Torera: A Discussion with Monet Hurst-Mendoza

The Drama Book Shop presents, in association with Jay Michaels Global Communications, “Torera: A Discussion with Monet Hurst-Mendoza”

About the play:

Bullfighting in Yucatán, Mexico is a world nearly exclusive to men – yet for Elena María Ramírez, it is her life’s ambition. A powerful play written by a stunning new voice in the American theatre, Torera tells a poignant story about becoming your truest self by proudly stepping into the ring.

About the Author:

Monet Hurst-Mendoza is a New York City-based playwright from Los Angeles, CA. Her plays include Torera (production: Alley Theatre; development: Public Theater, Long Wharf Theater and Westport Country Playhouse), Blind Crest (development: AADA), Veil’d (production: Astoria Performing Arts Center; development: WP Theater, Rising Circle Theater Collective) and To My Distant Love (production: On Site Opera). In addition, her work has been developed with The Flea, New York Stage and Film, and the ICA Boston, among others. She is under commission by Westport Country Playhouse and the Kennedy Center. Monet is an alum of Emerging Writers Group at The Public Theater, R&D Group at The Civilians, WP Theater Playwrights Lab, Fresh Ground Pepper's Playground Playgroup and Van Lier Fellowship at New Dramatists. Her residencies include MacDowell, Millay Arts, Ucross, Stillwright, La Mama Umbria, The MITTEN Lab and SPACE on Ryder Farm. Monet has been profiled by Remezcla as one of the "8 Most Exciting Latino Playwrights Making Work Right Now." She was a writer/producer for seasons 21-24 of Law and Order: SVU and is a proud member of The Kilroys, The Dramatist Guild and WGAE. BA: Marymount Manhattan College.

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