Interview with Actor and Writer Nasir Villanueva

How do you identify? How does your identity affect your work? I am Afro-Mexican originally from Monterrey, Mexico. It affects my work in many ways. Having two nationalities in my blood (Mexican and Nigerian) has given me an open mind to people from different cultures, and religious backgrounds. What are you working on currently? Currently […]

Reflection: Actor Delpaneaux A. Wills Inspires You to Follows Your Dreams

#Teatrolatinegro is invested in introducing you to Afro-diasporic artists who are out there doing the work. I came across actor Delpaneaux Wills (pronounced Del-pawn-o) on twitter and I quickly became interested in his work. Not only is he talented, but he has been on the critically acclaimed show Criminal Minds! Wills is both inspirational and […]

Interview with Playwright Hector Amaya

I met Hector Amaya in early 2015 while working at the Alley Theatre. When I found out that the dapper man (he was always dressed in suits) who raised money for the regional theatre, also wrote plays, I wanted to know more. He quickly became my colleague, and we swapped plays and gave each other […]

Interview: Emilio Rodriguez, Sam White and the Black and Brown Theatre Company of Detroit

When Playwright Emilio Rodriguez mentioned Black and Brown Theatre on twitter, I jumped for joy! Black and Brown theatre, a company, Rodriguez started with award-winning Detroit artist Sam White, is set to provide opportunities for communities of color that have largely been left out of the “American Theatre” dialogue. Their first showcase is in October and […]