Josanna Vaz

Photos: Site-Specific Recycling Drama RIVEN Opens At Brooklyn's Sure We Can
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2025

Sure We Can will co-present the World Premiere of RIVEN, a play based on the reality of waste pickers (the global community of people who pick and sort recyclable materials as a way of living). See photos from the show.

Photos: Sneak Peek At Environmental Drama RIVEN Staged In An Actual Recycling Facility
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2025

Sure We Can will co-present the World Premiere of RIVEN, a play based on the reality of waste pickers (the global community of people who pick and sort recyclable materials as a way of living). This site-specific production staged at an actual recycling center in Brooklyn explores themes of environmental justice, accumulation of waste, and complexities of hope. Check out photos below.

World Premiere of Site-Specific RIVEN Sets New Performances Dates
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 9, 2025

Sure We Can will host the World Premiere of RIVEN, a play based on the reality of waste pickers. This site-specific production will be staged at an actual recycling center in Brooklyn. Learn more!

RIVEN Comes to BRIC Arts in June
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2023

After two successful showings at the A.P.E. Gallery in Northampton, Massachusetts this past April, director Marina Zurita is bringing her latest research-driven piece, Riven, to BRIC Arts in Brooklyn, NY. Created in collaboration with creatives Laila Garroni and Josanna Vaz, Riven examines catadores (waste-picker) culture in Brazil, and further explores the intersections of motherhood and the accumulation of waste.

The Tank Announces Schedule for City Artist Corps Grantee Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 1, 2021

The Tank announced today the programming schedule for the City Artist Corps Grantee Performances. From now until October 31st, the Tank is presenting FREE in-person programming highlighting the work of 14 City Artist Corps Grantees.

Little & Fierce Theatre Company Presents CREATE II: A Digital Reading Series
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 15, 2021

Little & Fierce Theatre Company will present CREATE II: A Digital Reading Series, featuring 7 new plays and 40+ artists. The festival is streaming March 25-30th, and tickets are available via Eventbrite. Tickets are free to the public, with a $5 suggested donation for those attending one evening, and $10 suggested donation for a full festival pass.

Exquisite Corpse Company Returns To Governors Island with WATER, WATER, EVERYWHERE...
by Julie Musbach - Aug 13, 2019

In Exquisite Corpse Company's performative exhibition, Water, Water, Everywhere... step into the lives of people from the past, present, and future.