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Wicked Lit 2026: La Llorona and The Headless Horseman at Chance Theater
Dates: 10/29/2026 - 11/2/2026
📍 Theatre: Chance Theater
Unbound Productions
Pasadena, CA
Anaheim, CA 92807
Phone: (888) 455-4212
Tickets: $45–$70
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Wicked Lit 2026 is a Halloween Theater Festival featuring two fully produced one-act plays: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, adapted from Washington Irving's short story by Jonathan Josephson, and Las Lloronas, an original play adapted by Josephson that draws from La Llorona myths, folktales, and historical events. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow follows the adventure of school teacher Ichabod Crane as he encounters the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow. Las Lloronas is told through storytelling, music, and dance, presenting five centuries-spanning stories of La Llorona and is intended for mature audiences due to depictions of violence. The event also features a Halloween artisan faire, a Wicked Lit museum and photo experience, and a full-service bar.
Wicked Lit 2026: La Llorona and The Headless Horseman at Chance Theater Schedule
Cast and Creative Team for Wicked Lit 2026: La Llorona and The Headless Horseman at Chance Theater
Cast
El Diablo
Joe is ecstatic to return as the dastardly “El Diablo,” marking his debut at Chance Theater. He originated the role in Wicked Lit 2014. Joe was recently “heard” in Theatre Obscura’s inaugural production of Poe: Pulse & Pendulum, as The Recusant, a sonic experience where a blindfolded audience hears the action around them. He’s a prolific film and television actor, producer, and director with credits including Edith & Harvey, Linked by Love, and Tin Holiday, and recently guest-starred on S.W.A.T. He’s grateful to JJ and the production team for their excellence, and to you for venturing out to the show!
Sadie Cowing
Storyteller/Katrina Van Tassel, Pia Faye Thomas
Sadie is a Los Angeles-based actress, improvisor, and Google Calendar enthusiast. Theatre: Pride and Prejudice, The Music Man, Murder on the Orient Express, The Last Night of Autumn. Film/VO: Fun Run, The Jewel Sisters. She has commercial credits too, which she won’t list here. BFA Acting from APU. Improv @addressmeimprov and sketch @gungygungygungy. Thanks to the team at Unbound Productions, her parents, and Aidan.
Museum Curator
Kevin is thrilled at the return of Unbound Productions’ Wicked Lit and he is honored to be included in their premiere show. In the past Kevin has had the pleasure of performing as Nurse Racher in The System, Satan in The Ebony Frame, Big Papa in Camp Mountain View, Antony Woodbury in Thoth’s Labyrinth and Cory in Tieg O’kane and The Corpse! More recently, Kevin has also had the opportunity to play Charlotte in I Am My Own Wife with the West Coast Jewish Theatre, Stuart in Into The Breeches with Theatre 40 in Beverly Hills and the dual role of twin brothers, John and James. in Love! Valour! Compassion! with The Kentwood Players. Kevin feels blessed to have inhabited such a wide variety of characters!
Cynthia C. Espinoza
Araceli Gonzalez/Lady Amélie Voice
Cynthia is ecstatic to be BACK on stage! She is blessed to be working alongside such talented friends and found such joy. You may have caught Cynthia as Stage Manager for Once, Sweeney Todd, Alma, Rent, and reading stage directions for OTR Readings such as Punk AF, Lipstick Lobotomy and Such Small Hands. Cynthia thanks her family for the love and sends love to friends who have become family.
Gabrielle Gutiérrez
Coatli
Gabrielle is an internationally acclaimed queer actress and producer. Favorite roles include Fraulein Kost/Fritzie in Cabaret and originating the Eagle in the award-nominated play Abyss. She just came off a sold out, extended run of Antigone: In The Language of Kings at the Getty Villa with Latino Theater Company. She runs an animal nonprofit, BrightTail, with her husband. Follow her work and advocacy as a disabled artist @thegabriellegutierrez
Storyteller/Balrus Van Tassel/Cortes
Jonathon's previous credits include: Anaheim Home Companion, Inventing Van Gogh, Sunday in the Park with George, Frozen, Evita, Rabbit Hole; The Goat, or Who is Sylvia?, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime, Tiny Beautiful Things, and Emma, the Musical at the Chance Theater. Other credits include Theatre of NOTE, Antaeus, and A Noise Within. He has adjudicated several theatre festivals, including Lenaea High School Festival, and the US Army Tournament of Plays at military installations in Germany, Belgium, The Netherlands, Italy, and Turkey. He is a board elect member of OCTG.
Melissa Lugo
Doña Marina/Witch
Melissa is thrilled to return and join the cast of Wicked Lit 2026! Past shows include Wicked Lit ‘11, ‘12, ‘14, History Lit ‘16 and many staged readings. She is the writer and performer for the award-winning solo show FOR YOU. Also writing and performing with The Roots and Wings Project: Luminous Streets and a current member at Theatre 40 and Group Rep. A heartfelt thanks to JJ, Gabby, & Susy. Much gratitude to Chance Theater, her fellow cast mates, production team & El Diablo. Thank you always to my love and to my mini. melissalugo.com
Abel Miramontes
Storyteller/Brom Bones/Dave
Abel is a film and stage actor who has had the fortune of joining various productions throughout Southern California with his favorite credits including Murder on the Orient Express (Hercule Poirot), The Fantasticks (El Gallo), Fun Home (Roy/Pete/Mark/Bobby Jeremy), Man of La Mancha (Pedro), Anything Goes (Billy Crocker), and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (Beadle Bamford) at Chance Theater where he serves as Resident Artist. Thank you for always supporting live theater and remember to enjoy the show!
IG: @Abelmiramontes1
Jake Mouchawar
Ichabod Crane/Pia's Husband
Jake is a performer, puppeteer, director, and theater educator originally from Thousand Oaks, CA. Notable performing credits include Little Peasants (Food Tank), American Idiot (MTS), The Last Days of Judas Iscariot (EmStage), She Kills Monsters (Kidding Around), Mary Poppins (Spotlight), and Spring Awakening (Bella Vita Productions). Notable directing credits include A Story of Hope (AUHSD), Mr. Burns: a post-electric play (Full Fathom), Into the Woods (T.CO) and Chicago (T.CO). He dedicates his performance to all the people who've suffered from pumpkin-related injuries in recent memory. BFA: Emerson College - Theater Education & Performance.
Jessica Schreiber
Lady Amélie Dancer
Jessica is an LA/OC based actress and model thrilled to be making her debut at the Chance Theatre with Unbound Productions in Wicked Lit 2026. She earned her BFA in Acting from California State University, Fullerton. Recently, she has worked with The Larking House on The Crucible, portraying Elizabeth Proctor at the Curtis Theatre, and the OCR Award-winning world premiere of Ostrich in the Room as “A” (the head-ish one). Other favorite credits include Wonder of the World (Cass), Picnic (Rosemary), Brainpeople (Ani), and Red Scare on Sunset (Marta Towers). She is excited to be part of these haunting tales and grateful to the cast and creative team for making this wicked adventure possible!
Kendall Sinclair
Storyteller/Leigh Wilson/Choreographer
Kendall is excited to be making her debut with Unbound Productions this spooky season! Some of her favorite roles include Sheila in A Chorus Line, Blanche DuBois in A Streetcar Named Desire, Morticia in The Addams Family, and Yelena in Uncle Vanya. Kendall is a classically trained ballet dancer, artist, and healer currently residing and creating in South Orange County.
Jon Weinberg
Diedrich
Jon is an actor, filmmaker and father (not necessarily in that order). Jon has appeared on stage, TV, film, and the occasional Doctor Who BBC audio drama. Jon was last seen at the Chance Theatre in Provenance - part of the OTR New Play Reading Series. As a filmmaker, Jon has directed films, commercials, and PSAs. His award-winning feature film, Funeral Day, is available on all the usual digital platforms. Jon is also the author of the award-winning photography & poetry book A Calm Position (In Due Time Press). Jon studied theatre at the University of British Columbia, The Atlantic Theatre Company, and LAMDA.
Creative Team
Producer/Writer/Director
Jonathan is Artistic Director of Unbound Productions. Fifty-five of Jonathan’s plays have been produced at schools, theatres, and site specific locations around the world. Twenty-five are published by Smith & Kraus, Concord Theatricals, YouthPLAYS, and others. He is a Resident Playwright of PlayGround-LA and a Resident Artist of Chance Theater. jonathanjosephson.com
Gabrieal Griego
Co-Producer/Frame Writer/Director
Gabby is a multidisciplinary artist specializing in directing, writing, producing, projection design, and puppetry. Gabrieal’s work spans stage, screen, and immersive experiences on both the east and west coasts. Select producing credits include Zepher Theatre, Theatre 68, and The Colony Theatre.
Susy Vera
Co-Producer
A graduate of UCLA’s School of Theater, Film and Television Susy she has always been drawn to stories that blur the lines between imagination and reality. A part of the Unbound team since 2013 Susy has also worked with Force of Nature Productions, Theater by the Blind, and Imagination Workshop. She’s thrilled to join this new production at Chance Theater!
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What shows have played recently at Chance Theater?
Under The Influence (05/01/26-05/01/26)
Is there parking?
Ample free parking on site
What is the running time?
90 minutes with the pre-show. Stay after your ticketed performance and enjoy the bar and atmosphere!
Is there an intermission?
No
What ages is this show appropriate for?
13+ for descriptions of violence and abuse.
Is the theatre accessible?
Wheelchair seating is available.
What is the late seating policy?
No late seating, please be on time!
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