On a Friday night in D.C., two women and two men navigate the messy reality of modern dating from opposite sides of the same bar. Sam, a hopeful romantic, confides in her cynical best friend Anita, while nearby, Mike and James debate love, texting, and the rules of attraction. When their paths cross, sparks fly — but not in the ways anyone expects. At the Bar is a sharp, humorous look at connection, miscommunication, and the contradictions of finding love in a world that keeps pretending it doesn’t care.

Director Biography - Valeria R. Caceres

Valeria is a Bolivian-American actress/producer based in the DMV area, known for bringing passion, authenticity, and character to every role on and off screen. Raised by a single, immigrant mother, Valeria's foundation in hard work, compassion, and resilience are values that drive her journey as a performer.

Valeria discovered her love for storytelling from an early age, where she witnessed her mother work in front and behind the camera in different productions in Bolivia. Her mother's passion for the arts and the connection she felt for storytelling from an early age laid the groundwork for her confident performance.

Collaborators have praised Valeria's work ethic and commitment to her craft and appreciated her dedication to bringing the vision to life.

Outside of acting, Valeria also expresses her creativity through producing her projects, screenwriting, and directing short films, as well as supporting various productions in the area.