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BIO

Luis Alfaro is a Chicano writer/performer known for his work in poetry, theatre, short stories, performance and journalism.

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Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2020 - Outstanding Adaptation

Luis Alfaro, Mojada

Drama League Awards - 2018 - Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play

Luis Alfaro, Oedipus El Rey

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Submissions For ATC's National Latine Playwrights Award Are Open Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 3, 2025

Arizona Theatre Company has launched a call for submissions for the 2026 National Latine PlaywrightsAward. Now in the 29th year of the award, submissions will be accepted through January late January.
THIEVES OF CALIFORNIA Comes to Getty's Villa Theater Lab
by Stephi Wild - Nov 4, 2025

 Getty's Villa Theater Lab will present Thieves of California,  a performance inspired by Aeschylus's ancient Greek tragedy, Seven Against Thebes and set in a dystopian future in California.
Jacob G. Padrón To Conclude Tenure At Long Wharf Theatre Following 2025"26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 2, 2025

Long Wharf Theatre Artistic Director Jacob G. Padrón––who has been with the company since February of 2019––will conclude his role following the 2025–2026 season. Learn more!
SPREAD World Premiere and More Set for INTAR Theatre '25-26 Fall/Winter Programming
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 29, 2025

International Arts Relations has revealed programming for the fall and winter of its 2025-2026 60th Anniversary Season. Learn more about the programming here!
Center Theatre Group Will Host WALK WITH ME CTG Audio Experience
by Stephi Wild - Jun 18, 2025

Center Theatre Group will host Walk With Me CTG: An Interactive Audio Experience beginning this month outside of the Mark Taper Forum and Ahmanson Theatre on the Jerry Moss Plaza at The Music Center.
Atelier Samuel Beckett Launches New Residency Award Honoring Olga Garay-English and Dr. Kerry English
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 3, 2025

Atelier Samuel Beckett, a Franco-Irish artists’ residency program based in Méricourt, France, has announced the launch of the Olga Garay-English and Dr. Kerry English Residency Award, a new three-year initiative supporting Latinx and Latin American artists.
AN ILIAD Begins Performances At Undermain Theatre In June
by A.A. Cristi - May 28, 2025

Undermain Theatre will present a special encore presentation of  An Iliad by Lisa Peterson and Denis O'Hare from the Robert Fagles translation of Homer. This limited engagement runs June 12 through June 29, 2025. 
MAGIC CLASSICS Reading Series, At The Magic Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - May 13, 2025

Rainbow Zebra Productions LLC and the Magic Theatre have announced the Magic Classics Reading Series. In Magic Classics, talented casts will present staged readings of plays that originally premiered at the Magic Theatre.
THE CEREMONY World Premiere and More Set for The Huntington 25-26 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 24, 2025

The Huntington has unveiled its 2025/26 season, featuring fresh works, a bitingly funny comedy, and a love-affirming contemporary musical. See full programming here!
Review: GREEN ROOM THEATRE: A CULTURAL CONNECTION at GREEN ROOM THEATRE
by June August - Apr 14, 2025

I was moved—completely captivated by the stunning performance of Luis Alfaro’s award-winning Black Butterfly, a poignant peek into one aspect of Mexican-American culture, now playing at Green Room Theatre Company. The show offers more than the play itself.  On a makeshift stage in the RAP Foundation building, the show opens with an energetic display of talent by Ballet Folklórico.
World Premiere of THE STAIRCASE Comes to South Coast Repertory
by Stephi Wild - Apr 11, 2025

South Coast Repertory will bring the singularly unique voice of Hawaiian playwright Noa Gardner to theatregoers with the world premiere of The Staircase. Learn more here!
THE TRIUMPH OF LOVE At The Huntington Finds Cast and Creative Team
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 11, 2025

The Huntington has announced the cast and creative team of The Triumph of Love, the classic romantic comedy written by Pierre Carlet de Marivaux, translated by Stephen Wadsworth, and directed by Huntington Artistic Director Loretta Greco (Prayer for the French Republic at The Huntington).
Feature: BEYOND CASTING: THE PLAY IS THE THING
by Herbert Paine - Nov 7, 2024

While casting practices have evolved to enhance diversity (albeit, too slowly and not enough), the selection of plays remains strikingly homogeneous. We need to focus on what is produced as much as who is cast.
Hermitage Announces Playwright Naomi Iizuka as Winner of 2024-2025 Hermitage Major Theater Award
by Blair Ingenthron - Nov 4, 2024

Andy Sandberg, Artistic Director and CEO of the Hermitage Artist Retreat, has announced that California-based playwright Naomi Iizuka has been selected as the fifth recipient of the Hermitage Major Theater Award (HMTA).
Cal State LA to Present MOJADA: A MEDEA IN LOS ANGELES By Luis Alfaro
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2024

Cal State LA's Department of Theatre and Dance presents MOJADA: A MEDEA IN LOS ANGELES by Luis Alfaro, a modern adaptation of the Greek drama, featuring students and guest artists. Learn how to purchase tickets.
The Magic Theatre 2025 Performances Passes Available Now
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 25, 2024

MAGIC THEATRE announced that 2025 performance passes are now available, offering theatergoers the opportunity to experience a diverse lineup of productions throughout the upcoming season.
Submissions Now Open For ATC's National Latine Playwrights Award
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2024

Arizona Theatre Company is accepting submissions for the 2025 National Latine Playwrights Award. Eligible Latine playwrights from the U.S., its territories, or Mexico can submit scripts. Learn how to apply.
The Magic Theatre and Campo Santo Announce the World Premiere of GARUDA'S WING
by A.A. Cristi - May 14, 2024

Experience the world premiere of GARUDA’S WING, a groundbreaking performance brought to you by MAGIC THEATRE and CAMPO SANTO. Catch the latest in innovative theatre in San Francisco.
David A. Tucker II To Feature At Inaugural National Latine Playwrights Festival
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 3, 2024

Chicano playwright David A. Tucker II wins the 2023 National Latine Playwrights Award for his black comedy, The Nude. He will be featured at the inaugural National Latine Playwrights Festival in June 2024, hosted by the Arizona Theatre Company.
Playwrights' Arena Honors Denise Blasor, Gregg Daniel, And C. Raul Espinoza At Annual Brunch Gala At LA LGBT Center
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 28, 2024

Join Playwrights' Arena for their Annual Gala on April 28, 2024. Celebrate the art of playwriting and support the development of new plays in this festive event.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many shows has Luis Alfaro written?

Luis Alfaro has written 2 shows including Oedipus El Rey (Playwright), Mojada (Pplaywright).

What awards has Luis Alfaro been nominated for?

Outstanding Adaptation (Drama Desk Awards) for Mojada and Outstanding Production of a Broadway or Off-Broadway Play (Drama League Awards) for Oedipus El Rey.

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