Raíces Theatre Company

08/30/2025

¡Nos vemos en el teatro! See you at the theatre! Theatre of Youth

08/29/2025

✨ We’ve been having so much fun workshopping The Magical Closet Mystery this week at Theatre of Youth, and now YOU get to join in the magic! 🎭💫

📍 Come to TOY (203 Allen Street) this Saturday at 2 PM for a heartwarming, exciting, and meaningful experience the whole family will love. 🐸🐷🐓

Don’t miss it—this is going to be special! ❤️

🎟️ Grab your tickets here:
https://ci.ovationtix.com/36244/production/1248499?performanceId=11680433&fbclid=IwQ0xDSwL8NkNleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHglYBIP58oj_o74eWoXbZGFnenFCcNkiib65qFlzoGR5NpjIAduQkGwQ_w-c_aem_MuM3PN7NqZ06oGRQvwffig

08/03/2025

🌴✨ A Closet, A Secret… A Magical Adventure Awaits! ✨🌴

🐷 🐓🐸Three siblings.
🚪 One mysterious closet.
🌠A journey to Puerto Rico that will change everything…

Join us for a live musical reading of a brand new show for young audiences—full of rich cultural heritage, mysterious magic, and rainforest-saving courage!🙌🏻🌺

🎭 WHEN: Saturday, August 30 @ 2 PM
📍 WHERE: Theater of Youth (203 Allen St, Buffalo)
🎤 WHO: Live reading + singing by the amazing RAÍCES Theatre Company actors
🎬 Directed by Victoria Pérez
📝 Written by María Pérez-Gómez

🗣 Stay after for a fun Q&A and help us bring this story to life!

🎟️ RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW!

https://ci.ovationtix.com/36244/production/1248499?performanceId=11680433&fbclid=IwQ0xDSwL8NkNleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHglYBIP58oj_o74eWoXbZGFnenFCcNkiib65qFlzoGR5NpjIAduQkGwQ_w-c_aem_MuM3PN7NqZ06oGRQvwffig

10/12/2024

A much needed conversation with our Venezuelan community.

10/12/2024

🔔 Reminder - this Sunday(10/13) at the Central Library at 2pm!
(1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo NY 14203)

– Tuesday, October 15th (11am) at The Belle Center
(104 Maryland St., Buffalo NY 14201)

Don’t miss these terrific actors as they take us through SHAKESPEARE & THE SPANISH GOLDEN AGE. A 45 minute play that centers around the similarities and differences between England and Spain during the Elizabethan era, featuring the writings of SHAKESPEARE, CERVANTES, & LOPE DE VEGA.

10/09/2024

Public performances of our Bilingual tour! Check out the details 👇

PUBLIC PERFORMANCES:
– Thursday, October 10th (12pm) at Westside Community Services
(161 Vermont St., Buffalo NY 14213)

– Sunday, October 13th (2pm) at Downtown Library (Ring of Knowledge)
(1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo NY 14203)

– Tuesday, October 15th (11am) at The Belle Center
(104 Maryland St., Buffalo NY 14201)

Don't miss these terrific actors as they take us through SHAKESPEARE & THE SPANISH GOLDEN AGE. A 45 minute play that centers around the similarities and differences between England and Spain during the Elizabethan era, featuring the writings of SHAKESPEARE, CERVANTES, & LOPE DE VEGA.

Raíces Theatre Company

09/27/2024

Thank you WNED PBS for this beautiful piece about Raíces Theatre Company. Special thanks to Joana Leamon for weaving our story together with such heart and authenticity.

Raíces Theatre Company, Buffalo's leading Latine theatre group, brings the diverse stories of Western New York’s Latine community to life through gripping pe...

09/19/2024

Up next for Raíces! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, SDP in collaboration with Raíces Theatre Company presents SHAKESPEARE & THE SPANISH GOLDEN AGE. A 45 minute play that centers around the similarities and differences between England and Spain during the Elizabethan era, featuring the writings of SHAKESPEARE, CERVANTES, & LOPE DE VEGA.

Performances will be held throughout Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15-October 15) at various schools and community centers. See below for the list of public performances.

PUBLIC PERFORMANCES:

– Thursday, October 10th (12pm) at Westside Community Services
(161 Vermont St., Buffalo NY 14213)

– Sunday, October 13th (2pm) at Downtown Library (Ring of Knowledge)
(1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo NY 14203)

– Tuesday, October 15th (11am) at The Belle Center
(104 Maryland St., Buffalo NY 14201)

CAST & CREW:

Actor: Yamilex Holguin
Actor: Victoria Perez
Actor: Isaiah Brown
Actor: Sandra Roberts

Co-Director: Victoria Perez
Co-Director: Cristalis Bonilla
Stage Manager: Tate Boccaccio
Costume Designer: Smirna Mercedes
Script Adaptation: Anthony Chase

For more information call (716) 856-4533 or visit our website:
https://shakespeareindelawarepark.org/shakespeare-the-spanish-golden-age/

05/20/2024

Raíces Theatre Company is proud to share that ensemble member, Alejandro Gómez is nominated for an Artie Award in the Outstanding Lead Actor in a Play category, for his performance as Roan in Bloom. A powerful play written by Marco Antonio Rodriguez, directed by Kate Mallinson and performed alongside Victoria Pérez. To see one of ours shine is an accomplishment for all! We celebrate you Alejandro! ¡WEPA!

05/01/2024

AUDITION NOTICE FROM

TOY is accepting submissions from Male Presenting Hispanic Actors (18-30) for the role of “José” in JUNIE B. JONES IN JINGLE BELLS, BATMAN SMELLS.

All necessary information can be found at www.theatreofyouth.org/audition.

05/01/2024

AUDITION NOTICE FROM Theatre of Youth!

TOY is accepting submissions from Male Presenting Hispanic Actors (18-30) for the role of "José" in JUNIE B. JONES IN JINGLE BELLS, BATMAN SMELLS.

All necessary information can be found at the link below.

AUDITIONS THEATRE OF YOUTH (TOY) ANNOUNCES 2024/2025 SEASON GENERAL AUDITIONS Please review all details! Theatre of Youth (TOY), is seeking submissions from fully vaccinated actors ages 18+, with availability for On School Time Performances. If you have worked for us in the past 3 years or attende....

03/30/2024

And just like that… we closed. Grateful for the opportunity to share The Magical Closet Mystery with young audiences throughout Western New York. Thank you Shea's Arts Engagement and Education for making it possible to tell our story at Shea's 710 Theatre. Thank you cast and crew for your commitment to telling the story honestly and with childlike joy. Until we meet again! ¡Hasta pronto!✨🚪✨