The Team
it takes a village
Hadrian Shawn Míguel
Hadrian is the Creative Director & Executive Producer
Hadrian is a published writer & poet, director, graphic artist, stylist and designer.
He created & founded The Show & Tale as a showcase to bridge communities back together in unity & love for The Arts, all in one space.
Tired especially of having to see works of colleagues limited to or separated by ethnicity, gender identity, sexuality, instead of inclusivity, he hopes the Show & Tale will grow to a more international platform and celebrate all the magic of ART & Storytelling that is open to ALL.
Muchas mil gracias to the tribe & village at The Show & Tale whom this couldn't be done without. I appreciate YOU
Lupe Montiel
Lupe is on the Executive Team and The Director Of Content & Communication
She has shaped & curated the programming for The Show & Tale Festival since its inception.
Lupe is an Interdisciplinary Artist. She is an actress, writer, and poet and Founder of Monarca Pictures
She wrote the plays Echale Ganas Mija!, Rebel Heart, RedRoom, and the films she’s authored are Nowhere Girl & La Caida,
Film Credits: Della (2024), Panthers (2024) by Hadrian Miguel, Reunion (2024), Transition (2024) Produced by Fabian Alomar,
Confessions to the Moon (2025), Back Burner (2025), Salido (2023), Damaged: A Hobo’s Tale (2022).
Max Brother
Max is The Technical Designer & Director.
He is part of the Executive Team and on the Selection & Advisory Committee.
Max Brother, a seasoned Theatrical Designer and Technical Director, embarked on his career in AV as a teenager. He honed his skills while pursuing Jewish Studies and Communications at the American Jewish University, where he also served as the Technical Director for the Gindi Auditorium. After a period in IT and System Administration, Max returned to his true calling in the theater world in 2022.
As an EOS and qLab programmer, Max is known for his technical prowess, often integrating all tech elements down to a single button in qLab and timecoded dance numbers for "Arena a HOUSE MUSICal." His innovative approach includes the use of AI-generated art for projection design. He has contributed to numerous productions such as "Arena a HOUSE MUSICal," "Stranger in the Mirror," "New Age," and "Rise"
His first play, A Semicolon Away From Madness premiered at the Frida Kahlo Theater 10- Minute Play Festival 2024 with 12 performances from March to April 2024
Max's commitment extends beyond the stage; he is a regular volunteer at festivals, providing harm reduction services. He is thrilled to return to the Show & Tale Festival for his 3rd season, and has been an integral part of the team since Day 1.
Lorilyn Caballeros
Lorilyn is on The Advisory & Selective Committee and part of the Executive Team
Lorilyn is an Asian-American bisexual who is a poet, documentary filmmaker, and social worker.
She uses art and her existence towards social good. Her creative work revolves around themes of diverse identities, resurrecting the human spirit, healthy love, and how everyone possesses a powerful voice.
Her documentary The Medicine Within with Sayra Escobar premiered at The Show & Tale in 2023.
Ashton Cynthia Clarke
Ashton is on The Advisory & Selection Committee
Ashton Cynthia Clarke is an African American/Afro-Caribbean, Los Angeles-based writer and storyteller. She has performed her true, personal stories on stages throughout the L.A. area, in her hometown New York City, and virtually.
Publications featuring her work include The Storytelling Bistro: Stories, Poems, and Reflections; These Black Bodies Are; and Olney Magazine.
Ashton is a co-producer and host of "Adults Only Stories" by Artists Standing Strong Together, presented via Zoom on the second Saturday of each month.
She is also honored to be an Associate Producer of The Son Rises, a film by Alexander Seyum. Seyum's film has so far garnered multiple awards at 17 festivals, 2022-2023.
IG & FB: @ashton.c.clarke
Emma Valdez
Emma is part of The Selection & Advisory Committee
She is an esteemed actress of theater & film and has a long career in the fashion industry.
Her recent film credits include Son Monarcas, Final Cut (2023), Boylesque (2023), and Witches (2024), and she recently wrapped from the play, La Extranjera.
