A Production of the Hispanic Alliance for Performing and Audiovisual Arts
The Little Prince
by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Dates: November 6-15, 2025
Location: Carol Theater (8600 Westpark Dr. STE 116, Houston, TX 77063)
Shows: Friday 8 PM | Saturday 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM | Sunday 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM
Admission: $35 Online Presale | $40 At the Door
The Little Prince / By Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Synopsis: The Little Prince
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s beloved work returns to Houston! Enjoy “The Little Prince” with your family in this extraordinary production suitable for all ages, a spectacular show where color and fantasy will fill the stage!
Performances will be at the Carol Theater. Presented by the Hispanic Alliance for Performing and Audiovisual Arts.
Cast: Hannia Valle Rosales, Jesús Lira, Janice Sosa, Alan Balderas, Andrea Torres, and Aura Pereira.
Performance in Spanish, with English and French subtitles.
General Audiences
No assigned seating
Directed by Alexandro Xilo Martínez
A Hispanic Alliance for Performing and Audiovisual Arts Production
CAST
Hannia Valle Rosales (The Little Prince)
Hannia began her artistic training in ballet and theater at an early age, following the training curriculum of the American Ballet Theatre and acting for film, theater, and television with Luis Felipe Tovar, Lolita Cortés, Juan Osorio, Aurelio Avila, Salvador Sánchez, and Manuel Teil, among others. She has participated in theater productions in Mexico, Cuba, and the United States at festivals such as: Binational Project in the district of Mercedes and McAllen, Texas, with the play “The Nutcracker,” Binational Theater Project in Cullman, Alabama, the short film “Las vía del recuerdo” directed by Luis Felipe Tovar, the International Book Fair in Cuba, the Border Theater Festival, the International Fall Festival, the Mexico-United States Binational Meetings, and the Rafael Solana State Theater Competition with the play “No tocar,” which won first place for youth theater. Her notable participation in the HAPAA production of “El Principito” (The Little Prince), where she debuted as La Flor y El Zorro (The Flower and the Fox), “Termino Medio”, and now in her debut as The Little Prince in our 2025 season
Jesus Lira (The Pilot + The Geographer)
Originally from Mexico, Jesús has over 15 years of acting experience, beginning with the theater group “Los mimos de siempre” presenting productions such as: “La que hubiera amado tanto” and ” Usted es la culpable” (The one who would have loved so much); which remained on the bill for over 6 months, touring in different venues throughout Mexico. In 2015 he moved to Houston, TX where he has worked with different theater groups presenting plays such as: “Bodas de sangre” (Blood Wedding), “13 y Martes” (13 and Tuesday), “Calavera con Calavera” (Skull with Skull), “Vaselina, the musical” “Termino Medio”, “El me mentio” (He Lied to Me), “Entre balcones” (Between Balconies), “El Principito” (The Little Prince), “Caja De Pandora” (Pandora’s Box), “CAMA PARA TR3S” (Bed for Three)
Janice Sosa (The Flower + Fox)
Janice Sosa is a Uruguayan actress who trained in musical theater between 2022 and 2025. Throughout her training, she integrated singing, dance, and acting, participating in various theatrical productions and musical projects. From 2023 to 2025, she was part of the cast for several plays, building a career defined by her versatility on stage, while also contributing to community events and taking on diverse roles within her productions.
In 2026, she joined the team at HAPAA and Carol Theater as an assistant director for Puras Madres, bringing her artistic vision and dedication to the production process. That same year, she reached a new milestone in her career by starring in Trending Topic—a play written and directed by Alexandro Xilo Martínez—which marked her debut as an actress on the Houston, Texas stage and her first solo performance, as she took on the challenge of carrying the entire dramatic action on her own. She also participates in Término Medio, and now in The Little Prince where she brings to life two delightful characters: The Flower and The Fox, from this iconic piece.
Alan Balderas (The King + Lamplighter)
Originally from Tamaulipas, Mexico. He made his theater debut in the play “The Wife Who Never Was” and has participated with different local theater groups in different plays such as “Grease” (Maktub Theater Group), “Blood Wedding” (Federico García Lorca), “The Talkers” (Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra), “Calavera con Calavera” by (Eddie Gonzalez), “The problem that arises is that…” (Gremio Colectivo), in addition to being part of the technical and production team at Maktub Theater Group. The Little Prince, Pandora’s Box, BED FOR THREE, and Termino Medio and Puras Madres
Andrea Torres (Vain + Snake
Andrea received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater from Agnes Scott College. She has worked with several theater companies in Houston. Her most recent productions include: Massacre Sing to Your Children (The Alta Arts), Body of Christie (Stages), Don’t Quit (Teatrx), and Separating the Art (Cone Man Running Productions). And now Andrea is thrilled to be part of this new season of The Little Prince!
Aura Pereira (Businessman)
Aura Pereira, born in Venezuela, is an actress, singer, and radio producer. This versatile artist has participated in theater, film, and music projects in her native country. She has appeared in plays such as “Fango Negro” (José Gabriel Núñez), “Crónicas desquiciadas” (Indira Páez), and “La fiesta de los moribundos” (César Rengifo), among others, and in films such as Azul y no tan rosa and La hora cero. She has directed her own productions, creating her own version of Romeo y Julieta: Sueño de amor. From a very young age, she was involved in the world of arts and culture. She trained as a singer of Venezuelan popular and folk music in groups such as the Avilio Reyes Foundation and the Parrandita Petareña. She studied music at the Lino Gallardo Conservatory of Music in Caracas, was a member of the student choir of the School of Sociology at the Central University of Venezuela, and has studied theater with various academies and professionals in her hometown. She loves art and communication and has dedicated many years of her professional career to developing these types of projects. She currently resides in Houston and is beginning a new phase in the arts, creating theater with a Latin American feel, theater by Latinos for Latinos. She stands out for her participation in Monólogos de la Vagina, Termino Medio, Entre el Miedo y el Deseo, and now joining The Litle Prince on the role of The Businessman
Presented at Carol Theater
Carol Theater
Carol Theater is pleased to present a HAPAA production of “The Little Prince.”
Carol Theater (Centro de Artes Regional Orgullo Latino)is located at 8600 Westpark Dr, STE 116, Houston, TX 77063.
