Joel De Jesus-Pacheco

Joel De Jesus-Pacheco (He/They) is a Philly theater artist, born and raised in Puerto Rico, where he started his acting training 10 years ago. He graduated from Temple University (BA Theater/Acting)and has performed a variety of shows, including: Beating a Dead Horse (Todd), The Tempest (Adrian/US Trinculo), and Airness (Bartender/Male Swing). He’s also had the chance to work as a playwright with a play being produced for TU SideStage’s Ben Vargas Short Stuff festival, as well as a dramaturg with Temple productions Our Country’s Good and The Anastasia Trials in the Court of Women.

Joel is currently developing the first part of his debut full-length play for the Philadelphia Fringe Festival this upcoming September titled “Amor/Libertad”, with a story that follows the realities of Puerto...

Joel De Jesus-Pacheco (He/They) is a Philly theater artist, born and raised in Puerto Rico, where he started his acting training 10 years ago. He graduated from Temple University (BA Theater/Acting)and has performed a variety of shows, including: Beating a Dead Horse (Todd), The Tempest (Adrian/US Trinculo), and Airness (Bartender/Male Swing). He’s also had the chance to work as a playwright with a play being produced for TU SideStage’s Ben Vargas Short Stuff festival, as well as a dramaturg with Temple productions Our Country’s Good and The Anastasia Trials in the Court of Women.

Joel is currently developing the first part of his debut full-length play for the Philadelphia Fringe Festival this upcoming September titled “Amor/Libertad”, with a story that follows the realities of Puerto Ricans on the Island under political oppression and how it affects their lives and relationships.

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Scripts

Amor/Libertad - Part 1

Written by Joel De Jesus-Pacheco

Cast Size
9—15
Genre
drama,
melodrama,
political

A political piece set in the plot's past (2020s) and present (2040s) It follows the story of Cesar, who tells Valentina (his daughter) the story of how his relationship with Alba (Valentina's mother) shapes the political future of Puerto Rico. What happened before our people fought for independence, and how the political divide affected unity among individuals. Is power worth losing your loved ones, your country...

A political piece set in the plot's past (2020s) and present (2040s) It follows the story of Cesar, who tells Valentina (his daughter) the story of how his relationship with Alba (Valentina's mother) shapes the political future of Puerto Rico. What happened before our people fought for independence, and how the political divide affected unity among individuals. Is power worth losing your loved ones, your country, your culture, and your humanity? And is love and care for these powerful enough to push an oppressive government affecting us?

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Guts and Brains

Written by Joel De Jesus-Pacheco

Cast Size
3
Genre
comedy,
horror,
mystery/thriller,
science fiction

After watching a B-list horror flick “Bark Attack” and some discussion over the standing of their relationship, Yadiel and Noah are attacked by their dog Sparky, who has unexpectedly gone feral. The duo must put their relationship issues aside and overcome this fearful attack.

After watching a B-list horror flick “Bark Attack” and some discussion over the standing of their relationship, Yadiel and Noah are attacked by their dog Sparky, who has unexpectedly gone feral. The duo must put their relationship issues aside and overcome this fearful attack.