Stellamaris

ABOUT ME…

Hi, my name is Stellamaris Orellana, but my friends call me Stella! I am a Latinx actor, singer, and dancer based in the DC area. 

I recently graduated from Catholic University of America with a Bachelors of Music in Musical Theatre.

I am very passionate about my Puerto Rican and Honduran roots and believe representation in theatre is so important. I am drawn to work that is all about representing my culture and accurately depicting the world around me. 

In my free time you can find me: playing guitar, songwriting, strolling an antique or thrift shop, wearing colorful eyeliner, and spending time with my big family!  

​All I've ever wanted is to impact people and make them feel something through performance and I cannot wait to continue my journey as a performer.

UPCOMING…

GO DOG GO! VE PERRO VE!

HATTIE UNDERSTURY

Chicago Children’s Theatre with Kennedy Center Theatre for Young Audiences:

Come along with these delightful dogs as they drive, swim, play baseball, and make their way to the big dog party—all in a lively blend of English and Spanish. Like a pop-up book that comes to life, Go, Dog. Go! • Ve Perro ¡Ve! is a heartwarming spectacle of delightful accordion tunes, colorful costumes, and charming movement.

Based on the children’s book by P. D. Eastman, this playful bilingual production is a heartwarming spectacle of accordion tunes, colorful costumes, and charming movement.

Performing at the Family Theatre at the Kennedy Center:

Nov. 22 - Dec. 14, 2025

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TOMAS AND THE LIBRARY LADY

JOSEFA/ENRIQUE

Learning Through Theatre Imagination Stage Production:

Synopsis: Tomás, the son of migrant farm workers, meets a librarian who introduces him to the wonderful world of books. The stories enrich the lives of Tomás' family and install a love of reading.

This is the inspiring true story of Tomás Rivera, who grew up in a migrant worker family, befriended a librarian in Iowa, and learned to love books and the places they took him. Tomás went on to a successful career in academia and became the Chancellor of the University of California at Riverside.

Adapted from the well-loved book by children's author Pat Mora, this play can be readily understood by both English- and Spanish-speakers. Grades K-6.

Performing at the Planet Word Museum in DC, from Jan 26-Feb 6th.