Brenda Palestina

Mexican American Actress & Director

“And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.”

- Marianne Williamson

Upcoming projects

  • Cloud Tectonics by José Rivera

    September 8th - September 10th

    Director/Producer

    Cloud Tectonics is a magical realism play about Celestina, a woman who exists beyond the bounds of time, who serendipitously meets an unlikely friend, Aníbal, during a once-in-a-lifetime storm in Los Angeles. Amidst environmental and political turmoil, they come to love each other in the safety of Aníbal’s home. Brenda Palestina and A.G. Perez are producing the play at MATCH from September 8–10, 2023.

    ig: @cloudtectonicshtx

  • Happy Hour Readings

    Founding Artistic Director, Producer

    Happy Hour Readings is a special project created by Brenda Palestina and Olivia Swasey. Once a month, we will host a play reading directed by a young artist, with a cast of talented local artists. Join us at 6 for happy hour and 7:30 for the reading at Rec Room Arts in Houston.