Student/Cast List & Bios

[In Alphabetical Order]

Elbert Casey; Co-Writer
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Jasmin Castaneda; Co-Writer, Asst. Stage Manager
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Celena DeJohnette; Co-Writer, “Celena”, “Ms. Teacher #2”, “Reporter #3”
Celena is an introverted artist who uses the support of her family and friends to motivate her. She thinks of the cast and crew as her family. She is a nature and animal lover.

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Kenneth Galindo; Co-Writer, “Kenneth”
Kenneth is a sixteen year old native of Los Angeles. He enjoys playing sports, primarily soccer, basketball, and handball. He’s always had an interest in theater arts which is part of why he is thankful for Watts Village Theater Company for giving them this opportunity. He enjoys trying new things in life and hopes to be successful. He hopes to one day become a doctor.

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Stephani Galvez; Co-Writer, Interviewer, “Stephani”, “Ms. Teacher #1, Mother #1
Stephani Galvez, born May 31, 1996, grew up in South East Ca. Despite the indifference of her parents, she has always enjoyed performing in front of an audience. She previously starred in Romeo & Juliet, Best Friends, and Middle Class. In addition to dancing and acting, singing is also a critical part of her life having sung for the St. Emydius Church Choir, South Gate High’s Chorale, and performed “Breakaway” at her Middle School Graduation.

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Mayra Grimaldo; Co-Writer, “Mayra”, “Reporter #1”
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TaMonicka Jenkins; Co-Writer, “TaMonicka”
Being an outsider to California, TaMonicka thought she would never be able to relate to and understand the natives. Her involvement with UNLockeD helped her to do just that. She would like to say thank you from the support she received from MENTE , her teachers, Mr.Dumalog, who had gotten her interested in the production. Finally, special thanks to her cast and crew. Those people truly did this for the love of it.

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Edgar Joya; Co-Writer, “Edgar”
Edgar is a tall, lovable, happy, random guy. This experience has been the best that he can recall, having spent the last few months being educated in singing, dancing, and acting.  He would like to thank his fellow cast members for being there for him, David Mack, Raul Cardona, Joe Cedillo, & Aaron Saldaña for making it possible, and you, his audience, for your attendance and support.

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Natali Larios; Co-Writer
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Yasmin Lopez; Stage Crew

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Errol Miller; “Errol”
Errol Miller was born and raised in Los Angeles. This is his second production with Watts Village Theater Company. He is very energetic and loves to share his character’s voices. He hopes to continue doing productions in the future and plans to make a career out of this desire. He would like to thank his family and friends and all the cast and crew of the play.

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Bianka Moore; Co-Writer
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Precious C. Quintana; Co-writer, “Precious”
Precious had always admired the arts from a young age. She felt like an outcast, sad, believing that she would never have a chance to be in a production because of the community she lived in. That is why she’s grateful to W.V.T.C. for inspiring the youth of her community to develop and try something new. She finds it especially exciting that their own words are beings used and hopes that their message is delivered.

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Angel Ramos; Co-Writer; “Angel”, “Ceasar Chavez”
Angel Ramoz was born in El Salvador on August 23, 1996. He studied at the private school, Colegio Centro America, prior to moving to Los Angeles and transferring into Locke 1 in January, 2010. Animo Watts Village Theater Company opened the doors for new opportunities for him, helping him to discover his capabilities and the benefits of teamwork. For him, this has been an amazing experience. His desire is to one day become a doctor.

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Genaro “Jack” Reyes; Interviewer, Co-Writer, “Jack”
Genaro, a.k.a. Jack, is a sixteen-year-old native of L.A. who’s dream is to become a performer. He likes to sing, dance, and act because he believes these abilities are ambassadors to his emotions. He loves the spirit generated from working in the field of entertainment and the vibe the audience exhales. He’s not afraid of self-expression and encourages others to be the same.

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Ferdinand Sigue; “Mr. Teacher #1”, “Ferdinand”
Ferdinand is a young, aspiring student who loves drama and theater. He is a person in good academic standing, with a high G.P.A. He is also a multitasker, working on various after school programs and extracurricular activities, including N.J.R.O.T.C. He is also the Youth Representative of the Watts Neighborhood Council, serving to make his community a better place.

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Jazmine Tapia; Interviewer, Co-Writer, “Jazmine”
A fifteen-year-old Sophomore at Animo Locke 1, Jazmine hopes to one day become a forensic psychologist. She enjoys spending time in nature and talking with friends and family whenever she can. Her favorite hobby is eating delicious food.

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Carlos Joel Velador; Co-Writer, “Carlos”, “Mr. Teacher #3”
Carlos Joel Velador was born and raised in Compton, California. In the sixth grade, he starred in Romeo & Juliet as Friar Lawrence. His favorite school subjects are science and math and he one day wishes to become a physicist or aeronautical engineer, though these career choices are still pending. His favorite hobby involves surfing the net and learning something new every day. Favorite quote: “Coincidence is God’s way of remaining anonymous.” –Albert Einstein.

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Roberto Velador; Co-Writer, “Roberto”, “Mr. Teacher #2”, “Reporter #2”
“Everything good I do, I do it for my mother.” Roberto’s mother has always tried her best to make his life the happiest it can be and, one day, he hopes to give her all that she gave him and more. In order to that accomplish that, he must continue to do his best in school so that he may attain the life that she always wished for him to have.

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Henry Alexander Ventura; Co-Writer
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Linda Vazquez; Co-Writer, “Linda”, “Substitute Teacher”, “Mother #2”
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Danielle Walker; “Danielle”, “Final Teacher”
Danielle Walker is thankful for the opportunity to be staring in another W.V.T.C & Green Dot production. Although she’s still searching for who she is, she aspires to be successful in all she does with the continued love and support of her family.