About Marisela
Marisela Barrera is bilingual actor based in San Antonio, Texas with a BFA in Acting from Southern Methodist University and MA/MFA degrees in Creative Writing from Our Lady of the Lake University. Recent credits include SweetNess (feature, short film, 2025) and Lechuza Guide to the Lone Star State (writer, actor, singer, 2025). Known for dynamic performances and compelling stage direction, Barrera brings professionalism, versatility and South Texas soul to every role. Her career spans over 25 years of theatrical performance with artistic awards from the National Association of Latino Culture, Luminaria, the University of Texas at San Antonio and the City of San Antonio.
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LECHUZA GUIDE TO THE LONE STAR STATE is a theatrical performance inspired by the urban legend super-star de Las Americas, LA LECHUZA. Written and performed by Marisela Barrera with live music by Joe Reyes and odie, Barrera embodies the owl-woman as Lechuza moves from mystical shapeshifter to forever owl/bruja.
