Actor-Director Carlos Medina Maldonado finds his Latino joy as a theatre artist

In this illuminating conversation, host Tom Alvarez sits down with director Carlos Medina Maldonado to explore far more than a new stage production. They dive into the power of theater to celebrate Latino joy, the deeply personal journey of reclaiming cultural identity, the lasting influence of mentor Bryan Fonseca, and Carlos's vision for building a more inclusive and vibrant theater community in Indianapolis. Centered around American Lives Theatre's upcoming production of Extreme Home Makeover, the episode weaves together stories of family, grief, belonging, artistry, and representation with warmth, humor, and genuine insight. Whether you're discovering the podcast for the first time or have been listening from the beginning, this inspiring conversation offers an intimate look at an emerging director whose passion for storytelling is helping shape the future of local theater—and may just change the way you think about the stories we choose to tell.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.