Reyna De Jesus

Madrugada En Manhattan (Manhattan's Midnights): In the heart of Loisaida (Lower East Side), Toro, a Nuyorican musician, is haunted by the spirit of Luna. But she's more than a spirit, she is a memory; she's a messenger of forgotten love, a cosmic destiny, a love from a past life. Toro must awaken to who he truly is- BORICUA. If he fails, humanity never know true love and the stars will vanish from the night sky. Blending Puerto Rican folklore, Latino rhythms, and poetic magical realism, Madrugada en Manhattan (Manhattan's Midnights) is more than a love story, it is an epic bilingual drama, a revolution, and a tribute to culture’s power to outshine even the darkest night. Written and Directed by, international artistic diplomat, Reyna de Jesús Music arranged and produced by, Grammy nominee, Adan Perez

Madrugada en Manhattan (Manhattan's Midnights): En el corazón de Loisaida, Toro, un músico neoyorquino, se encuentra con el espíritu de Luna. Pero Luna es más que un espíritu: es un recuerdo, una mensajera de un amor olvidado, un destino cósmico, un amor de una vida pasada. Toro tiene que despertar a quien realmente es: BORICUA. Si no, la humanidad jamás conocerá el amor verdadero y las estrellas desaparecerán del cielo nocturno. Combinando el folclor puertorriqueño, los ritmos latinos y el realismo mágico poético, Madrugada en Manhattan (Manhattan's Midnights) es más que una historia de amor: es un drama bilingüe épico, una revolución y un homenaje al poder de la cultura para brillar en la inmensa oscuridad. Escrita y dirigida por Reyna de Jesús Arreglo y producción músical por, Adán Pérez.

freshman play

Erica sits in the salon chair, ready for a total transformation… until the overthinking kicks in. This comic monologue captures the chaos of decision-making, self-image, and identity through one woman's hilarious spiral over something as “simple” as a new hair style. It's a love letter to change — and to indecisive baddies everywhere.

In the bedroom of their recently deceased mother, two estranged half-sisters collide over boxes of memories, buried resentments, and long-held family secrets. Sister Act is a raw, bilingual dramedy about grief, identity, and the painful process of making peace — not just with loss, but with each other.

(Full Length. One Act) When new immigration policies impacts Father Garcia's church, this Catholic Priest questions his own religion, faith, and parish as he recognizes their intolerance for Mexican immigrants like him.

(2-3 minutes) Letting go is hard. Especially for Junior. He desperately wants to hold on to his mother even though his mother is off to a better place. Junior learns how to repay his mother for a lifetime of love.
TW* Death of a parent

(2-3 minute) We are separated by language barriers everyday, yet on this particular Christmas day, Madonna and Jasna Gora find that even though they may be different, they can still be friends and help each other out.

(5-7 minutes) Melissa is getting ready to marry the love of her life. When things go wrong and not even her maid of honor, Ricky, can make her feel better...what will she do?

(2-3 minutes) Two siblings with a complicated relationship come together under unpleasant circumstances. They communicate to each other in their own unique way and ultimately show their love for each other in their own unique way.
TW* death of a parent

(2-3 minutes) Luis and Saida were in love. They miss each other so much they decide to have one last night together. It doesn't mean anything. It's just a chance for their bodies to formally say good-bye. Then they will be able to move on. Right?
TW* Bodily harm.

(5-6 minutes) A fun comedy about two single people finding hope in being parents. They finally aren't alone.
TW* talk of pregnancy loss and domestic violence.

(10 minutes) Ruby is at war with herself. She refuses to embrace her Mexican culture to fit in with the life she has created for herself in America. Plus, she's getting older. It's getting harder and harder to keep up her perfect, American image. Maybe a visit from a handsome stranger will help her embrace who she really is.

(Full Length. One Act) Life is a ‘A Real B.’ Especially for these four young women that travel to Tijuana, Mexico to celebrate the bachelorette party of their terminally ill best friend, Yaya.
Yaya is about to marry the love of her life! Watch as Yaya celebrates with her sister, long time best friends, and soon-to-be gringa sister-in-law! No use getting upset about the past. It’s all about being excited for the future. Except for one small thing...she's going to die.
Explore the relationships between women, how they manage various traumas, mature with age, and the injustices along the Mexican – American border. Explore what it means to be ‘A Real B.'

*TW* strong language, drugs and alcohols, suicidal ideation, life/death, talk about sexual assault and abortion
Inspired by 'A Real Bitch.' by Hally Platz

(5 MINUTES) First glimpse of a full-length play.
Richard, a ruthless college professor, excels in the world of mathematics not necessarily as a family man. As Richard faces mortality, he attempts to reunite with his estranged daughter. Finally accepting his daughter, he goes on one last adventure. The adventure takes him south of the border to search for Roberto.