FronteraFest 2026 Short Fringe Features Work by Students and Alumni

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January 7, 2026

Photo of three male actors casually dressed in coversation — Jason Robalino, Max Cheng and Isaiah Jones in HE SAID, SHE SAID.

UT Theatre and Dance students and alumni will present and perform in various new works as part of FronteraFest 2026 Short Fringe, taking place January 13-February 14, 2026. The FronteraFest Short Fringe presents a series of original, short-form performance art every week, culminating in the "Best of the Fest" in the final week of performances.

The lineup of new work being presented includes He Said, She Said, written by Camden Factor and featuring current students Jason Robalino, Max Cheng and Isaiah Jones among the cast.

Department of Theatre and Dance alumni are also significant contributors this year. Work by alumni includes Over the Lege by Stephanie Chiarello (B.A. 2019), Spyder Bytes co-created by Kelly Hasandras (B.A. 2005), One Day on the Camino co-created by Rupert Reyes (B.F.A. 1976) and La Cucaracha co-created by Demian Chavez Galvan (B.A. 2025).

Learn more about the performances presented as part of the FronteraFest 2026 Short Fringe.

Two actors pose together, one holding a guitar and one holding a prop rifle — Dante Picante and Demian Chavez Galvan in LA CUCARACHA.