Las Borinquenas
CAST
Alondra Rios
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Alyssa Corrigan-Cuadrado
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Audrey S. Romero
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Daniela Martinez
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Katherine Schwartz
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Kidany Camilo
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Nelson Rodriguez
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CREATIVE TEAM
Xavier M. Custodio
Xavier M. Custodio (Director) is one of the Co-Founders and Artistic Director of Visión Latino Theatre Company. He feels honored to be directing the Midwest Premiere of That Must Be The Entrance To Heaven and working alongside two talented and brillant Associate Artistic Directors ,and this amazing production team. Thank you Franky for trusting me with your play. Xavier’s directing credits includes: Sancocho, Failure: A Love Story, Y Tu Abuela, Where is She?(World Premiere), Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery, Stories of Us, Fame, In The Heights, Yellow Eyes, Revolt (World Premiere), and Parachute Man (Assistant Director). He has been in the following productions: The Scarecrow (Minster Dodge), Rent (Benny), Godspell (John the Baptist), Man of La Mancha (Juan), Nine Lives: A Musical Web Series (BFPS Manger), Evita, Ragtime, and The Wiz. A special thank you to my parents for absolutely everything!
Nelson Diaz-Marcano
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Yajaira I. Custodio
Yajaira I. Custodio (Associate Artistic Director- Costume Designer) is a Co-Founder and Associate Artistic Director of Visión Latino Theatre Company. Yajaira is a Puerto Rican Chicago based artist, content creator, digital marketing specialist, costume and graphic designer. As Co-Founder and Associate Artistic Director of Visión Latino Theatre Company, Yajaira is committed to amplifying underrepresented voices and stories through the power of the stage. As a graduate of The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA), Yajaira was fortunate to attend both the New York City and Los Angeles campuses where she studied theatre arts with a focus in performance. Stage credits include: Little Shop of Horrors, Urinetown, Fiddler on the Roof, Seussical the Musical, Ragtime, Godspell, In The Heights, and Yellow eyes. Through her work with Visión Latino, she hopes to highlight more work that elevates the voices and stories that are rarely produced. Yajaira extends her profound gratitude to the exceptional Visión Latino team Xavier, Flavia, and everyone at VLTC. Despite being a small group, our impact is undeniably mighty. She also expresses her heartfelt appreciation to her parents and Xavi whose unwavering support fuels the passion and success of both herself and the company. Its us for LIFE! A special, sweet shoutout goes to baby Mateo & Steph who undoubtedly adds an extra layer of love to 2023. Follow us on IG @VISIONLATINO
Shayna Patel
Shayna Patel (Scenic Designer) is grateful to be back at Visión Latino Theatre Company. Her credits include: upcoming shows: E.T.C Revue 47 (Second City Theatre), A View From The Bridge (Shattered Globe), Junie B. Jones (Young People’s Theatre Chicago) and previous shows: Dory Fantasmagory (Young People’s Theatre Chicago), Sancocho (Vision Latino Theatre Company) and National Merit (Boho Theatre Company). Shayna, born and raised in England, moved to Chicago for college and fell in love with the city. She holds the degree of Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude- Theatre Design and Technology.Psychosis, and Dog. She also works as a scenic painter and miniature scale model maker for shows around Chicago. Find more about her and her work at www.shaynadesigns.com.
Sebastian 'SeaBass' Medina
Sebastian 'SeaBass' Medina (Lighting Designer) is a graduate of The Theatre School at DePaul University, SeaBass is a Latino Chicago-based lighting designer who now primarily focuses on architectural lighting. Recent credits include Sancocho (Visition Latino Theatre), MoonWater V (2023), Pippin (Romeoville High School 2023), Dance Chicago Year Showcase (2022), Anastasia (Romeoville High School 2022) Visceral Dance Showcase (2022) and Chicago Academy 4 the Arts Showcase (2022).
Kyle Anthony Cortes
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Reese Sheldahl
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Amy Delgado-Swanson
Amy Delgado-Swanson (Stage Manager) is an EMC actor and stage manager. They graduated from Drake University with a BFA in Musical Theatre and are currently the Operations Coordinator at Oak Park Festival Theatre. Amy's goal as a theater artist is to elevate queer and BIPOC voices and create space for their stories. She is grateful to be working once again with Visión Latino Theatre Company after stage managing the world premiere of Y Tu Abuela Where is She? Part I: Cuando Me Muera and performing as Ensemble/Carla US in In the Heights. Most recently, they were seen in Working the Musical at Jedlicka Performing Arts Center as "Housewife/Cleaning Women" soloist track . Amy would like to thank her husband, family, puppy Kovu, and close friends for their continued love and support. Keep up with Amy @missamypilar