"Homeboy Thanksgiving"

Written by Jose Zarate

July 10th-28th 2014, Workshop production at the Washington DC Capital Fringe Festival

Awarded ‘Best of Capital Fringe’

Directed by Rhiannon Cooper

DC Theatre Scene press: http://dctheatrescene.com/2014/07/21/homeboy-thanksgiving/

  • "Playwright Jose Zaraté and director Rhiannon Cooper debut a masterful production, Homeboy Thanksgiving, at this year’s Fringe Festival."

DC Metro Theater Arts press: http://dcmetrotheaterarts.com/2014/07/12/capital-fringe-2014-review-homeboy-thanksgiving/

  • "Homeboy Thanksgiving is a story of family, of redemption, and of the power of friendship. It is well written and moves along quickly, has a superb cast, and is definitely a must see of this year’s fringe."

"American Victory"

Written by Jose Zarate

Reading of full-length play by East LA Rep

Monday, April 14, 2014 at 7:30 pm

"YOU ARE INVITED

East LA Rep will present an in-house reading of a new play, American Victory by Jose Zarate, tonight, Monday, April 14, 2014 at 7:30 pm at East LA Rep: 1350 San Pablo St. LA CA 90033 (located on the Legacy LA campus - parking available in the gated lot).

The reading is free. All are welcomed to join us at 7pm for refreshments and snacks followed by the reading at 7:30pm. Playwright Jose Zarate will be available following the reading to discuss his play.

American Victory is based on the book American Victory: Wrestling, Dreams, and a Journey Toward Home by Olympic Gold Medalist, Henry Cejudo with Bill Plaschke.

Readers: Oscar Basulto, Anthony Aguilar, Daniel Penilla, Estela Garcia and Raquel Sanchez.

Henry Cejudo celebrated after clinching gold with his victory over Japan’s Tomohiro Matsunaga. (Getty Images)"

"Suicide Wit"

Written by Jose Zarate

Reading at Writers Guild of America, West (WGA)

Finalist for the 2nd annual The Latino Scene by the Latino Writers Committee of the WGAW

"American Victory"

Written by Jose Zarate

Teatro Bravo: 2012/2013 Season

East Valley Tribune press: http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/get_out/performance/article_beca66ba-85f0-11e2-b23a-0019bb2963f4.html

  • "The play focuses on the story of Henry Cejudo, who grew up with his mother working multiple jobs while his father was in and out of prison. He used wrestling as an outlet and achieved national recognition for his wrestling ability while attending Maryvale High School in Phoenix."

"Smugglers"

Written by Jose Zarate

Phoenix Theatre: 15th Annual Hormel New Works Festival

July 21st 2012, Phoenix, Arizona

Finalist for the Phoenix Theatre15th Annual Hormel New Works Festival.

Staged reading developed through one week of rehearsal with equity actors.

Directed by Pasha Yamotahari.

Cast: Sam – Angelica Howland, Omar – Joseph Kremer, Luis – Michael Cortez, Arturo – Ricky Araiza, Tom-Marshall Glass

"Some Are Beginning"

Written by Jose Zarate

Rising Youth Theatre

April 27th-29th 2012, Phoenix, Arizona

Wrote and co-produced through a devised process with over a hundred youth from Phoenix, AZ.

Directed by Sarah Sullivan and Xanthia Walker.

  • "The Arizonan Project asked youth from across the Phoenix Metro Valley what it means to live in Phoenix, Arizona in 2012—the year of the Arizona Centennial. RYT partnered with six residency sites—four branches of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix, Barrio Nuevo, and Flight 33. Residencies were held across Phoenix—from Avondale to Guadalupe. RYT artists worked with over 100 youth in the residency phase of the project. The resulting play, Some Are Beginning featured a cast of twenty-nine youth and two adult professional actors, and was performed at Phoenix Center for the Arts in April 2012."

"American Victory"

Written by Jose Zarate

MainStage, Arizona State University

March 2nd-16th 2012, Tempe, Arizona

Full length script adaptation from the book, American Victory by Henry Cejudo and Bill Plashke.

Directed by Guillermo Reyes.

Press: https://news.asu.edu/content/american-victory-tells-immigrants-tale-olympic-win

  • "This is a true story about a local man’s struggle for American identity," says Reyes. "His story is very much part of the immigrant story of Phoenix, and we wanted to include modern portraits as well as historic works in our celebration of Arizona's birthday."

"Across"

Written by Jose Zarate

Binary Theatre/Prism Theater

October13th-22nd 2011, Tempe, Arizona

Wrote and co-directed one-act production

Theater Experience

Branksome Hall Asia (2014 - present)

  • Theather Technician

Cornerstone Theater Company (June 2012-July 2013

  • Artistic Assistant

Teatro Bravo (2008-2013)

  • Managing Director

  • Oversaw the design of flyers, programs and online presence

Rising Youth Theatre (2012-2013 season)

  • Resident Artist

  • Create youth driven theatre that is riveting and relevant, challenging audiences to hear new stories, start conversations and participate in their communities.

Cornerstone Theater Company (Jun-Aug 2010)