M a t a d o r a
A new Latine myth by INSÉKTA
MATADORA is a new living myth about an untamable creature and the blistering rage that can smother or unchain her: beast, or DIOSX?
MATADORA confronts Latin American mythologies that make monsters of women’s suffering, and uses dance, physical theater, and visual culture to construct a new Latine archetype that refuses domestication.
Nos llamaron salvajes porque sabían que no podían domarnos.
THE ARTISTS
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Gabriel Chauta
Performer
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Sophie Daker
Performer
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Xenia Mansour Muñiz
Performer
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J Stephens
Performer
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CJ Triche
Performer
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Jacky Kelsey
Costume Design
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Ale Favila
Lighting Design
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Hugo Flores García
Sound Design
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Samuel Osorio
Sound Design
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Jen L’amour Dorman
Creative Direction
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Alyssa Bierce
Marketing & Public Relations
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Eduardo Fabián Montes
Creative Media & Public Engagement
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Alberto Mendoza
Video Production
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INSÉKTA
Creator, Director & Choreographer
support
MATADORA is supported by Chicago Dancemakers Forum's inaugural Dance Project Grant cohort. This major award supports the project's development through its full-length premiere in September, 2026.
MATADORA's full-length premiere is co-produced by Synapse Arts and presented by the Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago and Destinos: 9th Chicago International Latino Theater Festival.
Additional support for MATADORA is provided by:
The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago
New Dances / New Horizons, a program of Thodos Dance Chicago
DEVELOPMENT
MATADORA was developed in Chicago through many chapters and interactions in community with Chicago artists, dance-makers, and producers.
May 2025
MATADORA V1, Columbia College Chicago
June 2025
MATADORA V2, Synapse Arts New Works
October 2025
MATADORA V1.1 Scratch Night (Destinos Edition), Physical Theater Festival
June 2026
MATADORA (W.I.P.), Made in Chicago by Physical Theater Festival
September 2026
MATADORA Premiere, Columbia College Chicago
COLLABORATORS
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— Presenter
Commissioned by The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago for the Faculty/Alumni Spring Concert on May 8th and 9th, 2025
— Creative & Production Team
Director, Choreographer & Dramaturge: INSÉKTA
Costume, Light & Make Up Design: INSÉKTA
Lighting Technician / Board Operator: Anna Schultz-Breef
Make-Up Associate: CJ Triche
Performers: Sophie Daker, Lola Jett-Beachley and CJ Triche
Rehearsal Support: Rachel Damon
— Sound Design
Sound Design: INSÉKTA
Sound Editor: Aberto Mendoza
Music: Features tracks by Arca, Dengue Dengue Dengue, and GA31.
Music Disclaimer: For research, workshop, and educational performance purposes only. All rights reserved to the original artists.
— Media Team
Photography: Julie Lucas
Archival Footage: Jane Jerardi
Videographer for IG Reels: Alberto Mendoza
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— Presenter
Commissioned by Synapse Arts for New Works 2026.
— Creative & Production Team
Director, Choreographer & Dramaturge: INSÉKTA
Costume, Light & Make Up Design: INSÉKTA
Lighting Technician / Board Operator: Rachel Damon
Make-Up Associate: CJ Triche
Performers: CJ Triche
Production Support: Rachel Damon
— Sound Design
Sound Design: INSÉKTA
Sound Editor: Aberto Mendoza
Music: Features tracks by Arca, Rawayana, Akapellah.
Music Disclaimer: For research, workshop, and educational performance purposes only. All rights reserved to the original artists.
— Media Team
Photography: Mathew Gregory Hollis
Archival Footage: Mat Griffo
Videographer: Alberto Mendoza
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— Presenter
Selected for the Scratch Night 2025 - Destinos Edition, presented by the International Physical Theater Festival in partnership with Chicago Latino Theater Alliance (CLATA) as part of Destinos, the Chicago International Latino Theater Festival.
— Creative & Production Team
Director, Choreographer & Dramaturge: INSÉKTA
Costume, Light & Make Up Design: INSÉKTA
Make-Up Associate: CJ Triche
Performers: Sophie Daker, Lola Jett-Beachley and CJ Triche
— Sound DesignSound Design: INSÉKTA
Sound Editor: Aberto Mendoza
Music: Features tracks by Arca, Dengue Dengue Dengue and GA31
Music Disclaimer: For research, workshop, and educational performance purposes only. All rights reserved to the original artists.
Photography: Diego Bolivar
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— Presenter
Selected for the Made in Chicago 2026 (Shared Bill) showcase at the International Physical Theater Festival, presented in partnership with Pivot Arts with space provided by the Wirtz Center Chicago.
— Creative & Production Team
Director, Choreographer, Producer & Dramaturge: INSÉKTA
Associate Producer: Sophie Daker
Costume, Light & Make Up Design: INSÉKTA
Lighting Technician / Board Operator: John Craige
Make-Up Associate: CJ Triche
Performers: Sophie Daker, Lola Jett-Beachley and CJ Triche
— Sound Design
Sound Design: INSÉKTA
Sound Editor: Aberto Mendoza
Music: Features tracks by Arca, Dengue Dengue Dengue, GA31, Rawaya, Akapellah, Yajaira La Beyaca, and Genosidra.
Music Disclaimer: For research, workshop, and educational performance purposes only. All rights reserved to the original artists.
Photography: Peter Hinsdale