Overview

In this deliciously funny new musical, based on the #1 New York Times bestselling phenomenon, you will learn that dragons love tacos. They love chicken tacos, beef tacos, great big tacos, and teeny tiny tacos. So, if you want to lure a bunch of dragons to your party, you should definitely serve tacos! Where there are tacos, there is also salsa. Beware, if a dragon accidentally eats spicy salsa… oh boy, you are in red-hot trouble!  

Adapted from the best-selling book, Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin and illustrated by Daniel Salmieri. Script by Cristina Pippa and music and lyrics by Sharon Kenny. Art © 2012 by Daniel Salmieri

Relaxed Performance: March 8th, at 5:30pm

A Relaxed Performance is an inclusive live theatrical experience designed to be accessible to individuals with sensory sensitivities, people with disabilities, or anyone who might benefit from a more relaxed environment. Along with offering a few technical modifications and support materials, this supportive environment provides an opportunity to attend live theatre in a comfortable setting. As the name suggests, these performances are less formal and more supportive of sensory, communication, movement and learning needs. At no time will anyone be asked to leave the performance due to sound, movement or behaviors related to cognitive/developmental abilities.

A slight technical modification for our relaxed performances will include our house lights remaining on, but at a lower level.
Prior to the performance, there will be a social story that describes the events of the day. This can be found at the Box Office. During the performance, there will be a designated quiet area in case patrons would like to step out. Patrons are able to come and go as needed.

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About Dragons Love Tacos: The Musical

  • 60 minutes
  • Orlando Family Stage
    located in Loch Haven Park
    1001 E Princeton St, Orlando, FL 32803, USA

Advisories

This show has:

  • Fog / Haze
  • Flashing Lights

Special Performances

  • American Sign Language Interpreted Show (ASL)

    Sunday February 23, 2025 2:00 pm
  • Audio Descriptive Show (AD)

    Sunday March 2, 2025 2:00 pm

Opening Weekend Events

  • Chill In Tacos Pop-Up

    Saturday February 8, 2025 1:00 pm
  • Sami’s Tacos Pop-Up

    Saturday February 8, 2025 1:00 pm
  • Chill In Tacos Pop-Up

    Sunday February 9, 2025 11:00 am

Make It a Full Fiesta!
Before or after the show, keep the taco party going! Join us outside Orlando Family Stage this weekend, featuring delicious eats from these amazing vendors:
:taco: Sami’s Tacos – Tacos & Oaxacan Street Food
Feb. 8 from 1:00-5:30 PM
One of Central Florida’s most sought-after pop-up vendors, Sami’s Tacos serves up authentic Oaxacan street fare y más! Enjoy fresh, flavorful tacos and more to make your outing even more delicious.
:icecream: Chill In Tacos Ice Cream
Feb. 8 from 1:00-5:30 PM & Feb. 9 from 11:00 AM-3:30 PM
The original and exclusive Ice Cream Taqueria™, Chill In Tacos creates an unparalleled dessert experience using liquid nitrogen to make small-batch, handcrafted ice cream. With only four simple ingredients—milk, cream, sugar, and a pinch of salt—this is ice cream the way it’s meant to be!

Credits

Artistic Director: Jeffrey M. Revels
Executive Director: Chris Brown

CAST

Ari Aviles: Sammie
Malcolm Gibson: Shishito
Brent Jordan: Professor Alen Puff
Alaina Rene Kizer: Florina, Swing (Bell, Kodi, Orla O’Leary)
Daniel Martinez: Chipotle, Swing (Professor Puff, Shishito), Vocal Captain
Marisa Quijano-Sirois: Bell
Irelyn Silvestro: Carolina, Robbie Alternate, Swing (Sammie), Dance Captain
Wendy Starkand: Orla O’Leary
Parker Ross Williams: Robbie
Roma Zizza: Kodi

CREATIVE TEAM

Director: Tara Kromer
Associate Director: Chris Bresciani
Choreographer: Carlos Garland
Music Director: Maura Sitzmann
Scenic Designer: Cliff Price
Costume Designer: Matthew Carl
Lighting Designer: Philip Lupo
Sound Designer: Anthony Narciso**
Associate Sound Designer: Cheyenne Dalton
Props Designer: Sarah Bender Allen
Puppet Designer: Nic Parks

PRODUCTION CREW

Stage Manager: Jordan Simon
Assistant Stage Manager: B. Zane Tesfazghi
Scenic Charge Artist: Sarah Bender Allen
Scenic Artist: Cali de Armas, Mia Coleman
Costume Technicians: Kathia Rodriguez
Wig Technician: Carmen Medina
Electricians: Jillian Beatty, Corina Brown, Will Cuevas, Nova Ragen, Rachel Robinson
Props Technician: Cali de Armas, Reme Elias
Puppet Build Crew: Grace Auls, Jason Cotto, Jessie Williams
Lighting Programmer: Kelsey Forero

RUN CREW

Light Board Operator: Nova Ragen
Sound Board Operator: Carter Heitkamp
Backstage Run Crew: Sophia Ayala, Taina Mercado
Wardrobe Crew: Katherine Ross
Spot Light Operators: Solmarie Cruz Martinez, Avianna Tato

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