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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.

  • Creative Team
    Joel De Jesus-Pacheco
    Playwright dejesuspachecojoel@gmail.com
    Alex Nieves
    Co-Director alexnieves0520@gmail.com
    Anthony Cosgrove
    Co-Director ant101004@gmail.com
    Emilia Hoard
    Dramaturg ehoard05@gmail.com
    Indira Clairborne
    Stage Manager iclairborne10@gmail.com
    Michaela Chugkowski
    Assistant Stage Manager michaelacreads@gmail.com
    John Troy
    Set Designer/Lighting Designer jtroy0248@gmail.com
    Serenity Sanchez
    Sound Designer iserenity2006@gmail.com
    Genevieve Teasley
    Costume Designer Ginnyfae25@gmail.com
    Not Assigned
    Hair & Makeup
    Ezra Misdary
    Promotion Artist/Graphic Designer ezramisdary00@gmail.com

    Cast

    Role Not Assigned
    César
    Role Not Assigned
    Alba
    Karla Mondriguez
    Julia ksmondriguez@gnail.com
    Ethan Esquilin
    Omar triplee1031@gmail.com
    Role Not Assigned
    Rodrigo
    Role Not Assigned
    Fernando
    Andrea Abate
    Lola abate.andrea2003@gmail.com
    Clarissa Ramirez Hernandez
    Patricia clariram06@gmail.com
    Camille Halais
    Valentina camillehalais05@gmail.com
    Ella Soles
    Townspeople (u/s Lola & Valentina) ellagym14@gmail.com
    3 more roles not assigned
    Townspeople

Accessibility & Content Considerations

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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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