Ana Cristina: friend, theatre maker, banana Katie Talks A Lot

Today I sat down with artist and theatre maker, Ana Cristina Schuler Da Silva. An NYU graduate, she’s been making art and dodging rats in NYC for 10 whole years. Ana and I worked together in catering back in 2018 for a little extra cash and a whole lot of free food, but now she works as a professional organizer. Side hustles aside, Ana is a true thespian. She wrote, produced, co-directed and starred in “The Chickens Have Come Home to Roost.” The painful and hilarious 90 minute play is about a childhood imaginary best friend, Birdie, who happens to be a chicken. Birdie is by Angie’s side as she goes through puberty, has her first kiss, and is sexually assaulted by a friend of a friend. The show incorporates original music, movement, and puppets. It was a huge success! Now that it’s been a few weeks, Ana reflects on the financial aspects of producing independent theatre and shares her future plans for the show.



Ana's Instagram

Ana's website

Press Release for The Chicken Have Come Home To Roost

Behind the Scene Photo Shoot