In The Heights

In The Heights - May 26 - May 31, 2016

Riverdale Children's Theatre

Who's Who

Juan Virella

as Usnavi

is thrilled to participate in another RCT production. Selected credits include Jimmy in Thoroughly Modern Millie, Billy in 42nd Street and Tin Man in The Wiz. Thank you to Becky, Derek, Alex, Eric, and Justina for taking the time to write my bio.
Daniel Mejil

as Sonny

is a freshman musical theatre major at Talent Unlimited and is very excited to be in this production. Some past RCT/Bronx House credits include: Beauty and the Beast (Beast), Madagascar Jr. (Alex), and High School Musical (Troy.) Special thanks and best of luck to everyone involved with this production!
Christina Jimenez

as Nina Rosario

is excited to appear as Nina in her 12th RCT show. RCT credits include Joseph (Narrator), 42nd Street (Andi Lee), Once on this Island (Asaka), and dance captain for Into the Woods, 42nd Street, and Millie. Other credits include Heathers 101 with iTheatrics and Ragtime with PPAS. Up next: Christina's professional premiere in Runaways the Musical at New York City Center July 6-9.
Amara Valerio

as Nina Rosario

is an 8th grade honor student at Yonkers Montessori Academy. This is Amara's 10th production with Riverdale Children's Theater. Favorite RCT appearances include Ti Moune in Once on this Island, Miss Hannigan in Annie, Nancy in Oliver, and Gabriella in High School Musical. Amara was the Yonkers Junior Idol 2014 and recently won 1st place in Putnam's Got Talent. Thanks to the entire RCT staff!
Cesar Aquino

as Kevin Rosario

is a 17 year old senior at In-Tech Academy and has appeared in over 18 shows with RCT, starting from the age of 10 until now. Some favorites include Once on this Island (Ton-Ton Julian), 13 (Malcolm), and Grease (Doody.) Cesar would like to thank Becky, Derek, Alex, Eric, and the cast of In the Heights for all of their hard work throughout this process.