Synopsis
Following a devastating storm, the island of Puerto Rico is left without power and in the dark for Christmas. But a young girl's prayer awakens the tree frogs and fireflies of the forest, who come together to light up the island for Santa's arrival.
If you would like to support the recovery, consider donating to the Puerto Rico Hurricane Recovery Fund
If you would like to support the recovery, consider donating to the Puerto Rico Hurricane Recovery Fund
Read & Listen
Traditional Music Arranged by The Brooklyn Bystander
Written, Produced, Directed, Designed and Edited by: Orlando Segarra and Gabe Templin
Written, Produced, Directed, Designed and Edited by: Orlando Segarra and Gabe Templin
Cast
Orlando Segarra
NARRATOR/ABUELO Orlando Segarra is the co-founder of Just Press Playhouse. He is a writer, director, actor, and musician based in New York City and holds a BFA from West Texas A&M University. Orlando loves storytelling of every kind and is grateful to have the opportunity to spin a few yarns of his own. |
Heslens Estevez
LUCINA Heslens Estevez is a graduate from new world school of the arts. She was previously seen in Theatreworks USA touring production of SkippyJon Jones: Snow What?! As Poquito Tito as well as The 25th Annual Putnam county spelling bee as Schwartzy at APAC! @callmehess |
Jaime Torres
PAQUITO Jaime is a born and raised New York City kid. He is beyond excited to be a part of this amazing project and the opportunity to try his hand at voice over work. As a person of Puerto Rican decent the awareness for the continued plight of the people of Puerto Rico is personal and still so important. Huge thanks to Orlando and Gabe for the opportunity. Follow Jaime on Instagram @jaimester88 |
Emily Garcia
CARMELITA Emily Garcia is from Gainesville, Florida and is a graduate of Circle in the Square Theatre School. Recent credits include Jessie in We Re-Member, Princess Rea in Romulus, Lucius in Julius Caesar, and Alice in The Last Letter. |
Graham Rowat
SANTA Graham is a New York based actor who's appeared in numerous television shows and stage productions. He recently completed the Broadway run of Steve Martin's Meteor Shower. Other Broadway: Sunset Boulevard, Mamma Mia, Guys and Dolls, LoveMusik, Dracula,Beauty and the Beast. TV: Law and Order: SVU, Elementary, The Good Wife. Graham has been narrating audio books since 2010, and has been featured on such podcast audio dramas as The Truth, No Sleep, Theatre of Tomorrow,The Hotel, and 6Minutes. While in high school, Graham was briefly suspended from performing the morning announcements because of “inappropriate sounds”. Twitter: @GrahamNy Instagram: @growat |
Estíbaliz Martinez
MAMA Originally from Empalme, Mexico and having grown up in Atlanta, GA, she now resides in New York City where she attended the American Musical and Dramatic Academy for their Integrated Program. With musical theatre credits such as Fantine in Les Miserables and Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors, having taken part in an singing competition in an R&B trio, and just finished performing in the 2018 Sounds of Arts Festival, she is no stranger to the stage. Along with her background in musical theatre, Estíbaliz has had extensive training: ranging from classical works — including Mozart and Menotti — all the way to Latin R&B— with an apprenticeship with Manuel Steal Studios. Instagram: @steabz LinkedIn: @steabz |