'Freestyle: A Love Story' Makes Los Angeles Debut at Wilshire Ebell Theatre
Justina Machado and James Martinez lead the cast of George Valencia's production, with Judy Reyes executive producing.
The theater production "Freestyle: A Love Story" makes its Los Angeles debut at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre, with Justina Machado and James Martinez in the lead roles, according to Deadline.
George Valencia is the creator, director and co-writer of the production, writing alongside Lidia Ramirez. Judy Reyes serves as executive producer with Ana Ortiz and Malcolm Lam.
Attendees will hear music performed by Judy Torres and K7 of TKA.
Proceeds from the performance benefit the Sound of GOL Foundation and LA Watford Women Football Club.
Past Leads and Origins
Earlier leads of the production include Liza Colón-Zayas, David Zayas, Luna Lauren Vélez, Jon Seda, Freddy Rodriguez and Felix Solis. In the 80s and early 90s, Reyes and Valencia went to clubs to dance to freestyle artists such as Lisa Lisa and the Cult Jam, Expose and TKA. The two originally planned a documentary with John Leguizamo, but Covid disrupted the plans and the outlets they pitched lost interest.
Quick answers
Where does "Freestyle: A Love Story" make its Los Angeles debut?
The production debuts at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles.
Who stars in "Freestyle: A Love Story"?
Justina Machado and James Martinez star in the lead roles.
Who is behind "Freestyle: A Love Story"?
George Valencia is creator, director and co-writer alongside Lidia Ramirez, and Judy Reyes executive produces with Ana Ortiz and Malcolm Lam.