Marco – The Writer
Marco Antonio Rodriguez (HOLA award winner for outstanding achievement in playwriting) with Teresa Yenque (HOLA special recognition for 40 years of excellence in theater,
film and television)
film and television)
Marco - The Writer
“Give people a fact or an idea and you enlighten their minds; tell them a story and you touch their souls."
~Hasidic Proverb
Born and raised in New York City, with roots from the Dominican Republic, Marco is a graduate of La Guardia High School For the Performing Arts in NYC and holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from Southern Methodist University. He has acted, written, co-produced and directed such mega hits as Pico de Gallo and the Southwest Premiere of Rick Najera’s Latinologues (winner of Dallas Observer’s Best of Dallas Award). He has done work as an actor in New York, San Diego, Dallas, Venezuela, and the Dominican Republic. Recent credits include “Various Roles” in Dallas Theater Center’s production of 365 Plays/365 Days and “Oberon” in Shakespeare Festival of Dallas’ production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream - The Musical. He has also participated in numerous national commercials for radio and television, most recently roles on Prison Break, Chase and The Good Guys starring Collin Hanks. As a writer he has done commissioned work for ANTHEM, a national organization that promotes positive family dynamics, and has received acclaim for writing the Southwest hits, Pico de Gallo and Heaven Forbid(s)!, named Outstanding New Play by The Dallas/Fort Worth Theatre Critics Forum. After a successful run in Texas, Heaven Forbid (s)! was invited to perform at the prestigious New York International Fringe Festival where it was received with high praises by Timeout New York magazine and The Edge New York. His short screenplays, Silence, Mariscal and Kennedy In A Box all received honorable mentions and placed 1st in its heat/groups at the NYC Midnight international screenwriting competitions. Silence was nominated for Best Dramatic Short, Action On Film Festival, Pasadena California and an official selection/Semi-Finalist, Dramatic Short, SoCal Film Festival In Huntington Beach. It is also a finalist in the prestigious Creative World Awards. Mariscal is a finalist in the Slamdance writing competition. His play, La Luz De Un Cigarillo, received an "extended by popular demand" run at New York's Off-Broadway LATEA theater and is the recipient of 5 HOLA awards including Outstanding Achievement In Playwriting. Pulitzer prize-winning author, Junot Díaz, called La Luz De Un Cigarrillo: "Fascinating! You must see it!" La Luz De Un Cigarrillo will be added to the 2011 Spanish curriculum Departamento de Español, Facultad de Estudios Generales Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Río Piedras. As an actor, Marco is represented by the Mary Collins Agency in Dallas and TAG talents in Austin, Tx
~Hasidic Proverb
Born and raised in New York City, with roots from the Dominican Republic, Marco is a graduate of La Guardia High School For the Performing Arts in NYC and holds a Master of Fine Arts degree from Southern Methodist University. He has acted, written, co-produced and directed such mega hits as Pico de Gallo and the Southwest Premiere of Rick Najera’s Latinologues (winner of Dallas Observer’s Best of Dallas Award). He has done work as an actor in New York, San Diego, Dallas, Venezuela, and the Dominican Republic. Recent credits include “Various Roles” in Dallas Theater Center’s production of 365 Plays/365 Days and “Oberon” in Shakespeare Festival of Dallas’ production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream - The Musical. He has also participated in numerous national commercials for radio and television, most recently roles on Prison Break, Chase and The Good Guys starring Collin Hanks. As a writer he has done commissioned work for ANTHEM, a national organization that promotes positive family dynamics, and has received acclaim for writing the Southwest hits, Pico de Gallo and Heaven Forbid(s)!, named Outstanding New Play by The Dallas/Fort Worth Theatre Critics Forum. After a successful run in Texas, Heaven Forbid (s)! was invited to perform at the prestigious New York International Fringe Festival where it was received with high praises by Timeout New York magazine and The Edge New York. His short screenplays, Silence, Mariscal and Kennedy In A Box all received honorable mentions and placed 1st in its heat/groups at the NYC Midnight international screenwriting competitions. Silence was nominated for Best Dramatic Short, Action On Film Festival, Pasadena California and an official selection/Semi-Finalist, Dramatic Short, SoCal Film Festival In Huntington Beach. It is also a finalist in the prestigious Creative World Awards. Mariscal is a finalist in the Slamdance writing competition. His play, La Luz De Un Cigarillo, received an "extended by popular demand" run at New York's Off-Broadway LATEA theater and is the recipient of 5 HOLA awards including Outstanding Achievement In Playwriting. Pulitzer prize-winning author, Junot Díaz, called La Luz De Un Cigarrillo: "Fascinating! You must see it!" La Luz De Un Cigarrillo will be added to the 2011 Spanish curriculum Departamento de Español, Facultad de Estudios Generales Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Río Piedras. As an actor, Marco is represented by the Mary Collins Agency in Dallas and TAG talents in Austin, Tx
La Luz de un Cigarrillo Has Won 4 ACE Awards
in New York City!
The awards will take place on April 21, 2012 at 8:30pm
Kaufman Center, Lincoln Center in New York City
(La Luz de Un Cigarrillo es Premiada con 6 Premios ACE
en la Ciudad de Nueva York!
Los premios se llevarán a cabo el 21 de abril de 2012 a las 8:30pm en el Kaufman Center en el Lincoln Center en Nueva York)
Best Director/Drama
(Mejor Director/Drama)
Marco Antonio Rodríguez
Best Supporting Actor
(Mejor Co-Actuación Masculina)
Ismael Cruz-Córdova (Julio César)
Best Supporting Actress
(Mejor Co-Actuación Femenina)
Arisleyda Lombert (Divina)
Best Set Design
(Mejor Escenografía)
Yanko Bakulic
ACE Awards began to be distributed in 1969, on the Madison Square Garden stage, the first winners being Miriam Colon, for her performance in "La Farsa del amor Compradito" Puerto Rican Traveling Theatre, and Oscar Garcia, who received an institutional recognition for his work as head of the group ADAL, now defunct. Since then ACE has conducted 43 annual award galas, without interruption.
Visit their web-site at: http://premiosace.org/ACEHISTORY_ENGLISH.htm
Los Premios ACE de Teatro comenzaron a otorgarse en 1969, en el escenario del Madison Square Garden, siendo los primeros galardonados Miriam Colón, por su actuación en “La Farsa del Amor Compradito”, del Teatro Rodante Puertorriqueño, y Oscar García, quien recibió un reconocimiento institucional por su labor al frente de la agrupación ADAL, ya desaparecida. Desde ese año ACE ha realizado 43 entregas anuales, sin interrupción.
Visite su pagina de internet a: http://premiosace.org/ACEHISTORY_ENGLISH.htm
Los Premios ACE de Teatro comenzaron a otorgarse en 1969, en el escenario del Madison Square Garden, siendo los primeros galardonados Miriam Colón, por su actuación en “La Farsa del Amor Compradito”, del Teatro Rodante Puertorriqueño, y Oscar García, quien recibió un reconocimiento institucional por su labor al frente de la agrupación ADAL, ya desaparecida. Desde ese año ACE ha realizado 43 entregas anuales, sin interrupción.
Visite su pagina de internet a: http://premiosace.org/ACEHISTORY_ENGLISH.htm
LA LUZ DE UN CIGARRILLO BY MARCO ANTONIO RODRIGUEZ
NOMINATED FOR 5 ATI AWARDS
(Independent Theater Artists)
IN NEW YORK CITY
La Luz De Un Cigarrillo de Marco Antonio Rodriguez nominada para 5 premios ATI
(Artistas de Teatro Independiente) en Nueva York
BEST ACTRESS
(MEJOR ACTRIZ)
Susanna Guzmán
BEST ACTOR
(MEJOR ACTOR)
Ismael Cruz Córdova
BEST SET
(MEJOR ESCENOGRAFIA)
Yanko Bakulic
BEST DIRECTOR
(MEJOR DIRECTOR)
Marco Antonio Rodríguez
BEST PLAY
(MEJOR OBRA)
Marco Antonio Rodríguez
For more information visit the awards page at the link below
Para más información, visite el enlace a continuación:
http://premiosati-org.weebly.com/home.html
NOMINATED FOR 5 ATI AWARDS
(Independent Theater Artists)
IN NEW YORK CITY
La Luz De Un Cigarrillo de Marco Antonio Rodriguez nominada para 5 premios ATI
(Artistas de Teatro Independiente) en Nueva York
BEST ACTRESS
(MEJOR ACTRIZ)
Susanna Guzmán
BEST ACTOR
(MEJOR ACTOR)
Ismael Cruz Córdova
BEST SET
(MEJOR ESCENOGRAFIA)
Yanko Bakulic
BEST DIRECTOR
(MEJOR DIRECTOR)
Marco Antonio Rodríguez
BEST PLAY
(MEJOR OBRA)
Marco Antonio Rodríguez
For more information visit the awards page at the link below
Para más información, visite el enlace a continuación:
http://premiosati-org.weebly.com/home.html
LA LUZ DE UN CIGARRILLO BY MARCO ANTONIO RODRIGUEZ
HONORED WITH 5 AWARDS
AT THE 12th ANNUAL HOLA AWARDS IN NEW YORK CITY
with honorary guests Rubén Blades and Luis Guzmán
La Luz De Un Cigarrillo de Marco Antonio Rodriguez galardonada con 5 premios HOLA en la duodécima entrega de los premios HOLA en Nueva York
Con invitados especiales Rubén Blades y Luis Guzmán
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR
(MEJOR INTERPRETACIÓN POR UNA ACTRIZ)
Susanna Guzmán, La luz de un cigarrillo (Teatro LATEA)
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A FEATURED MALE ACTOR
(MEJOR INTERPRETACIÓN POR ACTOR DESTACADO)
Ismael Cruz Córdova, La luz de un cigarrillo (Teatro LATEA)
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A FEATURED FEMALE ACTOR
(MEJOR INTERPRETACIÓN POR ACTRIZ DESTACADA)
Arisleyda Lombert, La luz de un cigarrillo (Teatro LATEA)
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN TECHNICAL PRODUCTION
(SOBRESALIENTE REALIZACIÓN EN PRODUCCIÓN TÉCNICA)
Yanko Bakulic, for his scenic design of La luz de un cigarrillo (Teatro LATEA)
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN PLAYWRITING
(SOBRESALIENTE REALIZACIÓN EN DRAMATURGIA)
Marco Antonio Rodríguez, La luz de un cigarrillo (Teatro LATEA)
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
(RECONOCIMIENTO ESPECIAL POR SU TRAYECTORIA)
Teresa Yenque (Lydia), for over 40 years of excellence in theater, film and television
The Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors (HOLA) is an arts service and advocacy organization dedicated to expanding the presence of Hispanic artists in entertainment and media through the cultivation, education and recognition of emerging artists. HOLA strives for an accurate, informed and non-stereotyped portrayal of the full spectrum of Latino culture and heritage in all entertainment and media industries.
www.hellohola.org
2011 HOLA Awards took place Monday, October 17, 2011
at The Battery Gardens in scenic Battery Park, NYC
HONORED WITH 5 AWARDS
AT THE 12th ANNUAL HOLA AWARDS IN NEW YORK CITY
with honorary guests Rubén Blades and Luis Guzmán
La Luz De Un Cigarrillo de Marco Antonio Rodriguez galardonada con 5 premios HOLA en la duodécima entrega de los premios HOLA en Nueva York
Con invitados especiales Rubén Blades y Luis Guzmán
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR
(MEJOR INTERPRETACIÓN POR UNA ACTRIZ)
Susanna Guzmán, La luz de un cigarrillo (Teatro LATEA)
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A FEATURED MALE ACTOR
(MEJOR INTERPRETACIÓN POR ACTOR DESTACADO)
Ismael Cruz Córdova, La luz de un cigarrillo (Teatro LATEA)
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A FEATURED FEMALE ACTOR
(MEJOR INTERPRETACIÓN POR ACTRIZ DESTACADA)
Arisleyda Lombert, La luz de un cigarrillo (Teatro LATEA)
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN TECHNICAL PRODUCTION
(SOBRESALIENTE REALIZACIÓN EN PRODUCCIÓN TÉCNICA)
Yanko Bakulic, for his scenic design of La luz de un cigarrillo (Teatro LATEA)
OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN PLAYWRITING
(SOBRESALIENTE REALIZACIÓN EN DRAMATURGIA)
Marco Antonio Rodríguez, La luz de un cigarrillo (Teatro LATEA)
SPECIAL RECOGNITION
(RECONOCIMIENTO ESPECIAL POR SU TRAYECTORIA)
Teresa Yenque (Lydia), for over 40 years of excellence in theater, film and television
The Hispanic Organization of Latin Actors (HOLA) is an arts service and advocacy organization dedicated to expanding the presence of Hispanic artists in entertainment and media through the cultivation, education and recognition of emerging artists. HOLA strives for an accurate, informed and non-stereotyped portrayal of the full spectrum of Latino culture and heritage in all entertainment and media industries.
www.hellohola.org
2011 HOLA Awards took place Monday, October 17, 2011
at The Battery Gardens in scenic Battery Park, NYC
La Luz de un Cigarrillo is Being Studied as Part
of a College Course in Puerto Rico
(La obra será estudiada en un curso
de universidad en Puerto Rico)
Confirmed: La Luz De Un Cigarrillo, was just added to the 2011 curriculum of Department of Spanish, University of Puerto Rico, Recinto de Río Piedras! There, it will be analyzed and studied by the students of said department. Many thanks go to professor Europa Pinero Gonzáles, whose generous spirit made this possible!
Confirmado: La Luz De Un Cigarrillo acaba de ser añadida al currículum del 2011, Departamento de Español, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Río Piedras! Ahí será estudiada y analizada por los estudiantes de dicho departamento. Muchisimas gracias a la profesora Europa Piñero Gonzáles, cuyo generoso espíritu hizo esto posible!
of a College Course in Puerto Rico
(La obra será estudiada en un curso
de universidad en Puerto Rico)
Confirmed: La Luz De Un Cigarrillo, was just added to the 2011 curriculum of Department of Spanish, University of Puerto Rico, Recinto de Río Piedras! There, it will be analyzed and studied by the students of said department. Many thanks go to professor Europa Pinero Gonzáles, whose generous spirit made this possible!
Confirmado: La Luz De Un Cigarrillo acaba de ser añadida al currículum del 2011, Departamento de Español, Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Río Piedras! Ahí será estudiada y analizada por los estudiantes de dicho departamento. Muchisimas gracias a la profesora Europa Piñero Gonzáles, cuyo generoso espíritu hizo esto posible!
La Luz is Published!
(La obra La Luz ha sido publicada!)
La Luz De Un Cigarrillo has just been published in an anthology of plays by Dominican writers residing in the U.S. entitled "Mascaras Errantes". Compiled by Dinorah Coronado, the launching was Oct 9th at Boricua College! Sponsored by the Ministry Of Culture in the Dominican Republic through the national editorial. MORE INFORMATION ON HOW YOU CAN PURCHASE YOUR OWN COPY OF THIS ANTHOLOGY COMING SOON!
La Luz De Un Cigarrillo ha sido publicada en una antología de obras escritas por dramaturgos dominicanos residiendo en los EEUU llamada "Mascaras Errantes." Compilada por Dinorah Coronado, el lanzamiento fue el 9 de octubre en el Boricua College! Un auspicio del Ministerio de Cultura de RD a través de la Editora Nacional. PRONTO MÁS INFORMACIÓN SOBRE COMO USTED PUEDE OBTENER SU PROPIA COPIA DE ESTA ANTOLOGÍA!
(La obra La Luz ha sido publicada!)
La Luz De Un Cigarrillo has just been published in an anthology of plays by Dominican writers residing in the U.S. entitled "Mascaras Errantes". Compiled by Dinorah Coronado, the launching was Oct 9th at Boricua College! Sponsored by the Ministry Of Culture in the Dominican Republic through the national editorial. MORE INFORMATION ON HOW YOU CAN PURCHASE YOUR OWN COPY OF THIS ANTHOLOGY COMING SOON!
La Luz De Un Cigarrillo ha sido publicada en una antología de obras escritas por dramaturgos dominicanos residiendo en los EEUU llamada "Mascaras Errantes." Compilada por Dinorah Coronado, el lanzamiento fue el 9 de octubre en el Boricua College! Un auspicio del Ministerio de Cultura de RD a través de la Editora Nacional. PRONTO MÁS INFORMACIÓN SOBRE COMO USTED PUEDE OBTENER SU PROPIA COPIA DE ESTA ANTOLOGÍA!
