A vibrant space for connection, dialogue, and the celebration of theatrical works by women. Dedicated to amplifying their voices and perspectives, Mujeres Creando | Women Creating highlights their deep commitment to human rights through the transformative and unifying power of theater.
Water People Theater calls on Latin American and Spanish female writers to submit theatrical works exploring the theme of human rights. An international jury of accomplished professionals from theater, academia, poetry, and literature reviews the submissions, selecting three outstanding texts to honor and showcase.
10
MARCH
PARTIR(SE)
Written by
Belén Galain
Argentina
Ana and Marlies embark on a journey of endless departures. The first is the threshold of impending danger. From that moment on, their lives unfold as a continuum of open windows. Leaving carves into them, blurs their edges, reshapes them. After so much departure, what pieces remain?
17
MARCH
CONTY
Written by
Claudia Vargas
Chile
The protagonist of this story—a poor lesbian woman, a gardener who loves plants and dreams of becoming a professional soccer goalkeeper—finds herself in prison for killing, in self-defense, one of the men who attempted to rape her.
31
MARCH
ROTAS
Written by
Krisel Noguera
Venezuela
In a powerful and heartbreaking journey, Rotas introduces us to three women from different eras and cultures, whose lives are marked by suffering, loneliness, and the fight for survival.
Come join us for an evening of powerful performances at the GOODMAN THEATRE – POLK REHEARSAL ROOM. Witness talented women artists express themselves through music, dance, and theater, advocating for human rights in a unique and impactful way.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be inspired and moved by the creativity and passion of these incredible theatrical concerts. Get your tickets now for Mujeres Creando | Women Creating, and be part of this unforgettable experience!
Meet the directors:
Belén Galain
PARTIR(SE)
SONYA MADRIGAL
Sonya Madrigal is excited to return as a director for Water People Theater’s Theatrical Concert Series: Mujeres Creando. A proud first-generation Mexican-American from Chicago, she has collaborated with Goodman Theatre, Congo Square, Teatro Vista, Court Theatre, and Riverside Theater.
Claudia Vargas
CONTY
RAQUEL TORRE
Raquel Torre is a Puerto Rican theatremaker specializing in devised theatre, physical performance, and community-grounded spectacle. She co-founded La Vuelta Ensemble with her partner Jean Claudio. She has worked with Urban Theater Company, Filament Theatre, Shattered Globe Theatre, Steppenwolf Theater, The Gift Theatre, Northlight Theatre.
Krisel Nogera
ROTAS
IRAIDA TAPIAS
Iraida Tapias is a Venezuelan playwright, director, producer, and scriptwriter with over 52 years of experience. She has written 7 plays, produced over 32 theatrical performances, and directed 12 plays and 6 musicals. She is a two-time Jeff Award nominee for Best Director. Since 2009, she has served as the Artistic Director of Water People Theater.
Mujeres Creando | Women Creating is a vibrant space for connection, dialogue, and the celebration of theatrical works by women. Dedicated to amplifying their voices and perspectives, it highlights their deep commitment to human rights through the transformative and unifying power of theater.
Water People Theater is proud to announce the titles of the winning plays for the second edition of Mujeres Creando 2025, a series of Theatrical Concerts for Human Rights.
Congratulations to the awarded authors!
The international jury, made up of renowned professionals from the Hispanic theater world, including Rosalba Rolon, Rocio Carrillo, Carola Garcia-Lopez, Rocio Ferreira, Monica Pasqualotto, Karla E. Rivera, and Constanza Mendoza, selected the three winning plays “for the quality and innovation of their dramatic proposals related to human rights, amplifying female voices and highlighting the commitment to theater made by women.”
The awarded titles are:
PARTIR(SE)
Belén Galain
ARGENTINA
CONTY
Claudia Vargas
CHILE
ROTAS
Krisel Nogera
VENEZUELA
We deeply thank all the Spanish-speaking playwrights from different parts of the world who shared their voices and perspectives, reinforcing the importance and need to create spaces that address human rights and social issues through theater.
Mujeres Creando | Women Creating is a vibrant space for connection, dialogue, and the celebration of theatrical works by women. Dedicated to amplifying their voices and perspectives, it highlights their deep commitment to human rights through the transformative and unifying power of theater.
Water People Theater calls on Latin American and Spanish female writers to submit theatrical works exploring the theme of human rights. An international jury of accomplished professionals from theater, academia, poetry, and literature reviews the submissions, selecting three outstanding texts to honor and showcase.
The selected texts will be featured in the theatrical concert series for human rights, Mujeres Creando | Women Creating, held in Chicago during March to honor International Women’s Day and World Theater Day. Each author will be awarded a $300 USD prize in recognition of their work.
Join us, and we will be heard!
MEET THE JURY PANEL
ROSALBA
ROLÓN
Director and Dramaturg.
Founder and Artistic Director of Pregones Theater & Puerto Rican Traveling Theater, New York City.
ROCÍO
CARRILLO
Directora | Diseñadora de iluminación. Fundadora y Directora Artística de la compañía Organización Secreta Teatro, México.
CAROLA
GARCÍA-LOPEZ
Ph.D, Actriz, directora de teatro, escritora y profesora del Departamento de Drama de la Universidad de Puerto Rico.
ROCÍO
FERREIRA
Associate Professor of Latin American literature, culture, and cinema | Chair of the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies at DePaul University in Chicago.
MÓNICA
PASQUALOTTO
Actress | TV & Radio host
Co-Founder of Coco Films.
KARLA
E. RIVERA
Artist, Writer, cultural organizer, Executive Director of the Free Street Theater.
CONSTANZA MENDOZA
Facilitator and nonprofit consultant.
These prestigious women dedicated to the arts are the jury for the second edition of Mujeres Creando!
A panel of women committed to defending human rights, with a deep and critical perspective on the submitted works. Thanks to them, Mujeres Creando continues to be a space where writing becomes a tool for change.
Application process is now closed
DEADLINE
FEBRUARY 8, 11:59pm
International Day of Action Against Harmful Practices Targeting Women and Girls.
We welcome submissions of plays by Latin American and/or Spanish female playwrights.
The three winning titles will be announced on social media and waterpeople.org on February 20, 2025 World Day of Social Justice
The “Women Creating” theatrical concert series will take place in March, in celebration of the International Women’s Day.
In addition to being featured in the theatrical concert series, each selected author will receive $300 USD.
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