Luis G. Rendon

Luis G. Rendon is a visual journalist at the Daily Beast. He's from South Texas, has a master's degree from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and has worked in newsrooms across the country for over ten years. In addition to his career as a designer and art director, he has written for Texas Monthly, Texas Highways, and is a book reviewer for BookPage.

You Don’t Need to Know Spanish to Enjoy ‘Vámonos’

NO BARRIERS

Much of the off-Broadway play ‘Vámonos’ is in Spanish, turning the show into a kind of invitation, to not only see the truth of this family, but find truth in themselves, as well.

Luis G. Rendon | Published May 11, 2023

Chicano Punk Fans Finally Have a Play to Rock Out To

LOVE PAINS

Punk music-loving playwright David Anzuelo reveals why his love story, “Día Y Noche,” following two young music lovers who feel like outsiders in 1984 El Paso, is so personal.

Luis G. Rendon | Published Mar 22, 2023

Leslie Jordan Was the Sassy, Southern Gay Man We Needed

AN INSPIRATION

His characters were unapologetically swishy and fabulous, even when they had to deny their sexuality. Jordan’s singular, vibrant presence won’t soon be forgotten.

Luis G. Rendon | Published Oct 24, 2022