PROGRAM 19

PROGRAM #19 (4TH FLOOR)

Latin Lover by Ed Jr Cardenas

Perfect Night by Meny Beriro

Randy Arbujo (Director) He/Him/His Off-Broadway: A Man Among Ye,  Anonymous (The Players Theatre), Sober Play, Crayon Sun (Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre) Brooklyn College credits include; Derecho, by Noelle Viñas and The Tuesday Club murders, an original play by Lauren Zeftal. Recently, he started a new original project @whosscript where he shows his process of self-tapes and collaboration work with other fellow actors. This is Randy’s debut as a director. You can find him on Instagram @arbujo__who

Una Bharat (Producer) is an aspiring entrepreneur, NYer, and former ballerina! She’s produced films for SUNY Purchase, plays at 24 Hour Plays, and was a Production Intern at Last Week Tonight at John Oliver. She founded a production company in college, Unheard Voices Production. Currently, she is on the Development team at The Public Theater. She is so honored to be part of this team. @una.dos.tres 

Ed Jr Cardenas (Raul/Playwright) is an Ecuadorian multidisciplinary artist, making his Off Broadway DEBUT as a writer with his play Latin Lover. Amore Mio, Hermanito y Mamá! I hope you brought me flowers, THE RED KIND! Y gracias por todo. @edjrcardenas

Bambo Coulibaly (Stage Manager) is a versatile actor and stage manager with a passion for both performance and production. With experience on stage and behind the scenes, he has worked on a variety of projects, from Angels in America, Big Love, Macbeth etc... Currently, Bambo is excited to contribute to Latin Lover as a Stage Manager.

Skyler G. Wiltshire (Cesar/Assistant Stage Manager) Is more than excited to make his smashing Off-broadway debut as Stage Manager with Latin Lover. Skyler is a multiple trick pony actor being in multiple productions such as Pippin, Electricidad, etc… and a stage managing background on Electricidad. He thanks all the lovely cast and crew involved that worked very hard to put on an amazing production.

Deanna Cruz (Juliet/Choreographer) is an aspiring professional dancer who is currently receiving training at the Joffrey Ballet School in New York City. She has received training with renowned companies such as Ballet Hispánico, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, NYU Tisch, Kate Thomas’s Ballet Neo, Martha Graham Dance Company, and Steps on Broadway.  Deanna had the opportunity to perform in the 2021 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade with Ballet Hispánico and has also performed and choreographed for the New York Philharmonic Young People’s Concert in 2021. Deanna is excited to bring Latin Lover to life!

Analia Heredia (Mirasol) is a multidisciplinary artist who heavily believes in the power of uplifting our future generation of leaders through the arts. Born and raised in the Lower East Side of NYC, she began her artistic journey at the age of 8 and has since performed in a variety of spaces ranging from High School Auditoriums to Broadway Theaters. She is also a proud graduate of Rosie’s Theater Kids where she spent 7 years learning the power of love, giving back, and the strength of her voice.

Xiomara Lynn Huerta (Rebecca) is a colombian/puerto rican multi-hyphenate artist. She is currently a theater student at Laguardia Community College and is delighted to be performing in her third production Latin Lovers.

Christopher Vega (Father Roman) is a proud graduate from Salem State University where he received his BFA in theater performance in ‘21. Christopher moved to NYC three years ago and is excited to be a part of Latin Lover with this amazing cast and crew and proud to call this show his NYC theater debut. 

Izzy Aragon (Chismoso #1) is a 24 year old Latino artist from the Bronx. He has been performing and training in both acting and singing for 7 years and is currently a BFA Theatre major at Brooklyn College. He has played multiple roles in shows like Big Love (Piero), Little Shop of Horrors (Mushnik), Grease( Roger), and Fiddler on the Roof (Tevye). He performed in the Lunigiana International Music Festival in Tuscany, Italy and alongside Hugh Jackman at HVA Benefit Concerts.

Christian Offer (Chismoso #2) is a New York City-based actor, producer and writer. He is passionately pursuing his craft while completing his BFA in Theater at Brooklyn College. Christian brings creativity and authenticity to every project with recent credits including the award-winning short film Inconvenience. Christian’s work reflects his dedication to storytelling and his belief in the transformative power of the arts.

Owen Gonzales is an aspiring performer and happy to be playing Raul Jr. He’s performed with the Young People’s Chorus (YPC) and is part of Rosie’s Theater Kids.

Victoria Conde is an aspiring actress and happy to be playing Ruth. She’s part of Rosie’s Theater Kids. 

Deter Feliz is the guitarist for the Latin Lover band. He is a musician/songwriter currently attending LaGuardia Community College for music performance. He is also in a rock band planning to be performing soon and working on a solo project. He is grateful for the opportunity to support and be a part of the Latin Lovers team.

Colin Bharat is a saxophonist from Queens, NY. Colin’s current projects include multiple groups that he leads and co leads with his friends. The first major group being Chronic Delta, a New York based indie rock group that focuses on a collaborative effort of all of its members to write songs. The group has played multiple venues like The Delancey and the Queens Rockfest and plans to record an album by the end of 2025, with multiple singles being out and more to come. Colin’s second major group is the Colin Bharat Quartet. His style is very much rooted in the bebop and straight ahead canon, so the group goes on to take influence from musicians like Charlie Parker, Sonny Stitt, and Bud Powell to create a cohesive jazz sound while also performing new and modern tunes.

Chris Urriola is an indie rock artist who is set to release his first full-length LP. A bassist by trade, Chris Urriola fine-tuned his guitar-playing and allowed his songwriting to develop with the creation of his two critically-acclaimed EP's, Illustrator & Elemental.  It all began with a chance opportunity arriving at South First Sound in Brooklyn with his band Hollis Brown.Overall, 30 or so demos have been created and the feeling of choosing the tune that works next, Chris says; “is a luxury, a garden of creative energy.”

Ronan McKinnon is a Brooklyn based bass player who is known for his genre spanning capabilities. He believes that music is more than one genre and thus can be seen playing anywhere from local jazz clubs, rock n roll bars, concert halls and theaters around the world.

Jose Velazquez is a classically trained opera singer and seasoned performer. With nearly two decades of experience, a degree from the Manhattan School of Music, and a background in music education, Jose’s artistry bridges music and theater, making him a compelling presence on stage.

David Gould is a Brooklyn-based pianist, producer, vocalist and graduate of The New School. He performs with various acts throughout the 5 boroughs, including Muo Duo (featured on "Wonderama"), Rxagxn, and The Third Rails. He also performs solo piano and teaches young musicians at The Bay Ridge School of Music. Through performance and education, he is passionate about connecting with audiences and fostering the love of music which permeates New York City.

Special thank you to Woody, Claude Semple, Lee Monahan, AVID, and The Urban Group, Ltd 

Jasmine Rush (Director) is an award-winning Brooklyn based African American actress/director/screenwriter born and raised in Milwaukee, WI. Classically trained, she has worked nationally on stage, film, and television. She holds a BA from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities and earned her MFA in Classical Acting from Shakespeare Theatre Company's Academy of Classical Acting at George Washington University. She is the Founder of Sweet Milk Studios: a multi-disciplinary production house; and the Founder/Executive Director of ‘Black Arts Run It’: a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds to support small Black theaters in the New York City area and across the nation. She is a proud member of both SAG-AFTRA and Actor’s Equity Association. She is also a core member of both Quick Silver Theatre Company (NY) and The Grove Theatre NYC.

Meny Beriro (Playwright) was born in Gibraltar. A bilingual Social Studies high school teacher in Queens for over 25 years, Meny quickly learned from his students that if you don’t keep the story moving, a hand goes up and asks for the bathroom pass. His productions include: Love Poems (Abingdon Theatre Company), Gilgamesh YOLO (Philadelphia Artists’ Collective New Ventures Play Festival,) Sonam’s Gift (New York Theater Summerfest), Designated Killer (The Player’s Theatre Short Play Boo Festival – Winner Week 1, Cricket and the Pope (Queens Short play Festival Finalist). His musings while walking all around Queens can be found at wildsofqueens.blogspot.com

Robert Aloi (Edwin) A born and bred New Yorker, Robert grew up in the borough of Brooklyn way before it was considered “hip” to be a Brooklynite. Since then he’s performed on various stages all throughout NYC and has been fortunate enough to appear in productions from a wide range of genres which include ancient Greek tragedy/comedy, Shakespeare, absurdist period, commedia dell'arte, and contemporary drama. Some of his most favorite previous roles are Lord Capulet in Romeo and Juliet, Touchstone in As You Like it, Martini in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Officer O’Hara in Arsenic and Old Lace, and Owen Musser in The Foreigner. Yes, the brows are real!

Carole Real (Lillian) has appeared in plays and immersive theater in New York City, including Anthony Laura’s Shadows at A.R.T./New York and Timothy Haskell’s Nightmare: Gothic at Teatro SEA. She has acted in film and TV and on podcasts, portraying a bossy nun, a controlling mom, a death row inmate and voicing an excited Jill Biden. Part of New York’s improv scene, Carole is a founding member of the duo Two Hands Clapping. Carole’s plays have been published and produced worldwide, adapted, translated, and anthologized. She is a member of the WGA, the Dramatists Guild and Ensemble Studio Theater.