In The Heights

In The Heights - March 25 - March 26, 2022

Reading Senior High School

Who's Who

Jared Almonte

as Usnavi

Jared is a junior and is feeling great to be back onstage! He is a member of the Concert Choir, Vocal Company, and has been seen on the RHS stage in You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown and Sister Act. Jared believes that making good memories is what makes life special. He hopes that everyone has a great time watching our show!
Elena Crespo

as Nina Rosario

Elena is ecstatic to be playing Nina during her senior year at RHS! She is a member of choir, Vocal Company, NHS and has participated in the RHS musicals Hairspray, Sister Act, and You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown. To Elena, home is with the people she loves and where she feels most comfortable. She considers the cast of ITH to be family.
Eric Acosta

as Benny

Eric is a junior and has been an active member of choir since 7th grade. He is a member of Vocal Company and participates in Berks Youth Chorus & the Pal Center For The Arts. This is Eric’s third RHS show, with his most notable role being Schroeder in You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown. Eric has found a very comfortable and safe space within the musical theatre community and has found home in the friends and family that he has made within the cast.
Deilenys Melendez

as Vanessa

Deilenys comes from a very musical family and started singing before she could speak. She’s in Concert Choir, Vocal Company, has sung with BYC and is part of the worship team at her church. Being part of this cast has felt like home. No matter our ethnicity, appearance, or difference in beliefs, this cast is welcoming. Deilenys will graduate RHS in June and hopes to attend Alvernia.
Celeste Vega Richardson

as Daniela

Celeste is a senior and president of the RHS Concert Choir. She is also a soprano section leader and member of Vocal Company. A true music student, she has taken piano, songwriting and voice classes. This is her fourth musical at the High. Celeste found home within the music department being able to share passions and values with people who understand her vision.