Krystal Ortiz
Latest News on Krystal Ortiz:
FRIKINATION Musical to Premiere at 2025 Criminal Queerness Festival at HERE Arts Center (Jun 9, 2025)
National Queer Theater Reveals Cast of TOMORROW NEVER CAME at 2025 Criminal Queerness Festival (Jun 9, 2025)
Julyana Soelistyo, Debbie Tjong, and Michele Selene Ang to Star in WHAT YOU ARE TO ME at 2025 Criminal Queerness Festival (Jun 9, 2025)
FRIKINATION Musical to Premiere at 2025 Criminal Queerness Festival at HERE Arts Center (Jun 9, 2025)
National Queer Theater Reveals Cast of TOMORROW NEVER CAME at 2025 Criminal Queerness Festival (Jun 9, 2025)
Julyana Soelistyo, Debbie Tjong, and Michele Selene Ang to Star in WHAT YOU ARE TO ME at 2025 Criminal Queerness Festival (Jun 9, 2025)
BIO
Krystal Ortiz (they/she) is a Cuban-American actor, singer, and playwright originally from Miami, Florida. Krystal has performed all over Chicago in plays such as Verböten (The House Theatre), X (Sideshow Theatre Company), For Services Rendered (Griffin Theatre Co), Lettie (Victory Gardens), La Havana Madrid (Teatro Vista, Goodman Theatre), and The Fly Honey Show (The Inconvenience) among others. Regional Credits include: Quixote Nuevo (Denver Center for the Performing Arts), Kid Prince and Pablo (New York Stage & Film Powerhouse; Ars Nova). As a playwright, Krystal is developing LOS FRIKIS-- a historical musical centering the Cuban punk rock community and its powerful relationship to the HIV epidemic in the 80s & 90s. Krystal was nominated for a 3Arts Awards in Theater in 2021. Krystal is an ensemble member at Sideshow Theatre Company, and an alumnus of New World School of the Arts and The Theatre School at DePaul University. They are represented by Stewart Talent Chicago. www.krystalortiz.com.
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FRIKINATION Musical to Premiere at 2025 Criminal Queerness Festival at HERE Arts Center
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2025
National Queer Theater (NQT) and HERE Arts Center have announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere of frikiNation, a new bilingual punk rock musical by Krystal Ortiz with music and lyrics by Cuban band EsKoria.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2025
National Queer Theater (NQT) and HERE Arts Center have announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere of frikiNation, a new bilingual punk rock musical by Krystal Ortiz with music and lyrics by Cuban band EsKoria.
National Queer Theater Reveals Cast of TOMORROW NEVER CAME at 2025 Criminal Queerness Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2025
National Queer Theater (NQT) and HERE Arts Center have announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere of Tomorrow Never Came, a new play by Ugandan writer Jedidiah Mugarura, running June 11–22 as part of the 2025 Criminal Queerness Festival.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2025
National Queer Theater (NQT) and HERE Arts Center have announced the cast and creative team for the world premiere of Tomorrow Never Came, a new play by Ugandan writer Jedidiah Mugarura, running June 11–22 as part of the 2025 Criminal Queerness Festival.
Julyana Soelistyo, Debbie Tjong, and Michele Selene Ang to Star in WHAT YOU ARE TO ME at 2025 Criminal Queerness Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2025
National Queer Theater (NQT) and HERE Arts Center have announced the cast and creative team for What You Are to Me, a new play by Dena Igusti, premiering as part of the 2025 Criminal Queerness Festival.
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 9, 2025
National Queer Theater (NQT) and HERE Arts Center have announced the cast and creative team for What You Are to Me, a new play by Dena Igusti, premiering as part of the 2025 Criminal Queerness Festival.
THE COLOR PURPLE and More Set for Goodman Theatre Summer 2025 Line-Up
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2025
Goodman Theatre has unveiled a wide-ranging July/August slate of experiences with something for everyone—from a free wondrous outdoor circus spectacle to side-splitting world-class comedic improvisation, and more.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 2, 2025
Goodman Theatre has unveiled a wide-ranging July/August slate of experiences with something for everyone—from a free wondrous outdoor circus spectacle to side-splitting world-class comedic improvisation, and more.
Seven Artists-in-Residence to Join Goodman Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2024
Goodman Theatre has welcomed seven early-career artists who will join the Theatre for its 99th season as directing fellows and playwrights-in-residence. Learn more about the artists!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 19, 2024
Goodman Theatre has welcomed seven early-career artists who will join the Theatre for its 99th season as directing fellows and playwrights-in-residence. Learn more about the artists!
Full Cast and Creative Team Set for POTLUCK: A MUSICAL FEAST at Symphony Space
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2023
PROSPECT THEATER COMPANY has revealed the full cast & creative team for its annual Musical Theater Lab POTLUCK: A MUSICAL FEAST at Peter Norton Symphony Space.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 13, 2023
PROSPECT THEATER COMPANY has revealed the full cast & creative team for its annual Musical Theater Lab POTLUCK: A MUSICAL FEAST at Peter Norton Symphony Space.
Prospect Theater Reveals Writer Line-up For POTLUCK: A MUSICAL FEAST
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2023
Prospect Theater Company has announced the writers selected for the 2023 cohort of its annual Musical Theater Lab, POTLUCK: A Musical Feast. Learn more about the participants here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 11, 2023
Prospect Theater Company has announced the writers selected for the 2023 cohort of its annual Musical Theater Lab, POTLUCK: A Musical Feast. Learn more about the participants here!
THE WRITER Makes U.S. Premiere at Steep Theatre in August
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2023
Steep Theatre will be back in action this summer with the U.S. Premiere of Ella Hickson’s The Writer, directed by Georgette Verdin.
by Stephi Wild - Jun 14, 2023
Steep Theatre will be back in action this summer with the U.S. Premiere of Ella Hickson’s The Writer, directed by Georgette Verdin.
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company Announces Cast, Design and Production Team for ANNA IN THE TROPICS
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2022
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company has announced the casting, design and production teams for the second show in our 2022-2023 Season, ANNA IN THE TROPICS by Nilo Cruz and directed by Laura Alcalá Baker.
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 20, 2022
Remy Bumppo Theatre Company has announced the casting, design and production teams for the second show in our 2022-2023 Season, ANNA IN THE TROPICS by Nilo Cruz and directed by Laura Alcalá Baker.
BWW Review: QUIXOTE NUEVO at DCPA
by Jon Bee - May 27, 2022
Throughout the decades, some shows have stood the test of time while newer productions test their strength to stand among the best. And sometimes, you see a new show about an old tale that is a sight for sore eyes. In DCPA's current prodution of Quixote Nuevo, audiences are delighted to a family tale with some twists and turns that would leave even Miguel de Cervantes in stitches.
by Jon Bee - May 27, 2022
Throughout the decades, some shows have stood the test of time while newer productions test their strength to stand among the best. And sometimes, you see a new show about an old tale that is a sight for sore eyes. In DCPA's current prodution of Quixote Nuevo, audiences are delighted to a family tale with some twists and turns that would leave even Miguel de Cervantes in stitches.
VIDEO: First Look At DCPA Theatre Company's QUIXOTE NUEVO
by Alan Henry - May 24, 2022
Get a first look at The DCPA Theatre Company's Quixote Nuevo at the Wolf Theatre running May 13 - June 12, 2022.
by Alan Henry - May 24, 2022
Get a first look at The DCPA Theatre Company's Quixote Nuevo at the Wolf Theatre running May 13 - June 12, 2022.
DCPA Theatre Company Announces The Full Cast And Creative Team For QUIXOTE NUEVO
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2022
The DCPA Theatre Company has announced the full casting and creative team for Quixote Nuevo inthe Wolf Theatre running May 13 – June 12, 2022.
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 8, 2022
The DCPA Theatre Company has announced the full casting and creative team for Quixote Nuevo inthe Wolf Theatre running May 13 – June 12, 2022.
Sideshow Theatre Company to Present HOUSE PARTY SERIES
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 9, 2021
Scattered throughout the calendar year, Sideshow will broadcast five readings of plays we love, written by playwrights they love. Every party has to have a theme, darling, and Sideshow will not disappoint. A play is an event, and so each play will have a customized party experience to bring the audience together even when we're apart.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 9, 2021
Scattered throughout the calendar year, Sideshow will broadcast five readings of plays we love, written by playwrights they love. Every party has to have a theme, darling, and Sideshow will not disappoint. A play is an event, and so each play will have a customized party experience to bring the audience together even when we're apart.
Sideshow Theatre Company Welcomes New Ensemble Members and Artistic Associates
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2021
Sideshow Theatre Company is pleased to welcome eleven new ensemble members and artistic associates. Ensemble members include Wardell Julius Clark, Greg Geffrard, Arti Ishak, Krystal Ortiz, Gabrielle Randle-Bent and Netta Walker. Artistic Associates include Patrick Agada, J. Nicole Brooks, Brynne Frauenhoffer, Jyreika Guest and Sarah Price.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2021
Sideshow Theatre Company is pleased to welcome eleven new ensemble members and artistic associates. Ensemble members include Wardell Julius Clark, Greg Geffrard, Arti Ishak, Krystal Ortiz, Gabrielle Randle-Bent and Netta Walker. Artistic Associates include Patrick Agada, J. Nicole Brooks, Brynne Frauenhoffer, Jyreika Guest and Sarah Price.
Nominations Announced for the 47th Annual Non"Equity Jeff Awards
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2020
With the conclusion of the 2019-2020 Chicago non-Equity theater season, the Jeff Awards announced the nominees for the 47th annual awards for theater excellence that include 120 theater artists across 21 categories.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 28, 2020
With the conclusion of the 2019-2020 Chicago non-Equity theater season, the Jeff Awards announced the nominees for the 47th annual awards for theater excellence that include 120 theater artists across 21 categories.
The House Theatre Presents VERBÖTEN - An Online Encore Presentation
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2020
The House Theatre of Chicago will offer pay-what-you-wish remote viewing of its latest mainstage production, Verböten, the true-ish story of how punk rock saved the lives of four Evanston kids in 1983.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2020
The House Theatre of Chicago will offer pay-what-you-wish remote viewing of its latest mainstage production, Verböten, the true-ish story of how punk rock saved the lives of four Evanston kids in 1983.
Victory Gardens Theater Presents DHABA ON DEVON AVENUE World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2020
Victory Gardens Theater continues its 45th season with the World Premiere of Dhaba on Devon Avenue by Madhuri Shekar and staged by Artistic Director Chay Yew.
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 5, 2020
Victory Gardens Theater continues its 45th season with the World Premiere of Dhaba on Devon Avenue by Madhuri Shekar and staged by Artistic Director Chay Yew.
The House Theatre Extends VERBÖTEN
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2020
The House Theatre of Chicago will extend Verböten, the company's second main stage production of its 18th season. Directed by The House's Artistic Director Nathan Allen, with book by Brett Neveu and music and lyrics by Jason Narducy, The House will add 13 performances of Verböten running through Sunday, March 29 at the Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division St. The regular performance schedule through March 29 will remain with additional updates also listed below:
by Stephi Wild - Feb 19, 2020
The House Theatre of Chicago will extend Verböten, the company's second main stage production of its 18th season. Directed by The House's Artistic Director Nathan Allen, with book by Brett Neveu and music and lyrics by Jason Narducy, The House will add 13 performances of Verböten running through Sunday, March 29 at the Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division St. The regular performance schedule through March 29 will remain with additional updates also listed below:
Victory Gardens Theater Continues its 45th Season with the World Premiere of DHABA ON DEVON AVENUE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2020
Victory Gardens Theater continues its 45th season with the World Premiere of Dhaba on Devon Avenue by Madhuri Shekar and directed by Artistic Director Chay Yew. Dhaba on Devon Avenue runs March 27 - April 26, 2020, with press performance on Friday, April 3, 2020 at 7:30pm at Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue. Single tickets for Dhaba on Devon Avenue are on sale through the box office at 773.871.3000 or online at www.victorygardens.org.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2020
Victory Gardens Theater continues its 45th season with the World Premiere of Dhaba on Devon Avenue by Madhuri Shekar and directed by Artistic Director Chay Yew. Dhaba on Devon Avenue runs March 27 - April 26, 2020, with press performance on Friday, April 3, 2020 at 7:30pm at Victory Gardens Theater, 2433 N. Lincoln Avenue. Single tickets for Dhaba on Devon Avenue are on sale through the box office at 773.871.3000 or online at www.victorygardens.org.
The House Theatre Announces Casting For VERBOTEN World Premiere
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2019
The House Theatre of Chicago is proud to announce the company's second main stage production of its 18th season. The world premiere of Brett Neveu's Verböten with music and lyrics by Jason Narducy runs January 16 a?" March 8, 2020 at the Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division St. Verböten, a new musical inspired by Narducy's 1980's Evanston-based teenage punk rock band is directed by The House Theatre of Chicago's Artistic Director Nathan Allen.
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 14, 2019
The House Theatre of Chicago is proud to announce the company's second main stage production of its 18th season. The world premiere of Brett Neveu's Verböten with music and lyrics by Jason Narducy runs January 16 a?" March 8, 2020 at the Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division St. Verböten, a new musical inspired by Narducy's 1980's Evanston-based teenage punk rock band is directed by The House Theatre of Chicago's Artistic Director Nathan Allen.
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