Actor, Director, Playwright 

Fernando Mercado

I am a Nicaraguan-American artist, working within the realms of acting, directing, playwriting, and filmmaking. Originally from Miami, I have made New York City my new home, and I’m inspired by the rich history of experimental theater that still echoes in the streets.

My artistic endeavors center on dismantling stereotypes associated with mental illness, crafting unorthodox narratives, and creating a relationship of empathetic connection with the audience. Navigating the challenges of life with schizophrenia, I possess a distinctive and off-kilter viewpoint, delicately balancing the tightrope between reality and unreality.

In the midst of life's tumult, art serves as my guiding beacon, providing a second chance and enabling me to impart my unique perspective on life and art to audiences.

About Me

Acting Work

This Odd Geometry of Time


III SISTERS


Edinburgh Festival Fringe


Salvador Dali, etc.

Séance

Intar Theatre




Hermano

Leo’s Requiem


Columbia University



Leo

Fish in a Tree



New York City Children’s Theater




Travis, Albert

Dracula


North Shore Village Theatre





Seward

Columbia University






Andrey

IRENE RYAN REGION 2:

FIRST PLACE WINNER

2022 - Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival 

IRENE RYAN NATIONAL:

SECOND PLACE WINNER

2022 - Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival 

Behind the Scenes

VISONS OF ETERNITY

LOVE AND MONEY

Teatro Latea


Director, Playwright

ANGELS IN AMERICA: MILLENIUM APPROACHES

Adelphi University



Director

THE WOLVES

Adelphi University


Associate Director

Adelphi University






Director

movement

A few of my

Skills

LANGUAGES & ACCENTS

MUSIC

southern accent

IRISH ACCENT

british rp

guitar player

songwriter

trumpet player

singer

fluent spanish speaker

  • Martial Arts
  • Basic Dance Training
  • Skateboard
  • Soccer
  • Baseball
  • Football
  • Basketball
Skills
  • SAFD Certified in Rapier & Dagger
  • Smallsword
  • Broadsword
  • Knife
  • Singlesword

A few of my

Skills

movement

trumpet

songwriter

singer

guitar

LANGUAGES & ACCENTS

southern accent

british rp

fluent spanish speaker

IRISH ACCENT

music

  • Martial Arts
  • Basic Dance Training
  • Skateboard
  • Soccer
  • Baseball
  • Football
  • Basketball
  • SAFD Certified in Rapier & Dagger
  • Smallsword
  • Broadsword
  • Knife
  • Singlesword