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 Joven Habana

In September 2016, University of Toronto PhD student Joanna Kocsis began research on the role of free time in the identity development of young people, using the community of Old Havana as a case study. In hopes of gaining deeper insight into the true value of free time, Joanna chose to use arts-based research methods to engage with her research participants and Joven Habana Popular Theatre Troupe was formed.
 

After whetting their appetites for drama through several public Popular Theatre performances, the members of Joven Habana asked Joanna if she could support them in the development and production of a short film based on the themes they had explored in their popular theatre pieces. 

Here We Are

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Cristhian Guerra

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Screenwriter. Acting coach. 

Plays Brayan.

Inspires us with his big dreams. 

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Laura Varona

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Screenwriter. Production Assistant. Plays Rebecca.

Is tireless, hardworking and brilliant. 

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Yeimys Figuera

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Plays Camila.

Is a skilled in many crafts and takes no $#it.

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Junior Costa

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Plays Emmanuel. 

Has a brilliant mind and contagious enthusiasm.

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Yoan Angarica

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Plays El Dany. 

Makes us laugh even through the depths of exhaustion. 

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Karla Cruz

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Plays Emma. 

Brightens every room she walks into.

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Stephanie Naranjo

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Plays Britney. 

Is the reason we got to do this project and is so loved by us all. 

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Amanda Oliva

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Plays Robin.

Takes her craft seriously and does not disappoint. 

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Christian Argote

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Plays el Jonny. 

Is our constant ray of sunshine and is always early. 

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Ruth Campo

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Plays Victoria.

Is wise beyond her years but doesn't let that slow her down.

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Maikol Revilla

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Plays Maikol. 

Is beautifully sweet and kind and

lives his truth. 

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Mónica Bello

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Plays Mónica. 

Knows how to bust a move and shares her passion generously.

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Alain de la Cruz

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Cinematographer. 

They call him El Súper for a reason.

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Reymer Sánchez

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Everything. Literally Everything.

Just the best thing that ever happened to us all. 

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Javier Pino

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Sound Engineer. Production Assistant.

When Pino speaks, people listen.

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Sheila Garcia

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Editor.

Basically a miracle-worker.

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Olga Prieto

Craft Services.

Whatever we needed it, whenever we needed it, she knew it before we did. 

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Joanna Kocsis

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So grateful.

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