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Paloma Sierra is a Puerto Rican writer and director who develops and reimagines new works and poetry for stage and film. [1] [2]
Early life and education
[edit]Sierra was born and raised in Puerto Rico. She attended the Escuela Secundaria de la Universidad de Puerto Rico (UHS); [3] [4] graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with a BHA in Creative Writing and Drama (2019) and a MFA in Dramatic Writing (2021); [5] and later earned an MA in Directing from LAMDA. [6]
Career
[edit]Sierra began her career writing bilingual poetry, musicals, and operas at Carnegie Mellon School of Drama’s annual Playground Festival while studying creative writing and scenic design. [7] [8] [9] Her work won her an appointment as the first Emerging Poet Laureate of Allegheny County (2020 - 2021), [10] [11] through which she delved into film, winning the inaugural ¡Tú Cuentas! Cine Youth Fest with her poetic short film “I Am Soil Breaking Off.” [12]
Upon completing her graduate studies at Carnegie Mellon and LAMDA, and pursuing further translation and performance training on a Fulbright scholarship (2021-2022), [13] Sierra established a career as a director, assistant director, and dramaturg. She has collaborated with established and up-and-coming writers and composers such as Roy Williams, Samora La Perdida, and Johanny Navarro, [14] [15] [16] developing new, award-winning plays, musicals, and operas across the United States and Europe. [17]
References
[edit]- ^ Locklin, Kristy (October 1, 2021). "Putting the Pieces Together: CMU alumna crosses borders and language barriers to bring poetry to the masses". Carnegie Mellon University.
- ^ "Meet Paloma Sierra". CanvasRebel. July 22, 2024.
- ^ Parés Arroyo, Marga (June 8, 2015). "Estudiantes talentosos alcanzan sus sueños". El Nuevo Día.
- ^ "Kinesis Alumni Excels in Fine Arts". Kinesis Foundation Annual Report (2020 - 21). November 12, 2021.
- ^ Parés Arroyo, Marga (June 8, 2015). "Estudiantes talentosos alcanzan sus sueños". El Nuevo Día.
- ^ Lewis, Megan (September 10, 2024). "Review: Biography of a Constellation". A Young(ish) Perspective.
- ^ Locklin, Kristy (October 1, 2021). "Putting the Pieces Together: CMU alumna crosses borders and language barriers to bring poetry to the masses". Carnegie Mellon University.
- ^ "diásPoRa (previously 'Riqueño')". The Puffin Foundation. 2024.
- ^ Escallón, Sandra (July 22, 2018). "La obra 'Riqueño' habla de la identidad puertorriqueña". En la escena.
- ^ Locklin, Kristy (October 1, 2021). "Putting the Pieces Together: CMU alumna crosses borders and language barriers to bring poetry to the masses". Carnegie Mellon University.
- ^ "All Pittsburghers are Poets". RAD Works Here.
- ^ "¡Tú Cuentas! Cine Youth Fest Announces 2021 Award Winners". Business Wire. October 26, 2021.
- ^ Locklin, Kristy (October 1, 2021). "Putting the Pieces Together: CMU alumna crosses borders and language barriers to bring poetry to the masses". Carnegie Mellon University.
- ^ Campbell, Joel (January 26, 2024). "Adapted by Roy Williams, 'Lonely Londoners' casting announced". The Voice.
- ^ Rabinowitz, Chloe (October 31, 2024). "Latiné Musical Theatre Lab Unveils 12 Teams of Writers for 2023 Julia de Burgos Cohort". Broadway World.
- ^ Wild, Stephi (November 23, 2023). "Latiné Musical Theatre Lab Hosts 4xLatiné Next Week". Broadway World.
- ^ "Meet Paloma Sierra". CanvasRebel. July 22, 2024.