Gabriel is an actor, rapper, playwright, and educator who originally hails from Hoboken, NJ. After receiving a bachelor's degree in Latin American Studies and a master's in Education, both from Yale University, he taught social studies in the New Haven public school system before coming back to teach and make theater in his hometown. As an actor, he is a proud ensemble member of Pregones Theater in the Bronx. Recent credits include El Coquí Espectacular and the Bottle of Doom (Two River Theater), CasablancaBox (HERE Arts), La Canción (Repertorio Español), and Layer the Walls (Abrons Arts Center). His hip hop musical Quarter Rican had its world premiere in 2023 at Mile Square Theatre before transferring to the Puerto Rican Traveling Theater, getting published, and touring nationally. He currently serves as the director of education at Mile Square Theatre and lives in Jersey City Heights with his wife and writing partner Rachel and their two children.
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