Hannah Benitez
Birth Place: Miami, FL
Latest News on Hannah Benitez:
FOR CLOSURE! Cast Announced At Freefall Theatre (Mar 17, 2025)
PRIDE PLAYS Returns This June in NYC and Washington, D.C (Mar 13, 2025)
Two River Theater Reveals Casts And Directors For 13th Annual Crossing Borders Festival (Jul 30, 2024)
FOR CLOSURE! Cast Announced At Freefall Theatre (Mar 17, 2025)
PRIDE PLAYS Returns This June in NYC and Washington, D.C (Mar 13, 2025)
Two River Theater Reveals Casts And Directors For 13th Annual Crossing Borders Festival (Jul 30, 2024)
BIO
Hannah Benitez stars as Hodel alongside Meghan Colleen Moroney (Mamma Mia) and David Mann (MC in freeFall’s ‘Cabaret’) at freeFall Theatre’s production of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ September 21 – November 3 in St. Petersburg Florida. Her other regional credits include Sandra in 'One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest (freeFall Theater), Molly Ivors in 'The Dead' (Mad Cow Theater), Peggy in 'Godspell' (Off Square Theater Co.), Viola in Twelfth Night (Thin Air Shakespeare), Maria in Loves Labor's Lost & Lovodico in Othello (Montana Shakespeare Co.), a merry Musician in 'Robin Hood' & Miss Dilber/Fezziwig in 'A Christmas Carol' at (Hippodrome State Theater) and an upcoming production of 'Ragtime' (Actors' Playhouse) .Member of the Equity Membership Candidacy Program.
contact @ hannahbenitez@yahoo.com
News
FOR CLOSURE! Cast Announced At Freefall Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2025
Rehearsals start this week for the world premiere of For Closure! by acclaimed playwright Hannah Benitez. This contemporary farce set in Florida's Gulf Coast is a hilarious and satirical look at the foibles and hypocrisies of modern life.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 17, 2025
Rehearsals start this week for the world premiere of For Closure! by acclaimed playwright Hannah Benitez. This contemporary farce set in Florida's Gulf Coast is a hilarious and satirical look at the foibles and hypocrisies of modern life.
PRIDE PLAYS Returns This June in NYC and Washington, D.C
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2025
Pride Plays 2025, celebrating the rich tapestry of LGBTQIA+ experiences through the power of live theater, will return this June, taking place in both New York City and, for the first time, Washington, D.C.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2025
Pride Plays 2025, celebrating the rich tapestry of LGBTQIA+ experiences through the power of live theater, will return this June, taking place in both New York City and, for the first time, Washington, D.C.
Two River Theater Reveals Casts And Directors For 13th Annual Crossing Borders Festival
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2024
Two River Theater revealed the casts and directors for its 13th Annual Crossing Borders Festival, celebrating diverse voices and stories in theater. Discover the lineup and creative teams behind this year's event. Learn how to attend!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 30, 2024
Two River Theater revealed the casts and directors for its 13th Annual Crossing Borders Festival, celebrating diverse voices and stories in theater. Discover the lineup and creative teams behind this year's event. Learn how to attend!
Cast and Creative Teams Set For PRIDE PLAYS 2024
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2024
Pride Plays, the initiative launched in 2019 and returning to New York this summer, has announced the cast and creative teams for their Pride Plays 2024 Celebration kickoff event on June 24, 2024.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 21, 2024
Pride Plays, the initiative launched in 2019 and returning to New York this summer, has announced the cast and creative teams for their Pride Plays 2024 Celebration kickoff event on June 24, 2024.
Pride Plays To Return To New York With Three New Play Readings This Month
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2024
Pride Plays returns to New York with three new play readings celebrating LGBTQ+ voices. Learn how to purchase tickets.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 11, 2024
Pride Plays returns to New York with three new play readings celebrating LGBTQ+ voices. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Jeannette Bayardelle, Fred Inkley & More to Star in METRA Concert Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2024
Jeannette Bayardelle and Fred Inkley will star in METRA, a climate justice rock musical concert reading. Learn where and when you can see the production!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 8, 2024
Jeannette Bayardelle and Fred Inkley will star in METRA, a climate justice rock musical concert reading. Learn where and when you can see the production!
METRA: A CLIMATE REVOLUTION WITH SONGS Will Receive Concert Performances
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2024
New climate justice musical, Metra: A Climate Revolution with Songs will receive two concert reading performances on May 22 and 23 at Judson Memorial Church.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 26, 2024
New climate justice musical, Metra: A Climate Revolution with Songs will receive two concert reading performances on May 22 and 23 at Judson Memorial Church.
St Pete's FreeFall Theatre Announces Sondheim's FOLLIES And More for 15th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2024
Discover the exciting lineup for freeFall Theatre's 15th season, featuring a world-premiere farce by Hannah Benitez, a return of Sherlock Holmes, a Stephen Sondheim musical, and more.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 18, 2024
Discover the exciting lineup for freeFall Theatre's 15th season, featuring a world-premiere farce by Hannah Benitez, a return of Sherlock Holmes, a Stephen Sondheim musical, and more.
Rubell Museum and Miami New Drama Will Host Immersive Theater Experience This Winter
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2024
Miami New Drama has announced details for The Museum Plays, an innovative and immersive theatrical experience at the Rubell Museum set to revolutionize how audiences interact with visual and performing art.
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2024
Miami New Drama has announced details for The Museum Plays, an innovative and immersive theatrical experience at the Rubell Museum set to revolutionize how audiences interact with visual and performing art.
Miami New Drama Partners with The Rubell Museum to Present The Museum Plays
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2024
Miami New Drama has revealed details for The Museum Plays, an innovative and immersive theatrical experience set to revolutionize how audiences interact with visual and performing art.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 29, 2024
Miami New Drama has revealed details for The Museum Plays, an innovative and immersive theatrical experience set to revolutionize how audiences interact with visual and performing art.
Interview: Tatiana Pandiani of TORERA at Alley Theatre
by Armando Urdiales - May 22, 2023
Last year, during the Alley All New Festival, upon the announcement of Law & Order's Monet Hurst-Mendoza having a workshop was news that caused for myself much excitement. The workshop was not a disappointment but made me anxious to witness a full scale production. When it was announced in the 22-23 Alley Theatre season, my excitement grew not only due to the capability of a full scale production, but also the fact that Director and Choreographer, Tatiana Pandiani, would be at the helm.
by Armando Urdiales - May 22, 2023
Last year, during the Alley All New Festival, upon the announcement of Law & Order's Monet Hurst-Mendoza having a workshop was news that caused for myself much excitement. The workshop was not a disappointment but made me anxious to witness a full scale production. When it was announced in the 22-23 Alley Theatre season, my excitement grew not only due to the capability of a full scale production, but also the fact that Director and Choreographer, Tatiana Pandiani, would be at the helm.
Metropolis Selects Brendan Ragan as New Artistic Director
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2023
After a nationwide search, Metropolis’ Board of Directors has announced acclaimed theatre artist Brendan Ragan as the company’s new Artistic Director. Ragan is the founding Co-Artistic Director of the award-winning Urbanite Theatre, a Florida-based company known regionally for producing bold, inventive new works.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 5, 2023
After a nationwide search, Metropolis’ Board of Directors has announced acclaimed theatre artist Brendan Ragan as the company’s new Artistic Director. Ragan is the founding Co-Artistic Director of the award-winning Urbanite Theatre, a Florida-based company known regionally for producing bold, inventive new works.
Florencia Iriondo's New Musical SOUTH to be Performed at Nuyorican Poets Cafe in March
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2023
Florencia Iriondo's SOUTH will be presented at Nuyorican Poets Cafe, 236 E 3rd St, NYC, Thursday, March 30, 7 pm.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 13, 2023
Florencia Iriondo's SOUTH will be presented at Nuyorican Poets Cafe, 236 E 3rd St, NYC, Thursday, March 30, 7 pm.
Zoetic Stage and the Adrienne Arsht Center Present the World Premiere of GRINGOLANDIA
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 22, 2021
Zoetic Stage and the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County will present the world premiere of GRINGOLANDIA, written by Hannah Benitez, commissioned by Zoetic Stage. GRINGOLANDIA tells the story of a Cuban family from Miami who embarks on a journey of closure, truth and cultural connection.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 22, 2021
Zoetic Stage and the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County will present the world premiere of GRINGOLANDIA, written by Hannah Benitez, commissioned by Zoetic Stage. GRINGOLANDIA tells the story of a Cuban family from Miami who embarks on a journey of closure, truth and cultural connection.
Zoetic Stage Announces FINSTROM FESTIVAL OF NEW WORK Winners
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2021
The winners of the Finstrom Festival of New Work are Finding Neil Patrick Harris by Donna Hoke, The Guilt Mongers or Los Traficantes de Culpa (for those not willing to submit to the Anglicization of our people) by C. Julian Jiménez, The Equivalent of Sensation by Arianna Rose, One-Shot by Andrew Rosendorf and Baby Camp by Nandita Shenoy.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2021
The winners of the Finstrom Festival of New Work are Finding Neil Patrick Harris by Donna Hoke, The Guilt Mongers or Los Traficantes de Culpa (for those not willing to submit to the Anglicization of our people) by C. Julian Jiménez, The Equivalent of Sensation by Arianna Rose, One-Shot by Andrew Rosendorf and Baby Camp by Nandita Shenoy.
Playwright and Performer Hannah Benitez Signs With Verve
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2020
Deadline has reported that playwright and performer Hannah Benitez has signed with Verve. Benitez's most recent play, GringoLandia, was included on the 2020 Kilroy List.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 10, 2020
Deadline has reported that playwright and performer Hannah Benitez has signed with Verve. Benitez's most recent play, GringoLandia, was included on the 2020 Kilroy List.
Burning Coal Theatre Company Announces 2020 - 2021 Season RESET
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2020
Burning Coal Theatre Company has announced its 2020 - 2021 season reset. This season will include A Hundred Words for Snow by Tatty Hennessy (October 8 - 25, 2020), Conversations I Always Wanted to Have: A Repertory Season of Two Plays by Dael Orlandersmith (January 28 - February 14, 2021) and Evita by Andrew Lloyd Webber (Spring, 2021).
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 18, 2020
Burning Coal Theatre Company has announced its 2020 - 2021 season reset. This season will include A Hundred Words for Snow by Tatty Hennessy (October 8 - 25, 2020), Conversations I Always Wanted to Have: A Repertory Season of Two Plays by Dael Orlandersmith (January 28 - February 14, 2021) and Evita by Andrew Lloyd Webber (Spring, 2021).
Theater and Opera Companies in North Carolina Collaborate to Present THE 19TH AMENDMENT PROJECT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2020
Burning Coal Theatre Company in partnership with The League of Women Voters of Wake County and thirteen other theatre and/or opera companies from across central North Carolina has announced that it will present The 19th Amendment Project.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 14, 2020
Burning Coal Theatre Company in partnership with The League of Women Voters of Wake County and thirteen other theatre and/or opera companies from across central North Carolina has announced that it will present The 19th Amendment Project.
Burning Coal Theatre Company Will Present the 19TH AMENDMENT PROJECT
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2020
Burning Coal Theatre Company has announced that it will present The 19th Amendment Project, a collection of short plays written by some of the most accomplished women and/or non-binary playwrights working today. Performance dates are August 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 & 29 at 7:30 pm.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 23, 2020
Burning Coal Theatre Company has announced that it will present The 19th Amendment Project, a collection of short plays written by some of the most accomplished women and/or non-binary playwrights working today. Performance dates are August 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 & 29 at 7:30 pm.
BWW Review: freeFall Theatre's Inventive Treatment of Stephen Schwartz's PIPPIN - They've Got Magic To Do
by Peter Nason - Jul 23, 2019
It has a little bit of everything...except an ensemble.
by Peter Nason - Jul 23, 2019
It has a little bit of everything...except an ensemble.
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