The Space for Black, Brown and Afrolatinx Theatre
What is your identity? Defining my identity has continued to be something I’m still trying to figure out. Typically, I identify as a theatre artist of color but the full spectrum of my identity is best described as Afro-Latinx, Black, LGBQTIA+ theatre artist. What is your mission as a writer? I came up with this […]
Read More Interview with Playwright Rachel LynettWhat is your identity? I’m a Xicana and a Chigona from San Antonio, Texas, living in Austin. I’m a writer, performer, stylist, payasa. What are you working on? Right now I’m in the pre-production and crowdfunding stages of my new web series, Muy Excited. I’m also slowly writing a short film. Tell us about Muy Excited. Muy Excited is an 8-episode […]
Read More Interview with Writer and Performer Andie FloresWhat is your identity? I am a Black woman. Writer. Fighter. Lover. Twerker. Some-time actor. Tell us about TWENTYEIGHT and other pieces that you are working on. TWENTYEIGHT is currently running at The Vortex. I just finished a full length play called Mingus about a famous black intellectual’s relationship with two of his students. I also recently […]
Read More Interview with Playwright Tyler English-BeckwithHow 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 […]
Read More Interview with Actor and Writer Nasir VillanuevaI came across Philana Omorotionmwan’s work while looking for more work by women playwrights. As you can tell from her energetic photo, Philana is a dynamic, hard-working incredible voice in American Theatre! Her plays have been featured in spaces all across the country and she is currently an MFA student at Ohio University. Check out her […]
Read More Interview with Playwright Philana Omorotionmwan“My main goal is to bring theatre–or elements of theatre–to audiences and communities that don’t typically have access to them.”
Read More Interview with Actress SiMon’ EmmettThe highlight of my summer was participating in the first ever Fornes Workshop.
Read More Reflection: Fornes Playwriting Workshop