Playwriting

Diva-Piece Theatre
2012 Staged Reading Diversionary Theatre, dir. Derek Livingston (45 minute)
2012 Staged Reading Playwrights Project (10 minute)

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“Diva-Piece Theatre” was created in Playwrights Project’s Telling Stories: Giving Voice to Foster Youth program and fictionalizes the life of former foster youth — Prizila Daija Vidal.

The play presents the sensational Ivana Love and the release of her autobiography “From Beans to Queens.” Experience her journey beyond exorcisms, foster care, piñatas, and her fabulous transformation from Ivan to Ivana.

Warrior Spirits (10- minute)
2012 Staged Reading California Foster Youth Education Summit, Playwrights Project
2012 Touring Production California State University San Marcos, dir. Judy Bauerlein
2011 Full Production California State University San Marcos, dir. Kaja Dunn
2011 Staged reading Playwrights Project

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Based on the life of former foster youth, Rita Naranjo, “Warrior Spirits” was created in Playwrights Project’s Telling Stories: Giving Voice to Foster Youth program.

Follow Maya through her life in foster care as she survives the odds and learns the lessons of a true modern warrior-  to be a leader, mother, and teacher.