esperaré

by Antonia Cruz-Kent

When young Nuyorican-Jewish Toñita/Toni’s heart is broken, her guardian angel, Marian, appears to her in a dream to guide her through this sorrow. During this cosmic journey, Toñita/Toni is re-introduced to two important men in her life from each side of her family, who died when she was a child. As she walks in her ancestor’s shoes, she learns from their mistakes, rejoices in their triumphs, and in the end, learns what big love really means.

Cast & Crew

Toñita/Toni - Jackie Leon
Great Uncle Bud - Keith Weiss
Abuelo - Juan Ramirez Jr.
Marian - Flower Estefana Rios

Dramaturgy by Dezi Tibbs
Produced by Kalen Sakima
Stage Managed by Lucas Gomes
Assistant Stage Managed by Adrian Costa
Scenic & Projection Design by Karen Loewy Movilla
Costume & Props Design by Hyoju Cheon
Lighting Design by Willem Hinternhoff
Co-Sound Design by Liam Bellman-Sharpe
Co-Sound Design by Udi Gershuni
Swing Choreography by Paul Romeo Jr.
Cover Art by Myron "Bud" Weisberg

Photographed by Anthony Sertel Dean

This was presented at the Schapiro Studio at Columbia University in February 2023