Havana Hop

In-Person Pre-Recorded

Touring 24/25 & 25/26

Suggested for Grades Pre-K–3 and Family Programming

Created by Paige Hernandez from Baltimore, MD

Havana Hop: A Children’s Tale of Culture and Confidence!

Young Yeila dreams of being a superstar but her lack of confidence gives her awful stage fright. With advice from her mother and mentors, Yeila begins her journey to find her roots, get confidence and be amazing! Travel with Yeila who visits her grandmother in Cuba to add a salsa flavor to her own hip-hop style! The audience gets to dance along in this dynamic participation play where one actress creates three generations of lively women. Journey with Yeila as she discovers the fun of her multi-cultural heritage.

Production credits:

Written, choreographed and performed by Paige Hernandez
With original music by Nick “Nick tha 1da” Hernandez and Kris Funn
Director: Danielle Drakes
Set Design: Kris Funn
Projections: Paige Hernandez / Ruthmarie Tenorio
Commissioned by Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning, VA
Developed by Playhouse Square, Cleveland, OH

In-Person: 60 Minutes – No Intermission
Sensory Inclusive or Relaxed performances available
Pre-Recorded: 57 minutes

learning connections

- Hip-Hop Culture
- Cuban Culture
- Multi-generational Relationships
- Overcoming Fear
- Building Confidence
- Rhyme
- Dance and Movement
- Counting
- Bi-lingual Storytelling (English/Spanish)

Production Photo Credit: Jack Roman | Self portraits provided by Artist | Artwork: Olivia Mangione