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

The Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation is thrilled to welcome the dynamic Paige Hernandez as our Fall 2025 Artist in Residence! A nationally acclaimed performer, director, choreographer, and playwright, Paige is known for her powerful blend of theater, dance, and hip-hop that inspires audiences of all ages.

About Havana Hop:

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.

This family program is for all ages and abilities. Sensory Bags will be available upon request, and ASL interpretation provided.

This performance is made possible in part by The Exchange

About Paige Hernandez:

Paige Hernandez is an award-winning multidisciplinary artist, celebrated for her work as a performer, director, choreographer, and playwright. Recognized nationally for her fusion of theater, dance, and hip-hop, Paige creates inclusive, high-energy experiences that captivate audiences of all ages. Her work has been commissioned by the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, and Smithsonian, and she’s been honored as a “Citizen Artist Fellow” by the Kennedy Center and one of the “Top 5 Most Produced Artists for Theatre for Young Audiences.” Paige is also the Associate Artistic Director of Everyman Theatre in Baltimore and the founder of B-FLY ENTERTAINMENT, through which she continues to develop and tour original works worldwide.

Host or Publisher Sarasota Performing Arts Foundation