Carmen Rivera
Latest News on Carmen Rivera:
- Honor Roll! Spotlights New 50 Plays by Women+ Over 50 ListJul 20, 2026
- AND THEN THERE WERE NONE, 1984, and More Set For Experience Theatre Project's 2026-2027 SeasonJul 20, 2026
- Bess Wohl, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Quiara Alegría Hudes & More Join Faculty Of The Candela Playwrights Summer FellowshipJul 11, 2026
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Honor Roll! Spotlights New 50 Plays by Women+ Over 50 List
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2026
Cheryl Davis and Jacquelyn Reingold, Executive Committee members of Honor Roll!, an advocacy and action group of women+ playwrights over forty — and women+ over 40 allies, have launched the 50 Plays by Women+ Over 50 list.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 20, 2026
Cheryl Davis and Jacquelyn Reingold, Executive Committee members of Honor Roll!, an advocacy and action group of women+ playwrights over forty — and women+ over 40 allies, have launched the 50 Plays by Women+ Over 50 list.
AND THEN THERE WERE NONE, 1984, and More Set For Experience Theatre Project's 2026-2027 Season
by Stephi Wild - Jul 20, 2026
Experience Theatre Project announced its 2026-2027 season, themed Echoes & Illusions, featuring seven productions including AND THEN THERE WERE NONE, GEORGE ORWELL'S 1984, and FLANAGAN'S WAKE at its Aloha, Oregon home.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 20, 2026
Experience Theatre Project announced its 2026-2027 season, themed Echoes & Illusions, featuring seven productions including AND THEN THERE WERE NONE, GEORGE ORWELL'S 1984, and FLANAGAN'S WAKE at its Aloha, Oregon home.
Bess Wohl, Daphne Rubin-Vega, Quiara Alegría Hudes & More Join Faculty Of The Candela Playwrights Summer Fellowship
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 11, 2026
Pulitzer and Tony winners Bess Wohl, Quiara Alegría Hudes, Martyna Majok, Bill Rauch, and Ruben Santiago-Hudson join Daphne Rubin-Vega on the 2026 faculty of the tuition-free Candela Playwrights Summer Fellowship in New York City.
by Marissa Faith Curley - Jul 11, 2026
Pulitzer and Tony winners Bess Wohl, Quiara Alegría Hudes, Martyna Majok, Bill Rauch, and Ruben Santiago-Hudson join Daphne Rubin-Vega on the 2026 faculty of the tuition-free Candela Playwrights Summer Fellowship in New York City.
Candela Announces 18 Fellows for Its Fourth Annual Playwrights Summer Fellowship
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2026
Candela announced 18 fellows for its 2026 Playwrights Summer Fellowship, supporting playwrights and musical theatre writers of Latin American and Caribbean heritage with tuition-free training and mentorship in New York City.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 15, 2026
Candela announced 18 fellows for its 2026 Playwrights Summer Fellowship, supporting playwrights and musical theatre writers of Latin American and Caribbean heritage with tuition-free training and mentorship in New York City.
Photos: EVERYBODY HAS A STORY TO TELL to Activate Lower East Side Gardens This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2026
Activating Lower East Side community gardens on weekends this May, see first look photos of Remote Theater Project's free interactive community play EVERYBODY HAS A STORY TO TELL, an original work by Obie Award-winning playwright Carmen Rivera.
by A.A. Cristi - May 21, 2026
Activating Lower East Side community gardens on weekends this May, see first look photos of Remote Theater Project's free interactive community play EVERYBODY HAS A STORY TO TELL, an original work by Obie Award-winning playwright Carmen Rivera.
ROBERTO CLEMENTE: A DIAMOND WITHIN To Have World Premiere at Marlene Boll Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026
Elvis Nolasco, known for Apple TV+'s Manhunt, has been cast as Roberto Clemente in Plowshares Theatre Company's world premiere of ROBERTO CLEMENTE: A DIAMOND WITHIN at the Marlene Boll Theatre in Detroit.
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2026
Elvis Nolasco, known for Apple TV+'s Manhunt, has been cast as Roberto Clemente in Plowshares Theatre Company's world premiere of ROBERTO CLEMENTE: A DIAMOND WITHIN at the Marlene Boll Theatre in Detroit.
EVERYBODY HAS A STORY TO TELL To Be Presented In Lower East Side And Chinatown Gardens
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2026
Remote Theater Project will present EVERYONE HAS A STORY TO TELL, a new multilingual community play by Carmen Rivera, running May 16 through May 24 in locations across the Lower East Side and Chinatown. The production is directed by Alexandra Aron.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 15, 2026
Remote Theater Project will present EVERYONE HAS A STORY TO TELL, a new multilingual community play by Carmen Rivera, running May 16 through May 24 in locations across the Lower East Side and Chinatown. The production is directed by Alexandra Aron.
Repertorio Español Celebrates 30 Years Of LA GRINGA With 2026 Performances And Events
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 23, 2026
Repertorio Español will celebrate the 30th anniversary of LA GRINGA, the play by Carmen Rivera that premiered at the company in February 1996, with a series of performances and events throughout 2026 at its theater on East 27th Street.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 23, 2026
Repertorio Español will celebrate the 30th anniversary of LA GRINGA, the play by Carmen Rivera that premiered at the company in February 1996, with a series of performances and events throughout 2026 at its theater on East 27th Street.
Plowshares Theatre to Debut ROBERTO CLEMENTE: A DIAMOND WITHIN This June
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2026
Plowshares Theatre Company has announced the world premiere of “Roberto Clemente: A Diamond Within,” an original play by acclaimed playwright Cándido Tirado.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 13, 2026
Plowshares Theatre Company has announced the world premiere of “Roberto Clemente: A Diamond Within,” an original play by acclaimed playwright Cándido Tirado.
Candela Announces Fellows for Third Annual Playwrights Summer Fellowship Program
by Emmy Rice - Jul 6, 2025
Candela, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to expanding access to theater education for playwrights, book writers, and lyricists of Latin American and Caribbean heritage, has announced the fellows selected for its third annual Playwrights Summer Fellowship program.
by Emmy Rice - Jul 6, 2025
Candela, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to expanding access to theater education for playwrights, book writers, and lyricists of Latin American and Caribbean heritage, has announced the fellows selected for its third annual Playwrights Summer Fellowship program.
LA CAÍDA DE RAFAEL TRUJILLO To Be Presented By Teatro Círculo
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2025
TEATRO CÍRCULO will present back by popular demand LA CAÍDA DE RAFAEL TRUJILLO (The Downfall of Rafael Trujillo) written by award-winning playwright Carmen Rivera and with the direction of award-winning director Cándido Tirado.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 14, 2025
TEATRO CÍRCULO will present back by popular demand LA CAÍDA DE RAFAEL TRUJILLO (The Downfall of Rafael Trujillo) written by award-winning playwright Carmen Rivera and with the direction of award-winning director Cándido Tirado.
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 28, 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.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 28, 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.
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Carmen Rivera has written 1 shows including Celia (Bookwriter).
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