José Rivera Rivera
Puerto Rican-American playwright whose Marisol and Cloud Tectonics blend magical realism with social critique in a distinctly Latino theatrical idiom. He wrote the screenplay for The Motorcycle Diaries. His plays are notable for their poetic language and dreamlike imagery.
Works
- MarisolWoman's world collapses amid divine intervention and magical realism
- Cloud TectonicsLove story complicated by astronomical phenomenon and emotional turbulence
- References to Salvador Dali Make Me Hot
- Boleros for the DisenchantedTheatrical exploration of romantic heartbreak through music and dance
- The PromiseDrama about relationships and betrayal among theater artists