Natalie Moralesis looking forward tostory time…

The 34-year-old Cuban American actress has joined the all-star line-up for the upcoming live one-hour special, Mo Willems & the Storytime All-Starspresent Don’t Let the Pigeon Do Storytime at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Morales, currently starring on NBC’s comedy series Abby’s, will appear alongside Anthony Anderson, Yvette Nicole Brown, Rachel Dratch, Cameron Espositoand Tony Hale in the family comedy special.

Greg Silverman’s Stampede is producing the project, which marks the start of Mo Willems’ two-year residency as the Kennedy Center’s first ever Education Artist-In-Residence.

Also joining Willems on stage will be Greta Lee, Tom Lennon, Oscar Nunez, puppeteer Joey Mazzarinoand foley and sound effects artist Fred Newman.

Willems is the author and illustrator of over 60 books for children, with millions of copies in print worldwide. The special will include performances of live readings of Willems’ work and musical numbers inspired by his world.

Bobcat Goldthwaitis directing the event, which will take place on July 13.