Uptown Boys Cast

Frank Nibbs is a proud Washington Heights native and Dominican multi-hyphenate artist. He is widely recognized as a producer and host of the award-winning podcast Latinos Out Loud. Seamlessly blending his deep roots in Upper Manhattan with a passion for dynamic storytelling and comedy, Frank brings his distinct energy, humor, and sharp timing to the stage for this production.

Tuto Taveras (Chico) is a Dominican-born producer, filmmaker, actor, author, content creator, and ordained minister (One Spirit Interfaith Seminary). He holds a Bachelor's in Music Production and Engineering, a Bachelor's in Digital Cinematography, and a Master's in Digital Marketing from Full Sail University. Tuto currently serves as Director of Content Creation at the United Palace and is the creator/producer of 100% Dominicano. His acting credits include multiple commercials, TV projects, and the film Cuban Blood alongside Harvey Keitel. Deeply committed to community, he serves on the board of the Washington Heights & Inwood Chamber of Commerce and is actively involved with Cuentos con Santa. Whether through media, ministry, or the stage, his work is guided by a mission of culture, consciousness, and service.

Jonathan was “the greatest actor in the world” from the time he was 15 until he turned 19, at which time he learned his mom and dad’s opinions were not shared by the rest of the world. Since 1996, his mantra has been “Never underestimate the power of the arts as a teaching tool.” He discovered theatre is a Swiss Army knife of educational tools: creative drama, music, movement, puppetry, magic, crafting, scenes scripted for kids, and games (the first “role" many of us played was “IT” in “ Tag" or the monkey in “Monkey in the Middle”). He considers himself primarily a teaching artist, although he also does bubble presentations and magic shows as “Howdy Doodat” (howdydoodat.com )! He lives with his wonderful wife and even-more-wonderful daughters at the very tippy-tip of Manhattan, in Inwood. He wants to thank Adrian Miranda for giving him a chance, and wishes he could purchase a bottle of whatever stash of “belief in himself” Mr. Miranda seems to have unlimited access to.

Vincent Saia is a versatile New York actor whose stage credits run the gamut from Shakespearean classics (Macbeth, Hamlet) to contemporary repertory work at the 13th Street Repertory and The Acting Studio. Film and TV highlights include Analyze That, Che, and commercial work. A BFA Theatre graduate from William Paterson University, Vincent has trained at Lee Strasberg, HB Studio, and NYU. When he isn't on stage or screen, you might find him practicing dialects, fencing, or playing a sharp game of chess. Look up "Vincent Saia" on YouTube to see his demo reel.