named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Co-Production Initiatives
Partnership-based model to produce full-scale theatrical works with organizations such as Ensemble Studio Theatre, WP Theater, and Boundless Theatre Company
Fresh Draft Series
Developmental reading series that provides early-stage feedback and exposure for new plays by Latinx playwrights
Page to Stage
Production program that selects a developed play from the LPC community for full staging, supporting playwrights through production needs assessment and theatrical realization
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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New Play Development Programs 5 activities
- Building a national network to elevate Latinx playwrightsDevelops and sustains a national network of Latinx playwrights to promote, develop, and elevate their work, supporting over 100 plays in the past three years and increasing access to theater-makers and producers.
- Hosting developmental readings and workshops for new playsHosts a series of structured public and private readings—including Fresh Draft Series, Next Draft Series, and seasonal rehearsed readings—to support Latinx playwrights in developing new work, with three readings scheduled per season and opportunities for industry and community feedback.
- Operating Sunday Service and Community Playwright meetingsHosts bi-monthly virtual gatherings known as Sunday Service and monthly Community Playwright meetings to showcase works-in-progress, facilitate peer connection, and provide structured feedback sessions for member playwrights.
- Providing mentorship and play development support through structured programsLeads the Intensive Mentorship program, which pairs Latinx playwrights with theater professionals, provides stipends, classes at ESPA, private table reads, and public readings to support the development of full-length plays.
- Re-launching and producing the Media Luna One Act FestivalRe-launched and produces the Media Luna One Act Festival in collaboration with Teatro Círculo, featuring readings and productions of original one-act plays by emerging to mid-career Latinx playwrights.
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Professional Theatrical Production 1 activity
- Co-producing original plays and performances by Latinx playwrightsCo-produces and presents original plays and performances developed through its programs, including full productions and staged readings in collaboration with theater partners such as WP Theater, The Sol Project, Ensemble Studio Theatre, and New York Theatre Workshop. Examples include "Torera," "Canciones," and "Domino Effect."
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Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
- Organizing community engagement and fundraising eventsOrganizes community gatherings such as LPC Community Nights, virtual dance parties, and themed events like the Domino Party to build support for Latinx theater and raise funds for pandemic relief and artistic programming.
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Latino and Multicultural Theater Production 1 activity
- Presenting cultural and heritage-themed theatrical eventsHosts events that celebrate Latinx cultures and heritages—including Puerto Rican, Dominican, Mexican, and Cuban—through original theatrical works, fostering cultural expression and community engagement.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Operating Club Casa as a digital safe space for Latine artistsLaunched and operates Club Casa, a digital platform that served as a safe space for Latine artists during pandemic-related theater closures, enabling creative exchange and community building.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$222K
Contributions & grants$222K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$292K
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$70K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$30K
Cash$30K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$30K
Liquid reserves1.2 mo
3 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +1.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 6
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JANIO E MARRERO | Treasurer | 35 | $7K |
| NELSON DIAZ-MARCANO | BOARD MEMBER | 15 | $5K |
| ALISHA ESPINOSA | President | 15 | $4K |
| OSCAR A L CABRERA | Secretary | 15 | $3K |
| REBECCA APARICIO | BOARD MEMBER | 25 | $3K |
| GUADALIS DEL CARMEN | BOARD MEMBER | 15 | $3K |
board members · 1
- STEPHANIE HEPNER — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 44
Who they work with
- Alianza Dominicana Cultural Center Partner — Hosted the Domino Party event in partnership with LatinX Playwrights Circle and CAPICU!NYC.
- Atlantic Theater Company Partner — Nelson Diaz-Marcano is an administrator at Atlantic Theater Company and a core member of Latinx Playwrights Circle, indicating a professional affiliation.
- Boundless Theatre Company Partner — Co-presented the world premiere of "Domino Effect" in collaboration with LatinX Playwrights Circle.
- Boundless Theatre Company Partner — Co-presenting the world premiere of Canciones and co-producing LAS BORINQUEÑAS with Latinx Playwrights Circle
- Boundless Theatre Company Partner — Co-presents the world premiere of "Canciones."
- Boundless Theatre Company Partner — Co-producing partner for the musical "Canciones"
- Broadway Advocacy Coalition Partner — Co-produced La Dureza as part of LPC’s Next Draft Series.
- CAPICU!NYC Partner — Co-hosted a community Domino Party as part of programming related to "Domino Effect".
- Dato Puerto Rico Partner — Cultural partner of LPC for programming and events.
- Ensemble Studio Theatre Partner — Co-producing LAS BORINQUEÑAS and A BODEGA PRINCESS REMEMBERS with Latinx Playwrights Circle
- Ensemble Studio Theatre Partner — Co-producing partner for "A Bodega Princess Remembers / La Fiesta de los Reyes Magos, 1998"
- Experimental Bitch Presents Partner — Used the Ethical Guidelines of Experimental Bitch Presents as inspiration for LPC’s Community Guidelines.
- Fault Line Theatre Partner — Collaborating with Latinx Playwrights Circle on the development and production of plays including the beautiful land i seek (la linda tierra que busco yo)
- Halfway Bitches Go Straight to Heaven Partner — Collaborating theater production hosting LPC Community Nights.
- INTAR Theatre Partner — Christin Eve Cato is a founding UNIT 52 ensemble member at INTAR Theatre and a member of Latinx Playwrights Circle.
- Kabayitos Theater Partner — Hosts Latinx Playwrights Circle’s residency and co-produces programming at the Clemente Soto Velez Center.
- Long Wharf Theatre Partner — Co-producing partner for the play "Torera"
- Los Deliveristas Unidos Partner — Collaborated with LPC in solidarity for the creation of La Dureza, highlighting worker organizing efforts.
- Mofongo Kicks Partner — Cultural partner of LPC for programming and events.
- Musical Theatre Factory Partner — Christin Eve Cato is a seasonal roundtable dramaturg at Musical Theatre Factory and a member of Latinx Playwrights Circle.
- National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures (NALAC) Government — Awarded an Artist Grant to DIEZ, a collective formed by Latinx Playwrights Circle Summer Fellows.
- New York Theatre Workshop Partner — Hosted the presentation of Domino Effect in November 2024 in collaboration with LPC.
- Not specified Partner — Accepts partnership inquiries via dedicated email address.
- People’s Theatre Project Partner — Collaborated on the production and presentation of the world premiere of "Domino Effect".
- Pregones/PRTT Partner — Christin Eve Cato is an ensemble member and former Resident Dramaturg at Pregones/PRTT and a longtime member of Latinx Playwrights Circle.
- Primary Stages Einhorn School of Performing Arts (ESPA) Partner — Provides access to selective classes for participants in the Intensive Mentorship program.
- Puerto Rican Traveling Theater Partner — Presenting the production of the beautiful land i seek (la linda tierra que busco yo) in collaboration with Latinx Playwrights Circle
- Radical Evolution Partner — Co-presents the world premiere of "Canciones."
- Radical Evolution Performance Collective Partner — Co-producing partner for the musical "Canciones"
- Rising Circle Partner — Collaborated on mentorship initiatives through Rising Circle’s inkTank program.
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strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-as-Infrastructure for Artistic and Mental Wellnessmethodology: community_as_infrastructureBy creating nurturing, transparent communal spaces as the foundation of play development, the organization supports both artistic growth and mental wellness, because sustained community engagement reduces isolation and fosters resilience among marginalized playwrights.
- Culturally Rooted Storytelling as a Bridge to Representation and Healingmethodology: culturally_rooted_storytellingBy grounding theatrical development in Latinx cultural and musical traditions, the organization increases representation and addresses intergenerational trauma, because culturally resonant storytelling validates identity and fosters connection across generations and communities.
- Network-Building to Overcome Systemic Gatekeeping in Theatermethodology: network_building_for_equityBy building a national network that connects Latinx playwrights directly with theater-makers, the organization increases access and visibility, because bypassing traditional gatekeepers enables new voices to enter mainstream storytelling ecosystems.
- Writer-Led, Cohort-Based Development with Individualized Mentorshipmethodology: writer_led_developmentBy centering playwrights in a cohort-based, writer-led model supported by individualized mentorship, the organization fosters artistic flourishing and increases pathways to production, because direct, tailored guidance and peer community reduce isolation and strengthen work readiness.