Carmen Rivera

The Drama Book Shop to Present Talkback with Javier Vazquez Jr and Denise Santos
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 7, 2025

The Drama Book Shop will present, in association with Jay Michaels Global Communications, 'JJ's Audition Adventure' - A talkback, signing, and live podcast recording with Javier Vazquez Jr and Denise Santos. Learn how to attend.

The Latinx Theatre Commons Announces The 2024 Diane Awardee Miranda Gonzalez
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 3, 2024

The Latinx Theatre Commons (LTC) has awarded the 2024 Diane Rodriguez Teatrista Award to Miranda Gonzalez. “The Diane” is the LTC's award dedicated to an individual working in the theatre field who is committed to increasing Latinx representation across disciplines.

Short Play Anthology ALL GOOD THINGS MUST BEGIN Out Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 28, 2024

The Arts & Climate Initiative and Centre for Sustainable Practice in the Arts released an anthology of short plays, ALL GOOD THINGS MUST BEGIN, exploring future visions with themes of regeneration and justice. Learn more!

Eddie Noel Rodríguez Will Make Off-Broadway Debut in Los Javis' LA LLAMADA
by Stephi Wild - Aug 27, 2024

Repertorio has announced the debut of Eddie Noel Rodríguez as God in the popular musical comedy 'La llamada' at the iconic Off-Broadway Repertorio stage. T

Candela Reveals Fellows For Its Second Annual Playwrights Summer Fellowship Program
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2024

Candela, a pioneering initiative dedicated to advancing high-quality theater education for emerging playwrights, book writers, and lyricists of Latin American and Caribbean heritage, has announced the fellows for its second annual Playwrights Summer Fellowship program.

WAM Theatre Unveils 15th Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2024

​WAM Theatre has unveiled its 2024 season centering new paths and brave futures, through four innovative theatrical stories and a special 15th Anniversary Benefit.

City Theatre Miami to Present Miami Premiere of Carmen Rivera's LA GRINGA
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2023

City Theatre Miami will present the Miami premiere of LA GRINGA, Carmen Rivera’s award-winning play about a young woman’s search for identity.

Previews: LA GRINGA at American Stage
by Deborah Bostock-Kelley - Jul 21, 2023

LA GRINGA follows Maria, a young woman of Puerto Rican descent, on her first visit to her family's homeland, prompting a journey of self-discovery. Raised in the United States, Maria faces the challenges of reconciling her cultural identity in a complex world. Written by Carmen Rivera, the play delves into language, heritage, and personal growth themes.

American Stage Presents Bilingual Production of LA GRINGA An Authentic Cultural Experience
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 29, 2023

American Stage has announced its upcoming production of 'La Gringa,' a compelling and bilingual play that delves into themes of identity, culture, and belonging. This groundbreaking production will captivate audiences with its authentic portrayal of language diversity and the vibrant Puerto Rican experience. The show will run from July 19 - August 13, 2023 at the Raymond James Theatre in Downtown St. Petersburg.

Latinx Playwrights Circle Announces 2023 Intensive Mentorship Recipients
by Blair Ingenthron - Apr 15, 2023

Oscar A. L. Cabrera, Alisha Espinosa, and Latinx Playwrights Circle have announced that the playwrights selected for this year's Intensive Mentorship are: Iraisa Ann Reilly for Miss American Pretty; and Justin Santory for Time, Don't Take It Away.

CLYDE'S, CABARET, and More Set For The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 12, 2023

The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County has announced its lineup for the 2023-2024 THEATER UP CLOSE season, created in collaboration with Zoetic Stage and City Theatre. Learn more about the full lineup here!

LA CAIDA DE RAFAEL TRUJILLO By Award-Winning Carmen Rivera, To Be Presented By Teatro Círculo
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 15, 2023

TEATRO CÍRCULO, one of the leading bilingual Latino theatre companies in New York City, continues its 2023 Season from April 14 to 30 at Chain Theatre (312 West 36th St., 3rd floor, NYC) with 'La caída de Rafael Trujillo' (The Downfall of Rafael Trujillo) by award-winning playwright Carmen Rivera, a play that delves into the last phase of the life of the controversial ruler of the Dominican Republic who governed his country with an iron fist for more than 30 years.

Review: GEORGE C WOLFE'S “THE COLORED MUSEUM” ON EXHIBIT at American Stage
by Drew Eberhard - Nov 14, 2022

The Colored Museum a play with music was written by George C. Wolfe. The play premiered at the Crossroads Theatre in 1986 and was directed by L. Kenneth Richardson. Wolfe’s work is the focus of 11 individual sketches or “exhibits” and through these revues, recounts satirical and prominent themes and people throughout African-American History and Culture. As the second show in their 2022/2023 “This is America” Season, American Stage planned to stage this show as a way to redefine our ideas of what it means to be African American in Contemporary America. George C. Wolfe’s review show was the winner of the 1988 NAACP Image Award.

Interview: Director Daniel Jáquez on helping MÍA: ALL MINE at Bocón make its US premiere in English and Spanish performances
by E.H. Reiter - Nov 9, 2022

MÍA: ALL MINE makes its US premiere with a powerful and thoughtful play to the stage for theatre audiences of all ages.  Presented by Bocón, a theatre company that has dedicated itself to creating art for audiences of all ages, director Daniel Jáquez talks about working on this show and directing it for English and Spanish performances through November 20th.

American Stage Announces LA GRINGA as The Theatre's Final Show of Their 2022 - 2023 Season
by Stephi Wild - May 26, 2022

The final show for American Stage's 45th season is Carmen Rivera's comedy La Gringa, the longest-running Off-Broadway Spanish Language production. La Gringa recently passed a milestone of 26 years in production at Repertorio Español in New York. 

Latinx Playwrights Circle Announces 2022 Intensive Mentorship Playwrights
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2022

Oscar Cabrera, Alisha Espinosa, Latinx Playwrights Circle (LPC) and Primary Stages have announced that the playwrights selected for this year’s Intensive Mentorship are Julissa Contreras, Daniela Gonzalez y Perez, Luis Roberto Herrera, and Phanésia Pharel.

CLATA's LA GRINGA Comes to Festival De Teatro Puertorriqueño E Internacional
by Stephi Wild - Mar 16, 2022

Every fall, the Chicago Latino Theater Alliance (CLATA) imports top Latino theater artists and companies from the U.S. and Latin America to perform during Destinos Chicago International Latino Theater Festival.  

JACK Labs to Stage Saguaros, a Bilingual Play by Angélica Herrera
by Marissa Tomeo - Mar 3, 2022

JACK is set to present Angélica Herrera’s Saguaros, a bilingual play set in an ICE detention center. In this bracing debut play by Colombian-American writer Angélica Herrera, five teenagers incarcerated in an ICE Detention Center navigate daily life as best as they can. On the surface everything seems fine; they make jokes, plan surprise parties, and recount fond memories, but once a big secret is revealed, everything falls apart. Alliances are broken. Blood is spilled. 

Repertorio Español Announced as Recipient of $100,000 Challenge Grant From Bank of America
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 15, 2021

Repertorio Español is the recipient of a $100,000 challenge grant from Bank of America. This grant will match any contribution over $25 with Bank of America donating an equal amount to Repertorio, thereby doubling the impact of any contribution made.

LPC & Pregones/PRTT Announce Greater Good Commission Recipients
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 13, 2021

Darrel Alejandro Holnes, Latinx Playwrights Circle, and Pregones/PRTT have announced that the playwrights selected for this year's Greater Good Commission and Festival are Dominic Colón, Lily Gonzales, Tavi Juárez, Phanésia Pharel, and Andrew Rincón.