Amor/Libertad – Part 1

Joel De Jesus-Pacheco

Comedy, Puppetry, Theater

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On Puerto Rican Independence Day, former elected governor Cesar tells her daughter, Valentina, the story of how his relationship with Valentina’s mother, Alba, shaped the political future of Puerto Rico 16 years ago. Between two timelines, revisiting the past in the 2020s and living in the 2040s, this political and romantic piece explores what would happen if our people fought for Independence and how the political divide affects unity among individuals. It asks us: Is power worth losing your loved ones, your country, your culture, and your humanity? And is love and care for these powerful enough to push an oppressive government affecting us?
Details
Run Time: 60 mins
Ticket Price: $25

PWYC Options $5+

Venue: Asian Arts Initiative Third Floor

Dates: September 8, 2026 - September 16, 2026

September 8, 2026 7.15pm

1219 Vine Street

General Admission: $25

PWYC Options

September 13, 2026 12.15pm

1219 Vine Street

General Admission: $25

PWYC Options

September 16, 2026 5.45pm

1219 Vine Street

General Admission: $25

PWYC Options


About the Artist

Joel De Jesus-Pacheco (He/They) is a Philly theater artist, born and raised in Puerto Rico, where he started his acting training 10 years ago. His most recent training was at Temple University (BA in Theater/Acting), where he performed in various productions, including Beating a Dead Horse (Todd), The Tempest (Adrian/US Trinculo), and Airness (Bartender/Male Swing). He also had the chance to work as a playwright, with one of his short plays produced for TU Side Stage’s Ben Vargas Short Stuff festival, and as a dramaturg with Temple productions of Our Country’s Good and The Anastasia Trials in the Court of Women. During this time, he’s grown fond of creating and performing new and uncommon works. As a queer Latinx artist, he focuses on portraying the realities of individuals, and through his years working and training as a performer, playwright, and dramaturg, he’s had the privilege of advocating for groups that typically go underrepresented in media. Joel focuses on these artistic goals because he believes in combating systemic issues that result in less representation for many people’s journeys and experiences.

  • Joel De Jesus-PachecoPlaywrightdejesuspachecojoel@gmail.com
  • Alex NievesCo-Directoralexnieves0520@gmail.com
  • Anthony CosgroveCo-Directorant101004@gmail.com
  • Emilia HoardDramaturgehoard05@gmail.com
  • Indira ClairborneStage Managericlairborne10@gmail.com
  • Michaela ChugkowskiAssistant Stage Managermichaelacreads@gmail.com
  • John TroySet Designer/Lighting Designer jtroy0248@gmail.com
  • Serenity SanchezSound Designeriserenity2006@gmail.com
  • Genevieve TeasleyCostume DesignerGinnyfae25@gmail.com
  • Not AssignedHair & Makeup
  • Ezra MisdaryPromotion Artist/Graphic Designerezramisdary00@gmail.com
  • Role Not AssignedCésar
  • Role Not AssignedAlba
  • Karla MondriguezJuliaksmondriguez@gnail.com
  • Ethan EsquilinOmartriplee1031@gmail.com
  • Role Not AssignedRodrigo
  • Role Not AssignedFernando
  • Andrea AbateLolaabate.andrea2003@gmail.com
  • Clarissa Ramirez HernandezPatriciaclariram06@gmail.com
  • Camille HalaisValentinacamillehalais05@gmail.com
  • Ella SolesTownspeople (u/s Lola & Valentina) ellagym14@gmail.com
  • 3 more roles not assignedTownspeople

Accessibility & Content Considerations

Contact the Fringe Festival Box Office for up to date accessibility information.

This event is appropriate for ages 13+

Violent Content

Adult Language

Covid-19 Safety policy

This event does not require masks to be worn


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