PÁSALE PÁSALE Cast

Adelaida is honored to be a part of such a joyful and empowering piece of art! She was previously seen in Head Over Heels at Diversionary Theatre in the role of Philoclea. Other credits include: Charlotte in Seasons (Oceanside Theatre Company), Brenda in Catch Me If You Can (SDMT), Casey in First Date (Onstage Playhouse), Swing in Evita (SD Rep), Sue in Carrie (ABC Theatre Co.), Cinderella in Into the Woods (OB Playhouse), and Sam in The Mad Ones (Grossmont College). I would like to thank my Abue for always believing in me. Te amo mucho! <3 Instagram: @adelaidamaria._

ANDREW GUTIERREZ is a San Diego based sound designer, actor, singer and songwriter . Recent projects include: First Date (Onstage Playhouse), Steel Magnolias (Backyard Renaissance), Daydreamer (TuYo), Azul (Diversionary Theatre), Iris & The Axe (Turnkey Theatre), We Will Not Describe The Conversation (Patchwork Theatre Company), Dog Sees God (dir. Katie Turner), Stupid F*cking Bird (Skull and Dagger Dramatic Society) and 2021 Festival of International Virtual and Augmented Reality Stories selection; Homecoming: A Meditation on the Natural World (Turnkey Theatre).

Analía Romero (she/her) is excited to play LuLu Pásale Pásale. You will see her make her Chance Theatre debut as Gabrielle in Call Your Mother. She was a parishioner in the indie movie musical, Spit Me Out, The Barn films. She has played Old Sally/Ensemble, 5Star Theatricals Oliver! Other roles include Doc inWest Side Story, La Catrina/La Mariposa La Lucha, WOWFest 2023, Abuela Claudia In The Heights SDMT, Penelope Pennywise in Urinetown, and Fruma Sara in Fiddler on the Roof. She has sung with the San Diego Opera, SACRA/PROFANA, and La Jolla Symphony Chorus. Analìa holds an M.M. in Afro-Latin music, Cal State L.A. and a B.A. in Music from Northern Arizona University. She is also a free-lance Mariachi guitarist/singer and teaches World Music with City Heights music school and Luminary Arts. Analia is represented by FSE talent, IG: @analiaromero01

Dave Rivas is grateful to be part of this exciting and new production of Pasale, Pasale! Audiences may have recently seen Dave as Pastor Greg in, Hand to God with The Roustabouts Theatre Co., and as Hector Santiago in the world premiere of, Star of Ocotillo at Onstage Playhouse. Other favorite roles include Eli Whitney in Anything Goes at San Diego Musical Theatre, Jacque Arc in, Mother of the Maid at Moxie, Nathan Detroit in Guys and Dolls at Coronado Playhouse, William Shatner, Kim Fowley and many others in 33 1/3 House of Dreams at SDREP, as well as roles in Oedipus El Rey at SDREP, The Car Plays at La Jolla Playhouse & El Henry, SDREP/LJPH. Dave is also an accomplished Voice actor with numerous TV & radio commercials and video games to his credit. In the world of video games, he is most known for being the voice of Frogger, The Captain of The U.S.S. Enterprise-F in Star Trek Online and Joey Drew in Bendy and the Dark Revival. For more on Dave go to www.daveyboyproductions.com

Enrique Arana (he/him/his) is a graduate from SDSU and is very excited and honored to be part of this cast and can’t wait for everyone to experience this incredible journey. He’s most recent work highlights Bernardo in West Side Story, Men 3 in First Date, and Cuchillos in Daydreamer.

GIANCARLO LUGO -he/him. He is currently playing the role of Carlos in Legally Blonde at SDMT. He has also previously been seen as Gonzalez in Abeba In The Tall Grass (La Jolla Playhouse POP Tour), Russian/bottle dancer/Yussel in Fiddler on The Roof (SDMT), Tiny Tom in Urinetown, The Musical (SDMT), Martirio in La Lucha (Optika Moderna, MCASD, La Jolla Playhouse WOW), Earthworm in James and The Giant Peach (Southwestern College), Victor Guerra in The Pros and Cons of Feeding Stray Cats (Playwrights Project). He would like to give many thanks to his family and mentors for the constant guidance and support! IG: giancarlo.lugo

Kailey Agpaoa (she/they) is an actor, vocalist, and theatre creative based out of San Diego! She is passionate about telling important stories, being a proud representative of the LGBTQ+ and global majority communities in her work, accessibility and EDIB, and all around, spreading joy and truth through creation. She has done work at various theatres around San Diego (including La Jolla Playhouse, Moxie Theatre, New Village Arts, Blindspot Collective, Bocón Arts, and Coronado Playhouse) and is represented by Shamon Freitas Model and Talent Agency. Gratitude to Patrice, Eliza and Mario, Andrea, her cast, crew, and band. Love to the fam, the homies, and Danyon. Free Palestine.

Marissa has been acting since age 10, performing for camera and stage. She graduated with San Diego State University’s Class of 2021 and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts with an emphasis in Performance. In the spring of 2020, she trained in and studied physical theatre and autobiographical theatre at the University of Kent in England. Despite the challenges and obstacles these times have presented, she is dedicated to spreading relief and love through her art. Marissa thanks her family, friends, instructors, and collaborators for believing in her and inspiring her always.

Maya Sofía is a local artist raised in Tijuana who spent her life crossing the border to attend a performing arts school here in San Diego. Maya graduated from CSUSM in 2022 and is happy to be back with this beautiful team. Some local credits include Felicia in Onstage Playhouse’s Star of Ocotillo, Anita in Teatro San Diego’s West Side Story, Noche in TuYo Theatre's “Daydreamer”, Mimi in SDMT's "Rent" and Olympe in CSUSM's "The Revolutionists". Maya's love for the performing arts is only a reflection of the love and support she has received from her family and loved ones.

Nancy Batres (She/Her) Is an actor/artist. Acting credits include: Remember That Time (Playwrights Project), Dream Hou$e (CSUSM & TuYo Theatre), Resistance Creates Beauty (Blindspot Collective - Connecting Flights project at SD International Airport), A Play About Something (Backyard Renaissance Theatre Company/ La Jolla Playhouse Without Walls Festival), Aztec Pirates & The Insignificance of Life on Mars - Reading - (San Diego Repertory Theatre Latinx New Play Festival), and A Mother's Mother (Playwrights Project).

Hi! I'm Sophie Gonzalez, a 16-year-old actor who absolutely loves musical theatre. My journey on the stage began in 2021 when I enrolled in musical theatre classes and ever since then, I have blossomed into a well-rounded performer. I've gotten to perform in some amazing shows – Head Over Heels, The Spongebob Musical, Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella, and Puffs. But theatre's not just about being in the spotlight. I also discovered a love for the behind-the-scenes magic. Stage managing How I Became a Pirate and Tomas and The Library Lady taught me the importance of keeping things running smoothly and making sure every show is a hit for the audience. Musical theatre is my passion, and I'm always learning and growing. Every rehearsal and performance is a chance to get better. There's so much to explore and I can't wait to see what the future holds!

TAMARA RODRIGUEZ Theatre credit: world premiere GROUP! A NEW MUSICAL (Passage Theatre) House Of Joy (San Diego Rep) KISS MY AZTEC (La Jolla Playhouse) The Pitch -World premiere with Paul Rodriguez (LATC); Up Here -world Premiere (La Jolla Playhouse); Yoga Play as Romola (MOXIE Theatre). Regional: Evita, Cabaret, Rock of Ages (Cygnet); Chicago (Moonlight Stage); Westside Story as Maria (Pechanga Casino Resort); Camelot (TheBarnStageCompany); Mary Poppins Regional Tour (Theatre Royale); Les Misérables Regional Tour (Theatre Royal) TV: Sweet Fifteen: Mom, I Want to be an Artist (Telemundo) and Buscando a Timbiriche, La Nueva Banda (Univision). Film: “Sugar silence and everyday violence”, “Cholo Zombies”, “Tazmania” Concerts: Nokia Theatre Live with Shakhar Binespajooh alongside the L.A Philharmonic; Lena Horne Tribute (Isabella Gardner Museum), ALBUM CREDITS: " Infinite Energy" "Radiance" (Buddha Music Group). Graduated cum-laude with a dual major in Voice and Songwriting from Berklee College Of Music.www.tamararodriguezmusic.com@itsnottodayitstamara

I am currently a Sophomore in college double majoring in Music and Theatre, as they have been my passion from a very young age. However, playing Nala in The Lion King is what truly made me fall in love with performing in Musical Theatre, and made me decide to pursue it as a career during and after college. That is because I loved having the opportunity to work alongside devoted people who shared my passion, in order to vividly enact personal stories. Thus, allowing others to resonate with them and feel the sense of community and empowerment performing makes me feel.