About the Drama
Carlos has put distance between himself and his loved ones. He has made New York City his shield, but his almost anonymous big city life is threatened when his older sister Isa moves to the Big Apple and imposes herself in Carlo’s world.
Run Time: 10 Minutes
Please be advised that Promesa Promesota contains content on depression and suicide.
If you or someone you know is struggling with depression or has suicidal thoughts, please call the
National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.
Meet The Team
Gama Valle
Playwright
Gama Valle is a Puerto Rican director, playwright/screenwriter and freelance casting professional. He holds an M.F.A in Directing from The New School and a B.A. in Drama from the University of Puerto Rico. He is a member of New Light Theater Project Collective in NYC. www.gamavalle.com
IG: @gamavalle
Kaitlin Paige Longoria
Director
New York City actress, mixed media painter, and William Esper Studio Alum, Kaitlin Paige has worked extensively in both film and stage. “Promesa Promesota” will be Longoria’s directorial and Radio Drama debut. For updates on current and upcoming work, check out her website at www.kaitlinpaige.com
IG: @kaitlin_paige_
Fernando Gonzalez
Carlos
Fernando Gonzalez is an actor, science enthusiast and linguistics freak, ne'er-do-well, rascal, scamp, and synonym fan! He's happy to be working with NLTP once more after a great time with "Omega Kids" and "Breeders". Other credits include "Skinnamarink" (Next Door @ NYTW), "Minor Character" (UTR/The Public Theater), "Red Emma & the Mad Monk" (The Tank), Soho Rep, MCC, The Drama League, Classic Stage Company, New York Theatre Workshop, & New Dramatists. BFA from NYU Tisch/Playwrights Horizons. Fernando-gonzalez.com
IG: @uniqueid
Bertha Leal
Isa
Bertha Leal has a BFA from Florida International University. Off-Broadway: Meaningful Conversation (NLTP), Lucy Loves Me (INTAR Theatre) Other credits include: The Amparo Experience (Broadway Factor), Sexual Perversity in Chicago (Alliance Theatre Lab), References to Salvador Dali Make Me Hot (Unhinged Theatre Company).
IG: @bealeal
Jon Mulhearn
Sound Designer
Jon Mulhearn is a BADA '08 and DSU '10 alum, and is thrilled to be making his NLTP sound design debut! Previous acting credits include Nibbler (Stable Cable Lab), Biloxi Blues (People's Light), Run, Mourner, Run (Flashpoint Theater), 1776 (PA Shakespeare Festival). He is a member of New Light Theater Project.
Additional Resources
Mental Health America
The Trevor Project
National Latino Behavioral Health Association
Therapy for Latinx
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