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Pepito & The Trash Cans
A Bilingual Musical Adventure of Hope, Creativity, and Cultural Pride
“Pepito & The Trash Cans” is a heartwarming, bilingual musical storytelling experience that transports audiences to the hills of Bolivia, where a young boy named Pepito longs to play music—but scarcity and hardship stand in the way of his dream. With the help of his siblings and boundless imagination, Pepito discovers the joy of creating music from what others throw away—transforming bottles, cans, and other repurposed materials into real instruments.
Told through a lively mix of Spanish and English, this interactive performance helps audiences build Spanish vocabulary through context and repetition, while also fostering cultural appreciation and pride—especially for Hispanic students. As the story unfolds, live music played on homemade instruments brings the world of Pepito to life in a way that is both educational and unforgettable.
Perfect for school assemblies, library programming, and family theatre audiences, Pepito & The Trash Cans promotes:
Environmental awareness through creative reuse
Social-emotional learning with a focus on perseverance and sibling teamwork
Musical inspiration using rhythm, sound, and innovation
Cultural celebration grounded in Bolivian roots
Performed by Luke, an engaging storyteller and musician, who lived in Bolivia for 15 years. This show is an uplifting reminder that even in the face of scarcity, the human spirit—and a little rhythm—can turn trash into treasure.
Wild Roads & Wonderous Tales
From Around the World
Luke Vandergriff doesn’t just tell stories—he lives them. After spending 15 years in Bolivia and traveling through 18 countries, Luke has collected a treasure trove of true tales: getting deported, falling for clever tourist scams, tasting bizarre food, and performing for audiences as diverse as Sudanese refugees in Egypt and fire-stricken communities in the Bolivian Chiquitanía.
Whether recounting border crossings gone wrong or moments of unexpected kindness in the most unlikely places, Luke’s storytelling is raw, uplifting, and deeply human. His performances blend humor, heart, and a dash of chaos—reminding us all that even in the strangest moments, there’s always a story worth telling.
Perfect for theaters and storytelling festivals, Luke brings the world to your stage with unforgettable energy and soul.
From Breakdown to Breakthrough
The Overcomer
Luke Vandergriff’s stories are more than adventures—they’re maps of transformation. Once trapped in a job he hated, teaching English just to survive, Luke wrestled with depression, self-doubt, and an identity crisis that nearly broke him. But through a journey of spiritual awakening, bold choices, and deep healing, he began to realign his life with what truly matters.
Today, Luke is living proof that it’s never too late to follow your heart. He’s painted over 20,000 square feet of murals, performed for diverse audiences across continents—from refugee camps to forest fire recovery zones—and spends meaningful time raising his kids. At the core of his storytelling is a powerful message: that play, passion, and purpose aren’t luxuries—they’re lifelines.
With humor, honesty, and poetic clarity, Luke shares stories that invite audiences to reclaim joy, embrace their creative spark, and believe in the possibility of radical change. Perfect for storytelling festivals and theaters that celebrate the human spirit.
