Resume
Nadia is a proud member of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society. Besides directing, she has comprehensive experience with other aspects of the performing arts, including but not limited to artistic administration, producing, and more.
Directing
The Survival by Achiro P. Olwoch, National Queer Theatre/PAC NYC
Cell by Cassandra Medley, Keen Company/Drama League DirectorFest
Spring Awakening, book and lyrics by Steven Sater and music by Duncan Sheik, American University
Cinderella: A Salsa Fairy Tale , book and lyrics by Karen Zacarías and music by Deborah Wicks La Puma, Imagination Stage
Water by the Spoonful by Quiara Alegría Hudes, Texas Tech University
Fefu and Her Friends by María Irene Fornés, American University
N by Adrienne Pender, Keegan Theatre
Palabras de encanto: Tales of Borikén, devised piece, Academy of Classical Acting, George Washington Univ.
Little Women, adaptation by Marisha Chamberlain , Johns Hopkins Univ. Barnstormers
Guadalupe in the Guest Room by Tony Meneses, New Village Arts
Cinderella Eats Rice and Beans, book and lyrics by Karen Zacarías and music by Deborah Wicks La Puma, New Village Arts
Practicums
Hedda Gabler (selected scenes), various translations, The Drama League
Readings
Short New Play Festival, Various Writers, Red Bull Theatre
DREAMing Out Loud, Various Writers, National Queer Theatre/PEN America
L'Hôtel by Marisol Media, Stories in Diversity Playwriting Festival, Fulton Theatre
Azul by CQ, Latinx New Play Festival, San Diego Repertory Theatre
Associate Directing
The Poisoner, La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club/Uncommon Prod, dir Lee Sunday Evans
Acoustic Rooster's Barnyard Boogie, Kennedy Center TYA, dir. Lili-Anne Brown
The Odyssey, Dallas Theatre Center/Dallas Public Works, dir. Kevin Moriarty
Show Way, Kennedy Center TYA, dir. Schele Williams
Assistant Directing
A Wrinkle in Time, New York Stage and Film, dir. Lee Sunday Evans
Knight of the Burning Pestle, Red Bull/FIASCO, dir. Noah Brody/Emily Young
A Christmas Carol, McCarter Theatre, dir/adaptor Lauren Keating
The Wolves, McCarter Theatre, dir. Sarah Rasmussen
Daphne's Dive, Signature Theatre, dir. Paige Hernandez
Put Your House In Order, La Jolla Playhouse, dir. Lili-Anne Brown
Producing
Folger Fridays/Folger Family Takeover, Folger Shakespeare Library (Line Producer/Community Consultant)
N, Keegan Theatre (Associate Line Producer)
La leyenda del Coqui , GALA Hispanic Theatre
Leyendo con GALita, GALA Hispanic Theatre
Compañeras de viaje, GALA Hispanic Theatre
Teatro Pueblo Nuevo Festival, New Village Arts
Legally Blonde Sensory-Friendly Performance, New Village Arts
The Magic in this Soul, Blindspot Collective (Associate Line Producer)
Biting the Bullet, Blindspot Collective (Associate Line Producer)
Various Community Events, Old Globe Arts Engagement (Associate Line Producer)
Untold, Blindspot Collective (Associate Line Producer)
Leadership Positions
Director of Arts Engagement & Education, GALA Hispanic Theatre
Associate Artistic Director, New Village Arts
Selection Committees and Adjudications
Drama League Award Nominator
Red Bull Theatre Short New Play Festival
Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Script Adjudicator
50 Playwrights Project Best Unproduced Latinx Plays
Latinx New Play Festival, San Diego Repertory Theatre
Awards and Recognitions
Drama League Stage Directing Fellowship, 2022-2024
Recognized in American Theatre Magazine, Roll Call: People to Watch, 2019
Nomination: Outstanding Lead Performance, Cloud Tectonics. San Diego Critic’s Circle/Craig Noel Awards, 2018.
Award: Actor of the Year, (Cloud Tectonics, The Wind and the Breeze, Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley). San Diego Critic’s Circle/Craig Noel Awards, 2018.
Recognized in San Diego CityBeat People of the Year list, 2018.
Memberships and Affiliations
The Drama League of New York
Member, Stage Directors and Choreographers Society
National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures
Latinx Theatre Commons Advisory Board
Other Skills
Spanish - Fluent
Portuguese - Beginner
Intimacy Choreography
Latin Dance
Acting Credits
Please note, Nadia has transitioned exclusively to directing. This list is merely for reference and to note previous work. WOMEN LIKE A RIVER (audio play): Hortensia. The Midwives, Emily Ritger MISS BENNET: CHRISTMAS AT PEMBERLEY: Mary. New Village Arts, Kristianne Kurner THE WIND AND THE BREEZE: Ana. Cygnet Theatre, Rob Lutfy CLOUD TECTONICS: Celestina. New Village Arts, Herbert Sigüenza IN THE HEIGHTS: Carla. Moonlight Stage, Steve Glaudini BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY: Maria. New Village Arts/Intrepid, Christy Yael-Cox TIGER STYLE!: DJ (u/s perf). La Jolla Playhouse, Jaime Castañeda LYDIA: Lydia. Ion Theatre, Claudio Raygoza HAIR: Jeanie. Cygnet Theatre, Rob Lutfy LAST NIGHT IN TOWN: Belinda. SDMT/Blindspot, Amy Cordileone THE WINTER'S TALE: Ensemble. The Old Globe, Barry Edelstein THE CLEAN HOUSE: Mathilde. New Village Arts, Claudio Raygoza BARE: A POP OPERA: Tanya. Diversionary Theatre, Noah Longton PASSION: Mistress. Ion Theatre, Kim Strassberger THE CAR PLAYS: Lydia. La Jolla Playhouse, Glenn Paris RENT: Mimi. Flat Seven Productions, Charlie Jirkovsky SPRING AWAKENING: Wendla. American Rose Theatre, Ira Bauer-Spector SUMMER AND SMOKE: Rosa. New Village Arts, Kristianne Kurner ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD: Rosencrantz. Palomar College, Michael Mufson MISS SAIGON: Ensemble. Moonlight Stage, Steve Glaudini