester & Ludwig Paredes

Lighting Design 
Karen Wallace

Assistant Director | Stage Manager
Estefanía Mena

Projections Design 
Marisabel Muñoz & Stephanie Rodrigues

Production Assistant
Daniela Casilimas