Christina Hurtado-Pierson

Lecturer in Theatre and Dance

With Pomona since:

2017

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Expertise

Christina Hurtado-Pierson specializes in new play development and classical dramaturgy. Christina has worked extensively in independent, Off-Broadway, and regional theater, including productions with Classic Stage Company (NYC), Rattlestick Playwrights Theater (NYC), and the American Players Theater (WI). She serves as the resident dramaturg for Wallbyrd Theatre Company, who specialize in contemporary productions of classical plays, and Godlight Theater Company, who specialize in literary adaptations. Before moving to New York, Christina ran the Bruntwood Playwriting Competition for the Royal Exchange Theatre in Manchester, UK.

Areas of Expertise

Dramaturgy
Playwriting
Script Development
Research Methods

Work

Select Credits:

A Comedy of Errors. Classic Stage Company, New York, NY (2017)

Eurydice. American Players Theater, Spring Green, WI (2016)

Othello. Classic Stage Company, New York, NY (2016)

Cool Hand Luke. Godlight Theater Company, Kingsborough Community College & 59E59 (transfer), New York, NY (2015)

Pride & Prejudice. American Players Theater, Spring Green, WI (2015)

A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Classic Stage Company, New York, NY (2015)

The Poor of New York. The Connelly Theater, New York, NY (2013)

The Pilo Family Circus. Godlight Theater Company, The New Ohio Theater, New York, NY (2012, 2013)

Education

Master of Fine Arts- Dramaturgy
Columbia University

Master of Arts- Drama
University of Manchester

Bachelor of Arts- Theater (Playwriting)
Pomona College

Awards & Honors

2015 Best Writing: "Sox News," International Television Festival, Dover, VT

2010 Special Drama Desk Award (with Godlight Theater Company): "For consistent originality and excellence in dramatizing modern literature, and especially for the vibrant theatricality of Godlight Theatre Company’s innovative productions."