David Davila
Latest News on David Davila:
Winners Announced In The 7th Annual Risk Theatre Modern Tragedy Competition (Sep 6, 2024)
A SPECTACULARLY INACCURATE TOUR OF BLOOMINGTON Extended at Indiana's Granfalloon Arts Festival (Jun 7, 2024)
The Voices Of America Writers Workshop to Present Excerpts From Work In Development (Jun 7, 2024)
Winners Announced In The 7th Annual Risk Theatre Modern Tragedy Competition (Sep 6, 2024)
A SPECTACULARLY INACCURATE TOUR OF BLOOMINGTON Extended at Indiana's Granfalloon Arts Festival (Jun 7, 2024)
The Voices Of America Writers Workshop to Present Excerpts From Work In Development (Jun 7, 2024)
BIO
David Davila is an award winning writer and comedian from the border of South Texas where 45 wants to build his idiotic wall. An alumnus of The Second City Training Center in Chicago and the Primary Stages ESPA Playwriting School, he is proud to be a charter member of the Musical Theatre Factory, the LatinX Playwright Circle, the Rogue Writers Group, the PlayGround Experiment, and the founding Artistic Director of Lone Star Theatre Company. He dedicates his life to telling the stories of Latinx and gay people living in the United States. His theatre works include Manuel vs the Statue of Liberty: an undocumented musical comedy (NYMF), Promesa: a mariachi musical (MTF), Animal Husbandry (Fringe NYC), Aztec Pirates & the Insignificance of Life on Mars: a Latinx Fantasia on National Themes Part One - The Insignificance of Life on Mars (San Diego Rep) Part 2 - The Inequity of Sacrifice (NYC Latinx Playwright Circle), Vox Pop: a musical parable (MTF), Pyramid: a musical adventure (Lincoln Center AACR), #52SONGS: a song cycle (The Beechmen), Tales from Highway 281 (Intar), Adan y Julio y la Frontera 2003 (Viva SA), Men of God (Lone Star Theatre), Butt Babies Never Live: a poetry cycle (Poetic Theatre Productions), and several short plays and films. He is a Rockwell Scholar, an Askins Playwright Fellow, and the son of a preacher man. www.daviddavila.net @davidodavila
Photos
Erika Gonzalez, AJ Meijer, Shakina Nayfack, Michael Marotta, Joshua Quinn, David Davila, Imani Champion, Adriana Sosa, Alicia Taylor Tomasko, Noemi de la Puente, Anthony Chan, Tami Dahbura, Karl Hedrick, Jose Zayas, Sidney Erik Wright)
Date:
07/29/2015
From: Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with MANUEL VERSUS THE STATUE OF LIBERTY at NYMF
Jillian Cox, John Convertino, Jenna Leigh Green, Katie Hotz, Vanessa Rae Garcia, Alexander Sage Oyen, Lacey Angerosa, David Davila, Charles Barksdale, Anika Seidman-Gati, Keith Hines, Stephanie Nash, Jay Levy, Allison Rerecich, Jennifer Foster, Jared Zir
Date:
09/14/2012
From: Photo Flash: David Davila's 52 SONGS: ABRIDGED! - Jaime Cepero, Jenna Leigh Green & More
Videos
STAGE TUBE: Watch Highlights from 'VOX POP' with David Davila at 54 Below
by Stage Tube - Dec 11, 2014
VIDEO: David Davila's TALES FROM HIGHWAY 281 at Intar Theatre's Roots & New Music Festival
by Stage Tube - Nov 19, 2012
STAGE TUBE: Promo for THEATERSPEAK's WRITE OUT FRONT - J. Stephen Brantley Writes a Play
by Stage Tube - Aug 4, 2012
News
Winners Announced In The 7th Annual Risk Theatre Modern Tragedy Competition
Steven Bogart's play Made in Heaven won the grand prize in the 7th annual Risk Theatre Modern Tragedy Competition. Finalists include works by David Davila, Michael Mobley, Rebecca Osborne, Philip Spensley, and Nathan Wagner.
Steven Bogart's play Made in Heaven won the grand prize in the 7th annual Risk Theatre Modern Tragedy Competition. Finalists include works by David Davila, Michael Mobley, Rebecca Osborne, Philip Spensley, and Nathan Wagner.
A SPECTACULARLY INACCURATE TOUR OF BLOOMINGTON Extended at Indiana's Granfalloon Arts Festival
Indiana's Granfalloon Arts Festival extends the hit show A SPECTACULARLY INACCURATE TOUR OF BLOOMINGTON. Learn how to attend.
Indiana's Granfalloon Arts Festival extends the hit show A SPECTACULARLY INACCURATE TOUR OF BLOOMINGTON. Learn how to attend.
The Voices Of America Writers Workshop to Present Excerpts From Work In Development
The PlayGround Experiment will present new works from the Voices of America Writers Workshop, featuring diverse stories by Jessica W. Chen, Harrow Sansom Choi, Mijiang 'M-Jay' He, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
The PlayGround Experiment will present new works from the Voices of America Writers Workshop, featuring diverse stories by Jessica W. Chen, Harrow Sansom Choi, Mijiang 'M-Jay' He, and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
The Company We Keep Theater Company To Present CONSTELLATIONS At Chain Theatre
Experience a unique Latinx spin on the romantic and philosophical themes of CONSTELLATIONS by Nick Payne, presented by The Company We Keep Theater Company at Chain Theatre from April 18-28, 2024.
Experience a unique Latinx spin on the romantic and philosophical themes of CONSTELLATIONS by Nick Payne, presented by The Company We Keep Theater Company at Chain Theatre from April 18-28, 2024.
Atlanta Opera Presents Its Third Annual 96-Hour Opera Festival
Join the Atlanta Opera for its third annual 96-Hour Opera festival from June 15-17. The event features the world premiere of 'Forsyth County is Flooding (with the Joy of Lake Lanier)'.
Join the Atlanta Opera for its third annual 96-Hour Opera festival from June 15-17. The event features the world premiere of 'Forsyth County is Flooding (with the Joy of Lake Lanier)'.
CONSTELLATIONS by Nick Payne to be Presented at Chain Theatre in April
'Constellations' by Nick Payne will be presented at Chain Theatre in April. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
'Constellations' by Nick Payne will be presented at Chain Theatre in April. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.
MANUEL VS THE STATUE OF LIBERTY, A New Musical Comedy, Gets Developmental Workshop
Bloomington, IN will get a bit funnier this Monday March 4th when, Manuel Vs the Statue of Liberty, a new musical comedy gets a developmental presentation at 7:30pm at the Waldron Arts Center Firebay Theatre.
Bloomington, IN will get a bit funnier this Monday March 4th when, Manuel Vs the Statue of Liberty, a new musical comedy gets a developmental presentation at 7:30pm at the Waldron Arts Center Firebay Theatre.
IU Theatre & Dance Presents The Twelfth Annual AT FIRST SIGHT NEW WORKS FESTIVAL, Feruary 9-17
IU Theatre & Dance presents the twelfth annual At First Sight New Works Festival featuring new plays, student-written songs, panels, and community events. Don't miss the world-premiere musical 'Vox Pop! a Post-Democratic Musical' and outstanding short plays in At First Shorts.
IU Theatre & Dance presents the twelfth annual At First Sight New Works Festival featuring new plays, student-written songs, panels, and community events. Don't miss the world-premiere musical 'Vox Pop! a Post-Democratic Musical' and outstanding short plays in At First Shorts.
David Davila's VOX POP! A Post-Democratic Musical Premieres at Indiana University
The IU Theatre and Dance At First Sight New Play Festival is back for its twelfth year featuring a world premiere musical as its showcase production with book, music, and lyrics by third year M.F.A. playwriting candidate David Davila and direction by third year M.F.A. directing candidate Lauren Diesch.
The IU Theatre and Dance At First Sight New Play Festival is back for its twelfth year featuring a world premiere musical as its showcase production with book, music, and lyrics by third year M.F.A. playwriting candidate David Davila and direction by third year M.F.A. directing candidate Lauren Diesch.
David Davila's AZTEC PIRATES Comes To The Chain Theatre Next Month
Lone Star Media has announced their first production, post-pandemic, as part of their new and refocused mission to support playwrights from across the Latiné diaspora: David Davila's Aztec Pirates and the Insignificance of Life on Mars.
Lone Star Media has announced their first production, post-pandemic, as part of their new and refocused mission to support playwrights from across the Latiné diaspora: David Davila's Aztec Pirates and the Insignificance of Life on Mars.
The PlayGround Experiment Celebrates 200th Volume With Special Alumni Event
The PlayGround Experiment in Manhattan has announced their 200th Volume, Monday November 13th, marked with a special alumni presentation featuring works developed through the PG Evolution.
The PlayGround Experiment in Manhattan has announced their 200th Volume, Monday November 13th, marked with a special alumni presentation featuring works developed through the PG Evolution.
IU Theatre + Dance Unveils 2023-2024 Season Directed Entirely By Women
Discover Indiana University Department of Theatre + Dance's groundbreaking 2023-2024 season, featuring eight productions directed entirely by women. From classic novels to contemporary masterpieces, experience a diverse range of theatrical performances.
Discover Indiana University Department of Theatre + Dance's groundbreaking 2023-2024 season, featuring eight productions directed entirely by women. From classic novels to contemporary masterpieces, experience a diverse range of theatrical performances.
Lone Star Theatre Returns With New Artistic Collective
Lone Star Theatre Company, which has presented 'Texas Pages on New York Stages' since 2012 is making its triumphant return post-covid shutdown with a new team at the helm.
Lone Star Theatre Company, which has presented 'Texas Pages on New York Stages' since 2012 is making its triumphant return post-covid shutdown with a new team at the helm.
IU Theatre & Dance Presents SOMETHING ROTTEN!
IU Theatre & Dance continues its epic 2022/2023 theater season with Something Rotten!, the Shakespearean crowd-pleasing musical spoof.
IU Theatre & Dance continues its epic 2022/2023 theater season with Something Rotten!, the Shakespearean crowd-pleasing musical spoof.
Latiné Musical Theatre Lab Presents 4XLATINE! March 13
In 13 days, Latiné Musical Theatre Lab's 4xLatiné returns for its second year and tickets are available!
In 13 days, Latiné Musical Theatre Lab's 4xLatiné returns for its second year and tickets are available!
IU Theatre to Present 11th Annual UNDERGRAD SHORTS This Weekend
IU Theatre & Dance will present new works from our undergraduate playwrights at our upcoming 11th annual Undergrad Shorts presentation as part of the 2023 At First Sight New Play Festival.
IU Theatre & Dance will present new works from our undergraduate playwrights at our upcoming 11th annual Undergrad Shorts presentation as part of the 2023 At First Sight New Play Festival.
Annalise Cain's WHY LILIYA WHY to Open at Indiana University This Month
Annalise Cain's Why Liliya Why will receive a full production this March 3-10th at Indiana University as part of their 11th annual At First Sight New Play Festival.
Annalise Cain's Why Liliya Why will receive a full production this March 3-10th at Indiana University as part of their 11th annual At First Sight New Play Festival.
David Davila's 1970's COLLEGE SEX COMEDY to Begin Sold-out Run At Indiana University in March
David Davila's 1970's College Sex Comedy, billed as a 'derivative farcical flop' opens to an already sold-out run this March 6-10th at Indiana University as part of their 11th annual At First Sight New Play Festival.
David Davila's 1970's College Sex Comedy, billed as a 'derivative farcical flop' opens to an already sold-out run this March 6-10th at Indiana University as part of their 11th annual At First Sight New Play Festival.
Full Schedule Announced For The 11th Annual At First Sight New Play Festival
IU Theatre & Dance will present new works from our graduate and undergraduate playwrights in the upcoming 11th annual At First Sight New Play Festival.
IU Theatre & Dance will present new works from our graduate and undergraduate playwrights in the upcoming 11th annual At First Sight New Play Festival.
Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld San Antonio Awards
The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld San Antonio Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.
The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld San Antonio Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.
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