Abstract collage featuring a woman's silhouette outlined in pink and blue, with moons and clouds integrated into the design. Butterflies are scattered throughout, and notebook pages with handwriting are layered over the silhouette.
The Delicate Tears of the Waning Moon text with director Iraida Tapias and Water People Theater mentioned.
"May 1 - May 25, 2025 Theatre 2" text

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.

Cast

Portrait of a woman with long dark hair, wearing a dark top, against a black background.

Rebeca Alemán

A man with short hair wearing a button-up shirt in front of a dark background.

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