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David Davila is an award winning writer and comedian from the border of South Texas where 45 wants to build his idiotic wall. An alumnus of The Second City Training Center in Chicago and the Primary Stages ESPA Playwriting School, he is proud to be a charter member of the Musical Theatre Factory, the LatinX Playwright Circle, the Rogue Writers Group, the PlayGround Experiment, and the founding Artistic Director of Lone Star Theatre Company. He dedicates his life to telling the stories of Latinx and gay people living in the United States. His theatre works include Manuel vs the Statue of Liberty: an undocumented musical comedy (NYMF), Promesa: a mariachi musical (MTF), Animal Husbandry (Fringe NYC), Aztec Pirates & the Insignificance of Life on Mars: a Latinx Fantasia on National Themes Part One - The Insignificance of Life on Mars (San Diego Rep) Part 2 - The Inequity of Sacrifice (NYC Latinx Playwright Circle), Vox Pop: a musical parable (MTF), Pyramid: a musical adventure (Lincoln Center AACR), #52SONGS: a song cycle (The Beechmen), Tales from Highway 281 (Intar), Adan y Julio y la Frontera 2003 (Viva SA), Men of God (Lone Star Theatre), Butt Babies Never Live: a poetry cycle (Poetic Theatre Productions), and several short plays and films. He is a Rockwell Scholar, an Askins Playwright Fellow, and the son of a preacher man. www.daviddavila.net @davidodavila

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The Company We Keep Theater Company To Present CONSTELLATIONS At Chain Theatre


Experience a unique Latinx spin on the romantic and philosophical themes of CONSTELLATIONS by Nick Payne, presented by The Company We Keep Theater Company at Chain Theatre from April 18-28, 2024.

Atlanta Opera Presents Its Third Annual 96-Hour Opera Festival


Join the Atlanta Opera for its third annual 96-Hour Opera festival from June 15-17. The event features the world premiere of 'Forsyth County is Flooding (with the Joy of Lake Lanier)'.

CONSTELLATIONS by Nick Payne to be Presented at Chain Theatre in April


'Constellations' by Nick Payne will be presented at Chain Theatre in April. Learn more about the show and see how to purchase tickets.

MANUEL VS THE STATUE OF LIBERTY, A New Musical Comedy, Gets Developmental Workshop


Bloomington, IN will get a bit funnier this Monday March 4th when, Manuel Vs the Statue of Liberty, a new musical comedy gets a developmental presentation at 7:30pm at the Waldron Arts Center Firebay Theatre.

IU Theatre & Dance Presents The Twelfth Annual AT FIRST SIGHT NEW WORKS FESTIVAL, Feruary 9-17


IU Theatre & Dance presents the twelfth annual At First Sight New Works Festival featuring new plays, student-written songs, panels, and community events. Don't miss the world-premiere musical 'Vox Pop! a Post-Democratic Musical' and outstanding short plays in At First Shorts.

David Davila's VOX POP! A Post-Democratic Musical Premieres at Indiana University


The IU Theatre and Dance At First Sight New Play Festival is back for its twelfth year featuring a world premiere musical as its showcase production with book, music, and lyrics by third year M.F.A. playwriting candidate David Davila and direction by third year M.F.A. directing candidate Lauren Diesch.

David Davila's AZTEC PIRATES Comes To The Chain Theatre Next Month


Lone Star Media has announced their first production, post-pandemic, as part of their new and refocused mission to support playwrights from across the Latiné diaspora: David Davila's Aztec Pirates and the Insignificance of Life on Mars.

The PlayGround Experiment Celebrates 200th Volume With Special Alumni Event


The PlayGround Experiment in Manhattan has announced their 200th Volume, Monday November 13th, marked with a special alumni presentation featuring works developed through the PG Evolution.

IU Theatre + Dance Unveils 2023-2024 Season Directed Entirely By Women


Discover Indiana University Department of Theatre + Dance's groundbreaking 2023-2024 season, featuring eight productions directed entirely by women. From classic novels to contemporary masterpieces, experience a diverse range of theatrical performances.

Lone Star Theatre Returns With New Artistic Collective


Lone Star Theatre Company, which has presented 'Texas Pages on New York Stages' since 2012 is making its triumphant return post-covid shutdown with a new team at the helm.

IU Theatre & Dance Presents SOMETHING ROTTEN!


IU Theatre & Dance continues its epic 2022/2023 theater season with Something Rotten!, the Shakespearean crowd-pleasing musical spoof.

Latiné Musical Theatre Lab Presents 4XLATINE! March 13


In 13 days, Latiné Musical Theatre Lab's 4xLatiné returns for its second year and tickets are available!

IU Theatre to Present 11th Annual UNDERGRAD SHORTS This Weekend


IU Theatre & Dance will present new works from our undergraduate playwrights at our upcoming 11th annual Undergrad Shorts presentation as part of the 2023 At First Sight New Play Festival.

Annalise Cain's WHY LILIYA WHY to Open at Indiana University This Month


Annalise Cain's Why Liliya Why will receive a full production this March 3-10th at Indiana University as part of their 11th annual At First Sight New Play Festival.

David Davila's 1970's COLLEGE SEX COMEDY to Begin Sold-out Run At Indiana University in March


David Davila's 1970's College Sex Comedy, billed as a 'derivative farcical flop' opens to an already sold-out run this March 6-10th at Indiana University as part of their 11th annual At First Sight New Play Festival.

Full Schedule Announced For The 11th Annual At First Sight New Play Festival


IU Theatre & Dance will present new works from our graduate and undergraduate playwrights in the upcoming 11th annual At First Sight New Play Festival.

Winners Announced For The 2022 BroadwayWorld San Antonio Awards


The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld San Antonio Awards, honoring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.

12 Days Left To Vote For The 2022 BroadwayWorld San Antonio Awards; SJA Performing Arts Leads Favorite Local Theatre!


The latest standings as of Monday, December 19th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld San Antonio Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

Latest Stats Released For The 2022 BroadwayWorld San Antonio Awards; at Brownsville Repertory Theatre Leads Best Ensemble Performance!


The latest standings as of Monday, December 12th, have been released for the 2022 BroadwayWorld San Antonio Awards! Nominations were reader-submitted and now our readers get to vote for their favorites.

The Voices Of America Writers Workshop Presents Excerpts From Work In Development December 7


The PlayGround Experiment has announced the tenth presentation of new works created by members of the Voices of America Writers Workshop.

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