Joel Perez
| Joel Perez | |
|---|---|
| Born | Boston, Massachusetts |
| Education | BA Tufts University (2004-2008) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Agent | BRS/GAGE, Anonymous Content and Abrams Artists Agency |
| Notable credit(s) | Fun Home |
| Height | 6 ft (180 cm) |
| Website | http://www.misterjoelperez.com/ |
Joel Perez is a Puerto Rican American actor, singer, and dancer known for his work in several theatrical performances and television appearances.
Perez was born in Boston, and grew up in Lawrence, Massachusetts. His father is a Pentecostal minister, and he was first introduced to singing at a young age in church. He graduated from Central Catholic High School (Massachusetts) in Lawrence in 2004. In eighth grade, Perez starred in the Fellowship Christian Academy's production of Cinderella as The Herald. He later starred in his high school's production of Bye Bye Birdie as Conrad Birdie.
Perez began his involvement in theater his freshman year of college at Tufts University. He played a lead role in Torn Ticket II’s production of Children of Eden. Initially, Perez was a pre-med student but changed majors sophomore year when he realized that he enjoyed drama much more than chemistry. His choice to become a drama major was solidified after playing a role in Hair. During this time, Perez also had a small role in a commercial for Air Jordan. He was an active member of the Association of Latin American Students (ALAS), an organization which helped him become an activist for the Latinx community. Perez studied for a semester at the British American Drama Academy in London, graduated from Tufts University in 2008, and moved to New York in 2009. Perez also studied at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre his junior year of college.
After graduating from college in 2008, Perez decided to move in with his parents in Lawrence, MA. He was accepted into the American Theater Wing Program Springboard NYC. There he received practical advice from a mentor who counseled him to gain some experience in the Boston area before moving to NYC. As a result, Perez then began working at a local TGI Fridays while also acting and gaining theatrical experience. During this time, Perez was involved with Stage Source and auditioned for In the Heights. A year later, he became an Equity Member Candidate (EMC) for the Williamstown Theater Festival. He also received a call-back audition a year and a half later for In the Heights. After six auditions, Perez joined the play on its national tour. When he returned to NYC, he acquired his real estate license and began working as an agent. Perez did not enjoy the work because it was demanding and distracted him from his acting. He proceeded to waiting tables, working on transcriptions, and also worked for a clothing company named Moosey as a photographer. Perez also worked with a New York City awareness campaign for domestic violence titled Text for Life. He played the role of a boyfriend who was pressuring his girlfriend to send him naked pictures. Later on, Perez also worked as a PA for a PBS show named History Detectives.
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