Fred Rohan-Vargas, an artist of Latino Caribbean descent, captivates audiences with his eclectic storytelling across various mediums, including plays, short stories, articles, poetry, and songs. He has an MFA from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts and has dedicated 25 years to teaching in New York City's public school system. His deep passion for the transformative power of words resonates in every project he undertakes, whether it's on stage, in film, or within the pages of a book. One of his standout achievements, "The Island of Yaki Yim Bamboo," was masterfully adapted into a musical that enchanted audiences when it was staged by the esteemed 13th Street Repertory Theatre Company at Manhattan's West Village in 2015. Now residing in New York with his family, Mr. Rohan-Vargas continues to inspire and engage through his art, significantly impacting the cultural landscape.