Resident
Alejandro Rodriguez
About
Resident:
Alejandro Rodriguez
Born:
Miami, FL
Based:
Miami, FL
Discipline:
Project:
In the Brackish Water
Residency:
Period:
2022
A theatrical praise song to the native species of Miami.
In the Brackish Water is a choreopoem in the tradition of Ntozake Shange. Spoken word, live music and movement combine to create a theatrical monument to all those who learn to “live with water” – the amphibious heroes of Miami’s past, present and precarious future.
Biography
Alejandro Rodriguez is a writer/director based in Miami. A graduate of Juilliard, he spent the first decade of his career performing in plays and on television, including at The Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, and in several world-premiere plays off-Broadway. His writing has been featured in collaborations with musicians, choreographers, and filmmakers all over the globe, including his most recent work, Sorry, which enjoyed two sold-out runs at the LaGuardia Performing Arts Center and later toured Canada. Previously he served as Deputy Executive Director of the non-profit, Artists Striving to End Poverty, which brings arts education to 3000+ children annually on four continents.
