Playwright & Actress of Black Latina the Play- Crystal S. Roman

Playwright of Mayah “My” Lourdes Burke of 4SZNS

Curated scenes from Roman and Burke in dialogue with Torres on how these compelling plays reflect the complexities of Black & Latinx Culture.

Maria Torres is a world-renowned director-choreographer with an extensive career that transcends theatrical and commercial industries. Torres’ Puerto Rican, Dominican, and Cuban heritage inspires her artistry, and motivated the cultivation and creation of the “Latin Jazz” dance technique, which continues to be taught and performed worldwide. Maria’s expertise spans a broad range of new and diverse projects from theater to television, film, and new media forms yet to be imagined.