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Born and raised in South Pasadena, California, Rudy began acting in plays and musicals in High School. He received his BFA in Theater Arts from the University of California Santa Barbara. In his senior year he received a research grant to study puppetry and movement theater and he has been making puppets for theater ever since.
Upon moving back to Los Angeles, Rudy began working with renowned theater companies like South Coast Repertory and Independent Shakespeare Company. His performance in "Angel of the Desert" at SCR was called "sensitive and emotionally raw" by the OC Examiner and he won a Best Supporting Actor award for that role. He is also part of the Ovation Award Nominated cast of "Edith Can Shoot Things And Hit Them" produced by Artists At Play.
On TV, Rudy enjoyed being a recurring host on "Disney 365" a beloved interstitial program on The Disney Channel. He's had guest roles on The Disney Channel and Nickelodeon. Most recently he was cast as Marty, a medical intern, on NBC's "Heartbreaker."
When he's not acting, Rudy enjoys playing his ukulele, riding his skateboard and writing plays for the theater.

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Review: IN THE HEIGHTS at Signature Theatre
by Jackson Malmgren - Feb 20, 2025

In Washington Heights, Usnavi (Ángel Lozada) sings to us about life in the neighborhood while carrying out his day-to-day activities involved in operating his bodega (“In the Heights”). There’s Sonny (Nicolas Garza), the young aspiring entrepreneur who helps Usnavi run things; Abuela Claudia (Rayanne Gonzales), Usnavi’s elderly neighbor who’s “not really [his] abuela;” and Vanessa (Adriana Scalice), a woman Usnavi is too shy to talk to, but who is trying to move out of Washington Heights as soon as possible.
Video: Watch a First Look at IN THE HEIGHTS at Signature Theatre
by Michael Major - Feb 18, 2025

Signature Theatre has released a video preview of In the Heights, with music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton, Encanto) and a book by Quiara Alegría Hudes (Daphne’s Dive, Water by the Spoonful).
Video: Inside Rehearsals For IN THE HEIGHTS at Signature Theatre
by Michael Major - Feb 11, 2025

See inside rehearsals for In The Heights at Signature Theatre! The new video features a look into choreography rehearsals, as well as interviews with the cast and creative team, a first look at the set design, and more.
Video: 'In the Heights' from IN THE HEIGHTS at Signature Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 8, 2025

Watch Ángel Lozada and the cast of IN THE HEIGHTS at Signature Theatre perform the title song in the video here! Performances will run from February 11 – May 4, 2025.
Video: Signature Theatre's IN THE HEIGHTS Cast Rehearses 'Carnaval del Barrio'
by Michael Major - Jan 31, 2025

Watch the cast of Signature Theatre's In the Heights rehearse 'Carnaval del Barrio.' The video features Ángel Lozada, Berto Fernández and more! The musical features music by Lin-Manuel Miranda (Hamilton, Encanto) and a book by Quiara Alegría Hudes.
Cast & Creative Team Set for IN THE HEIGHTS at Signature Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 14, 2025

Signature Theatre has revealed the cast and creative team for In the Heights, with music and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda and a book by Quiara Alegría Hudes. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Review: WAITRESS Whips Up Warmth and Wit at Arvada Center
by Jon Bee - Sep 10, 2024

I have long been a Sara Bareilles stan. My love for she and her music stems from my high school days, extends to my college years when I saw her twice in concert, and leads to where we are now: Bareilles making her way from concert venues to theatrical stages, earning three Tony nominations along the way for her work on the latest show to make its way to the Arvada Center, Waitress.
Video: Get A First Look At Cleveland Playhouse's IN THE HEIGHTS
by Joshua Wright - May 21, 2024

Get a first look at Cleveland Play House's production of In The Heights now through June 9, 2024 in the Allen Theatre. Check out the video!
IN THE HEIGHTS to Complete Cleveland Play House's 108th Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 17, 2024

Cleveland Play House will conclude its 2023-2024 season with IN THE HEIGHTS by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Learn more and see how to purchase tickets.
Review: IN THE HEIGHTS at Marriott Theatre, Lincolnshire IL
by Tina St. Angelo Wetzel - Feb 1, 2024

The new production at Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire is In The Heights. The music and lyrics are by Lin-Manuel Miranda (pre-Hamilton) and the book is by Quiara Alegria Hudes.  Washington Heights in New York City is the setting. This is a story about hope, love but mostly family.
Photos: The Argyle Theatre Presents MARY POPPINS
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 2023

The Argyle Theatre, Long Island's largest year-round professional theatrical venue, will present Disney's Mary Poppins. See photos from the production.
Photos: The Cast of MARY POPPINS at the Argyle Theatre Celebrates Opening Night
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 13, 2023

The Argyle Theatre officially opened its production of Disney's Mary Poppins on November 11. Check out photos from opening night here!
Photos: MARY POPPINS Cast Takes Opening Night Bows at The Argyle Theatre
by Genevieve Rafter Keddy - Nov 12, 2023

The Argyle Theatre is currently presenting Disney's Mary Poppins, directed by Evan Pappas, associate director and choreographer Debbie Roshe, with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner, through December 31, 2023. The opening night was celebrated on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 7:30 PM, and BroadwayWorld was there to capture the festivities. Check out the photos here!
MARY POPPINS Comes to the Argyle Theatre This Holiday Season
by Stephi Wild - Oct 24, 2023

The Argyle Theatre will present Disney's Mary Poppins, directed by Evan Pappas, associate director and choreographer Debbie Roshe, with musical direction by Jonathan Brenner.
Photos: Oceanside Theatre Company Honors Kathy Brombacher With Lifetime Theatre Achievement Award At Gala
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2023

Oceanside Theatre Company (OTC) held its first annual fundraiser since 2019 at The Seabird Resort in Oceanside on September 16, 2023 with many of San Diego’s theater community among the 275 guests in attendance. Check out photos!
Photos: Oceanside Theatre Company Honors Kathy Brombacher With Lifetime Theatre Achievement Award At Sept 16 Gala
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 29, 2023

Oceanside Theatre Company (OTC) held its first annual fundraiser since 2019 at The Seabird Resort in Oceanside on September 16, 2023 with many of San Diego’s theater community among the 275 guests in attendance.
Photos: First Look At INTO THE WOODS At The REV Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 6, 2023

Tonight, The REV Theatre Company opens their doors to the whimsical world of Into The Woods, playing at Auburn’s Merry-Go-Round Playhouse through July 25. See photos from the production!
Cast & Creative Team Announced For INTO THE WOODS At The REV Theatre Company
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 22, 2023

The REV Theatre Company has announced the cast and creative team for the second production of its 65th Anniversary Season – Into the Woods.
Review: GRUMPY OLD MEN: THE MUSICAL at Elmont Library Theatre
by Nicholas Pontolillo - Dec 3, 2022

What did our critic think of GRUMPY OLD MEN: THE MUSICAL at Elmont Library Theatre?
GRUMPY OLD MEN Cast And Creative Announced For Plaza's Broadway Long Island
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 17, 2022

Plaza's Broadway Long Island, Nassau County's Only Professional Theatre in residence at the State-of-the Art Elmont Library Theatre, has announced the cast and creative team for their upcoming production of Grumpy Old Men. Performances begin on Saturday, November 19 and runs through Sunday, December 4.

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