Our Founders
Sebastian James Izquierdo Founder, CEO
Maximiliano James Izquierdo Co-Founder, Jr. High President
Maximiliano James Izquierdo Co-Founder, Jr. High President
Sebastian, is a 16-year-old junior and multifaceted in acting, dancing, and singing. In the last two years and span of four musicals, Sebastian has taken on lead roles in two productions - portraying Bill Austin in "Mamma Mia" and Jim Haller in "All Shook Up".
Sebastian's high school theatre group triumphed at the State of Florida competit
Sebastian, is a 16-year-old junior and multifaceted in acting, dancing, and singing. In the last two years and span of four musicals, Sebastian has taken on lead roles in two productions - portraying Bill Austin in "Mamma Mia" and Jim Haller in "All Shook Up".
Sebastian's high school theatre group triumphed at the State of Florida competition for the best musical with "Mamma Mia", earning them the opportunity to deliver two sold-out performances at Tampa's esteemed Straz Center. Sebastian's portfolio extends to his role in "Catch Me If You Can" where he added depth to the ensemble and played the hotel manager. Currently, he is engrossed in the rehearsals for "Chicago", undertaking a multitude of roles from ensemble to the Judge, Harry and several other minor parts. Born in Nicaragua to a Colombian mother and American father, Sebastian's rich cultural heritage contributes to his unique perspective on stage. Driven by the transformative power of theater in his own life, he founded Act2r with a vision to help other Latino youths experience the same transformation.
Maximiliano James Izquierdo Co-Founder, Jr. High President
Maximiliano James Izquierdo Co-Founder, Jr. High President
Maximiliano James Izquierdo Co-Founder, Jr. High President
Maximiliano, an eclectic 12-year-old seventh-grader, is an actor, French horn musician, dancer, singer, and a straight-A student. Despite stepping onto the theatre stage only a year ago, his performances have been striking. He successfully inhabited the starring lead role of Mr. Wormwood in "Matilda" and showcased his versatility in "Beau
Maximiliano, an eclectic 12-year-old seventh-grader, is an actor, French horn musician, dancer, singer, and a straight-A student. Despite stepping onto the theatre stage only a year ago, his performances have been striking. He successfully inhabited the starring lead role of Mr. Wormwood in "Matilda" and showcased his versatility in "Beauty and the Beast" as part of the ensemble and Monsieur D'Arque. Presently, he's fervently preparing for the fall auditions, where he aspires to secure the part of Willy Wonka.
Though new to the theatre scene, Maximiliano's aspirations are laser-focused — he dreams of studying theatre at the prestigious Juilliard School. Born in Uruguay and bearing the diverse cultural legacy of a Colombian mother and an American father, Maximiliano's world view enriches his on-stage performances. Together with his brother Sebastian, Maximiliano co-founded Act2r. Fueled by his personal journey and ambitions, he is devoted to helping other Latino youths realize their dreams of making their mark on the theatre world.