Comedy, Cultura, y Corazón
Mission
Through comedy, cultura, y corazón; Tus Tías conceive bilingual shows that celebrate and explore the joys and complexities of the Latine experience in a contemporary context. Fueled by ancestral honoring and a belief that there is laughter in the revolution, Tus Tías are advocates for radical self-acceptance, visibility of marginalized stories, and shattering the barriers of oppression with ja ja jas. Con cafecito, palo santo, y chistes, Tus Tías will lift you up and have you partying down, living la buena vida! Quien les quiere? Tus Tías!
Tus Tías Productions is proud to announce that we will be resident artists at the renowned Latine theater Urban Theater Company in Humboldt Park!
We have incredible programming planned for 2025!
Our Work
Original Works
Inspired by our similar and different experiences as Latinas, one from the US, one from Mexico, Tus Tias specialize in creating original takes on familiar cultural touchstones.
Workshops
Learn with us! As experienced educators and facilitators, Tus Tias offer a variety of professional and personal growth opportunities through workshops and seminars. Choose from our menu of options or let us know your needs and we can customize a learning experience for your particular community.
Collaborations
Whether you're looking for a co-producer, event coordinator, or to develop new artistic projects, TusTias are happy to partner with innovators from all walks of life to produce your project or event from start to finish. Using artistic strategies and the partnering entity's impact goals, we will provide a thorough and collaborative process to elevate any experience; creating core memories and leaving your audience wanting more! We have had the pleasure of collaborating with Red Bull Batalla and the Chicago Latino Theater Alliance.
2025 Calendar
March 8, 2025 - Ratas en Fuego
March 22, 2025 - The Invocation of Selena Stage Reading
June 21, 2025 - Ratas en Fuego
July 19, 2025 - Ratas Gigante
Summer 2025 - Artists Instituto
August 9, 2025 - Ratas en Fuego
Early Fall 2025 - Día de Los Muertos
November 22, 2025 - Ratas en Fuego
December 20, 2025 - Ratas Gigante Holiday Edition
Las Tías
Jessi Realz (she/her) and Marilet Martínez (she/they) are the force known as Tus Tías! Conceiving shows that highlight Latine experiences with comedy, cultura, y corazón.
