Biography

Juan Sebastian Cruz is an actor, musician, emcee, and circus artist based in Houston. He is a proud alum of Rice University where he received a BA in Visual and Dramatic Arts.

His passion for public speaking alongside his love for symphonic and orchestral music landed him his first collaboration with the Houston Symphony in 2020, and since then he has enjoyed hosting student matinees, family concerts, and even dressing up as various characters to entertain audiences at Jones Hall.

As a professional actor, he has worked with many local theaters including Stages, The Alley, TUTS, 4th Wall, Catastrophic, TEATRX, and The Ensemble. Nationally, he has worked with La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego, La Mama Studios in New York City, Horizons in Atlanta, and Yale Rep in New Haven.

He is a frequent collaborator with writer Hilary Bettis and has performed in two of her world premieres, 72 Miles to Go… and falcon girls.

Alongside his work as a stage actor, he is also a Teaching Artist with the Alley and TUTS. His work as an educator has allowed him to engage with community centers, hospitals, and students of all ages ranging from elementary to high school. He enjoys combining his multi-disciplinary artistic experience with a highly dynamic style and encourages everyone to learn in unconventional ways.