A Note from Sammy Lopez
Dear Friends, Creating this show, inspired by my real-life Abuelita, is not only a dream come true—but it’s an opportunity to share with our youngest audiences the power of community. I’ve brought so much love and joy to the development of this story that offers audiences the chance to see culture uplifted in an interactive theatre environment. I cannot wait to bring the show to the families at Brooklyn Children’s Museum, NY Botanical Garden, Staten Island Children’s Museum, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Queens Museum. Sammy Lopez Resident Director, New York City Children’s Theater Creator ¡Corre, Abuelita, Run!
Activities
Below are downloadable activity sheets for the whole family to enjoy!
Design a Sign!
Create a Gram Gram!
Write About Your Borough
Meet the Team
Meet the incredible cast and creative team that is bringing NYCCT’s ¡Corre, Abuelita, Run! to life!
Eve – Junior Producer
MJ – Junior Producer
Amaira – Junior Producer
Cast
Erika Garcia
Position - Martha
Erika Garcia (she/her) is a recent graduate from Syracuse University with a BFA in Acting and is thrilled to be making her New York City theater debut. Read More…
Jasmine Maldonado
Position - Abuelita
Jasmine Maldonado (she/her) is thrilled to join NYCCT to share ¡Corre, Abuelita, Run! with all five boroughs of Nueva York. Thank you to the NYCCT production team and cast for the beautiful opportunity to create such a meaningful story. Read More…
Maria Victoria Polanco
Position - Emily
Maria Victoria Polanco (she/her) is a Bronx Native and graduate of the Syracuse University Drama program! She is delighted to be a part of bringing this story to the youth of her home city! Read More…
Talia Ruiz
Position - Swing/Community Guide
Talia (she/her) is so excited to do her first show at NYCCT! She is a recent graduate of NYU Steinhardt's Master in Musical Theater. Read More…
Creative Team
Adeline Santello
Position - Assistant Costume Designer
Adeline Santello (she/her) is a recent graduate of Syracuse University and is currently working as a costume design assistant at The Juilliard School. Read More…
Brooke Singer
Position - Props Consultant
Brooke Singer is a Houston Native based in NYC and is sometimes referred to as a half kid/ half adult. An artist in many forms, Brooke has a BFA in Musical Theatre from CCPA at Roosevelt University in Chicago. Read More…
Carmen Maria Martinez
Position - Costume Designer
Carmen M. Martinez is a costume and set designer splitting her time between NYC and Syracuse, NY. She lives with her wiener dog Clementina, loves fresh flowers, and knit sweaters. Read More…
Frank Ruiz
Position - Assistant Director
Frank Ruiz (He/Him) is a proud first-generation Nicaraguan artist and educator, currently serving as the Education Coordinator for New York City Children's Theater. Read More…
Krystal Brenes
Position - Production Stage Manager
Krystal T. Brenes (she/her/ella) is a Native New Yorker from Washington Heights of Latine and Italian descent. She has been involved in the performing arts since the age of three. Read More…
Sammy Lopez
Position - Writer and Director
Sammy Lopez (he/him) is a curious theatre-maker dedicated to uplifting historically excluded voices & stories through the arts. Read More…
- Alessandra C., age 7
- Alessia Y., age 4.5
- Alexander Y., age 5
- Anabella C., age 3
- Autumn B., age 6
- Cecilia F., age 5
- Chaehee S., age 6
- Charlie S., age 8
- Emma B, age 11
- Eric P., age 4
- Ferdinand S., age 3
- Fulton M., 9
- Ithan M., age 6
- Jiwoo G., age 9
- Jorie M., age 9
- Joshua D., age 10
- Josie K., age 4
- Julia G. B., age 7
- Julian S., age 4
- Louie D., age 7
- Luka S., age 9
- Marlow M., age 4
- Maya A., age 8
- Maya D., age 8
- Nikita S., age 6
- Paul V., age 5.5
- Poppy M., age 7
- Quincey P., age 4
- Riley H., age 4
- Roman S., age 11
- Sarah G. B., age 7
- Sloane G., age 5
- Solomon S., age 7
- Sophie T., age 6
- Victoria T., age 7
- Yuug P., age 7
Special Thanks
New York City Children’s Theater and the creative team of ¡Corre, Abuelita, Run! would like to thank Carrington Spires, Chris Hlinka, Children’s Museum of the Arts, Christy Briggs, Emma Waldman, Fisher Center, JT Baldassare, Matt Rodin, Park Prep Academy, Sam Yabrow, Tommy McKiernan, and all of the actors and musicians who contributed their time and talent to developmental readings and workshops of this piece.
The cast of ¡Corre, Abuelita, Run! would like to thank:
Jasmine Maldonado: My own “Abuelita” Gloria (Maldonado)
Talia Ruiz: Mi familia and mis amigas for being the best latinx community this chicana could ask for!
Our Partners
NYCCT is excited to bring ¡Corre, Abuelita, Run! to iconic NYC institutions in all five boroughs!
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