Hannah Benitez
Birth Place: Miami, FL
Latest News on Hannah Benitez:
New Hannah Benitez Play, GRAY MARE, to Have Industry Reading (Sep 8, 2025)
Island City Stage to Present South Florida Premiere of AT THE WEDDING Through September 14 (Aug 28, 2025)
AT THE WEDDING by Bryna Turner to Make South Florida Premiere at Island City Stage (Jul 2, 2025)
New Hannah Benitez Play, GRAY MARE, to Have Industry Reading (Sep 8, 2025)
Island City Stage to Present South Florida Premiere of AT THE WEDDING Through September 14 (Aug 28, 2025)
AT THE WEDDING by Bryna Turner to Make South Florida Premiere at Island City Stage (Jul 2, 2025)
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
New Hannah Benitez Play, GRAY MARE, to Have Industry Reading
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2025
A private industry reading of Hannah Benitez's new play with music, Gray Mare, will be held this month. Learn more about the upcoming industry presentation here!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 8, 2025
A private industry reading of Hannah Benitez's new play with music, Gray Mare, will be held this month. Learn more about the upcoming industry presentation here!
Island City Stage to Present South Florida Premiere of AT THE WEDDING Through September 14
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 28, 2025
Island City Stage will present the South Florida premiere of Bryna Turner’s At the Wedding through September 14, 2025. Directed by Andy Rogow, the biting comedy follows Carlo as she crashes her ex-girlfriend’s wedding and navigates heartbreak, humor, and hope.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 28, 2025
Island City Stage will present the South Florida premiere of Bryna Turner’s At the Wedding through September 14, 2025. Directed by Andy Rogow, the biting comedy follows Carlo as she crashes her ex-girlfriend’s wedding and navigates heartbreak, humor, and hope.
AT THE WEDDING by Bryna Turner to Make South Florida Premiere at Island City Stage
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 2, 2025
Island City Stage will close its 2024–25 season with the South Florida premiere of At the Wedding by Bryna Turner, running August 21 through September 21 at the company’s home in Wilton Manors.
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 2, 2025
Island City Stage will close its 2024–25 season with the South Florida premiere of At the Wedding by Bryna Turner, running August 21 through September 21 at the company’s home in Wilton Manors.
PRIDE PLAYS 2025 Announces Casting For New York Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2025
Initial casting has been announced for Pride Plays 2025 in New York. Partnering with longtime collaborator Rattlestick Theater (Will Davis, Artistic Director; Maegan Morris, Managing Director), Pride Plays 2025 in New York will take place on Monday June 23, 2025, at The Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space (511 West 52nd Street). Tickets are free and open to the public and will be available by visiting prideplays.com.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 17, 2025
Initial casting has been announced for Pride Plays 2025 in New York. Partnering with longtime collaborator Rattlestick Theater (Will Davis, Artistic Director; Maegan Morris, Managing Director), Pride Plays 2025 in New York will take place on Monday June 23, 2025, at The Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space (511 West 52nd Street). Tickets are free and open to the public and will be available by visiting prideplays.com.
Review: Hannah Benitez's Hilarious FOR CLOSURE at freeFall
by Peter Nason - May 10, 2025
In our tightknit theatre community, word of mouth matters most. Local shows live and breathe on it. Some shows can sell themselves—especially big musicals with falling chandeliers or anti-Nazi von Trapp singers.
by Peter Nason - May 10, 2025
In our tightknit theatre community, word of mouth matters most. Local shows live and breathe on it. Some shows can sell themselves—especially big musicals with falling chandeliers or anti-Nazi von Trapp singers.
FOR CLOSURE! From Playwright Hannah Benitez Playing At FreeFall This Spring
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2025
For Closure! by acclaimed playwright Hannah Benitez arrives on the freeFall stage for its world premiere on April 11. This contemporary farce set in the small Florida coastal town of Gulfpalm is a hilarious and satirical look at the foibles and hypocrisies of modern life.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 27, 2025
For Closure! by acclaimed playwright Hannah Benitez arrives on the freeFall stage for its world premiere on April 11. This contemporary farce set in the small Florida coastal town of Gulfpalm is a hilarious and satirical look at the foibles and hypocrisies of modern life.
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.
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