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Felix Pitre - Biography Felix Pitre,born in Catano, Puerto Rico, has lived in the United States since the age of two. Raised in New York City, he attended The New York City High School For The Performing Arts and Hofstra University. As an actor he has worked in every medium including television, film, theatre and commercials. He has performed his bilingual program, Stories and Songs of Latin America(1974)throughout the United States including Washington's Kennedy Center and The Smithsonian's Discovery Theatre. He returned to the Smithsonian in 1993 with a commissioned piece, From Jibaros to Juan Bobo, Folk Tales of Puerto Rico. Other programs include, The Caribbean and Columbus, More to the Story, a look at the discovery from a native Puerto Rican's point of view, Animal Tales, learning lessons from humorous animal stories and songs while exploring our need to care for wildlife and the environment and Mexican Legends and Songs, exploring Mexico through stories, customs and old favorites like, "Cielito Lindo" and "La Cucaracha." His picture books, Juan Bobo and the Pig, and Paco and the Witch, (both illustrated by Christy Hale)were published by Lodestar Books, Penguin USA, 1993 and 1995 with a Spanish translation of the latter, Paco y la Bruja, (Osvaldo Blanco.)He also has contributed articles to La Nueva Hola, a national newsletter for The Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors and is featured in the anthology, Tales Once Told(Scholastic.) Mr. Pitre has also conducted workshops for students and teachers on Latin American culture, storytelling and writing including an annual appearance as guest lecturer at Long Island University's Summer Institute for teachers and for the Education Department of The Kennedy Center. His hobbies include reading, golf and an occasional discussion with his philosopher friend Santiago. He currently resides with his family in Putnam County, New York.