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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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Review: The Huntington's OEDIPUS EL REY Turns Tragedy Into Triumph
by R. Scott Reedy - May 20, 2026

Playwright Luis Alfaro aimed high when he decided to bring Sophocles’ “Oedipus Rex” from 429 BC into the 21st century with “Oedipus El Rey,” his contemporary retelling of the Greek tragedy set in a Los Angeles barrio.
Luis Alfaro's OEDIPUS EL REY Extends at The Huntington
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2026

The Huntington is extending Oedipus El Rey, a retelling of a powerful classic by MacArthur “Genius” Fellow Luis Alfaro and directed by Huntington Norma Jean Calderwood Artistic Director Loretta Greco.
Photos: Get a First Look at OEDIPUS EL REY at The Huntington
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 13, 2026

The Huntington is currently presenting Oedipus el Rey by Luis Alfaro, directed by Artistic Director Loretta Greco. You can now get a first look at production photos!
Photos: OEDIPUS EL REY At The Huntington
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 22, 2026

The Huntington will present Oedipus el Rey by Luis Alfaro in Boston, directed by Artistic Director Loretta Greco. The production features a cast representing a broad Latinx diaspora and will run at the Calderwood Pavilion’s Roberts Theatre. Check out photos of the cast.
Juan Arturo, Melisa Soledad Pereyra And Gabe Martínez To Star In OEDIPUS EL REY At The Huntington
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 9, 2026

The Huntington announced the cast and creative team for Luis Alfaro's OEDIPUS EL REY, running May 7–June 7, 2026 at the Calderwood Pavilion in Boston, directed by Artistic Director Loretta Greco.
TITUBA American Premiere and More Set for Court Theatre 2026-2027 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Apr 2, 2026

Court Theatre has unveiled its 72nd season. The 2026/27 season will feature the American premiere of Winsome Pinnock’s Tituba, set in colonial Salem against the backdrop of the infamous witch trials, and more.
Alliance Theatre Reveals 2026/27 Season - ALICE IN NEVERLAND World Premiere and More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 31, 2026

Alliance Theatre has revealed its 2026/27 season, featuring the world premiere musical Alice in Neverland, a world premiere adaptation of Winnie the Pooh, and more.
Alliance Theatre Reveals Winning Play of Alliance/Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 20, 2026

The Alliance/Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition will continue to spotlight the best emerging playwrights with a full production for the competition winner and staged readings for four competition finalists.
LEVEL UP! World Premiere and More Set for Latino Theater Company 2026 Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 3, 2026

L.A.’s Latino Theater Company will enter its 41st season with a dynamic slate of productions and arts education programming that celebrates its 20th anniversary operating The Los Angeles Theatre Center. 
GIRL BLUE, New Play About Nina Simone, Will Receive Industry Reading At Seven Dials Playhouse
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026

GIRL BLUE, a new play exploring the life of Nina Simone, will have its first UK industry reading at Seven Dials Playhouse, directed by Michael Matthews and written by June Carryl.
Center Theatre Group Creates New Works Development Pipeline
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2025

Center Theatre Group has in place a new developmental pipeline for plays and musicals, created by Snehal Desai, CTG’s Brindell & Milton Gottlieb Artistic Director.
Arena Stage Receives Edgerton Foundation New Play Award for FREMONT AVE.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 8, 2025

Arena Stage has received the Edgerton Foundation New Play Award for Fremont Ave. by Reggie D. White, directed by Lili-Anne Brown.
Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards 2025 Recipients Announced
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 4, 2025

Theatre Communications Group has announced the 2025 recipients of the Edgerton Foundation New Play Awards. The awards provide additional rehearsal time for new works in development at theatres across the country. Sixteen productions will receive a total of $783,000 in support.
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 2, 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 27, 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. 

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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