Denise Yvette Serna Email & Phone Number

Chicago, IL, US

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Ontario, Canada

CANDLEWOOD LAKEComposer Tim Phillips and playwright Carl Grose reunite for this new musical in early stages of development. Tim is co-Artistic Director of Filter Theatre Company and works extensively in film and TV composition. Carl is an actor, writer and former co-Artistic Director of Kneehigh Theatre. Their production of The Grinning Man from Bristol.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

London, United Kingdom

Founder and producer of international network of independent artists and organisations working together in shared practice to produce a developing model for anti-exclusionary devised theatre through serial productions Projects include: Towards an International Practice Workshop (UK), CCTA Chicago (USA), The Medusa Project with workshops (Italy, France, UK.

Aurora IL

Designer and Curator of current Latinx Theatre Studies course. Instrumental in procuring grant funds and solo-facilitated the subsequent performance laboratory Inclusive Rehearsal and Theatrical Devising Techniques.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Teatro Vista presents Somewhere Over The Border with Book, Lyrics and Music by Emmy-Nominated Artist Brian Quijada, directed by Denise Yvette Serna. Inspired by the real life journey of the author’s mother (Reina Quijada) from El Salvador to the US and by L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Somewhere Over the Border embraces the factual and the.

Greater Chicago Area

Pop Magic is a company that creates original theatrical work, which fall at the intersection of all the arts. At Pop Magic, we strive to bring artists of different backgrounds and disciplines together to create a diverse community of collaborators. Pop Magic shows are developed using a devising process that allows for our performers to have a voice in the.

Greater Chicago Area

Producer and Curator, supporting the artistic mission of Pop Magic Productions.Pop Magic is a company that creates original theatrical work, which fall at the intersection of all the arts. At Pop Magic, we strive to bring artists of different backgrounds and disciplines together to create a diverse community of collaborators. Pop Magic shows are developed.

Rockford, Illinois, United States

The national arts community is engaged in a conversation about how to become more accessible and equitably diverse. In response to this, The West Side Show Room has collaborated with EDI Facilitator Denise Yvette Serna to create an ongoing series called EDI (Equity Diversity Inclusion) Workshops For The Arts which addresses the needs of the Rockford area.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

BY KARISSA MURRELL MYERSDIRECTED BY DENISE YVETTE SERNAMar 15, 2021–Apr 18, 2021How Do We Navigate Space? is an original, devised hybrid of film and theatre. This work explores the experiences of Chicagoans navigating through our current, drastically-changed world. The piece is inspired by surveys submitted by Chicago residents sharing their experiences.

The Neo-Futurists: 45 Plays for America’s First LadiesDirected by Denise Yvette SernaWritten by, Chloe Johnston, Sharon Greene, Genevra Gallo-­Bayiates, Bilal Dardai, & Andy BayiatesNOW STREAMING on Broadway on Demand45 Plays for America’s First Ladies is a [DIGITAL] companion piece to the past Neo-Futurist production 43 Plays for 43 Presidents [originally.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Producing Dreams Beyond Borders: New Roots, a public Art exhibition of new work by Molly Costello for Howard Area Community CenterWith a fundraising goal of $500, our event was beyond successful; we raised a grand total of $1548.15 for Howard Area Community Center's Adult Education programs!

The (M)others by Nikki YeboahRehearsing across three time zones and presented digitally, The (M)others explores the stories of 4 women brought together by the unimaginable experience of losing a loved one at the hands of police.This documentary performance weaves together their interviews to explore the traumatic effect of the event on their lives. Through.

Greater Chicago Area

This celebrated drama by the playwright of WT’s smash hit Hedda Gabler receives a sleek, streamlined interpretation that is unpredictable, fresh and captivating.Directed by Lavina Jadhwani (Vietgone) and given an intensely intimate staging in the Gillian Theatre, A Doll’s House draws the audience into the middle of a combustible domestic moment as husband.

Chicago, IL

Artistic associate and guest director for Inappropriate Theatre Company. Productions include La Chingada (Summer 2014), and Forget_Me\Knot (Spring 2016)

Rockford, Illinois Area

In its fifth year, the Rockford New Play Festival gives established and aspiring playwrights from the Rockford Area the opportunity to have their plays presented professionally to the public alongside the work of national and international playwrights. This year we asked playwrights to write new ten page plays inspired by the theme “Over… The Edge.” We are.

Greater Chicago Area

What happens when you try to make a show from scratch, with no rulebook or script? What if you had to perform it in two completely different spaces, across the city, back to back?Program DescriptionThe Storefront Project asks six Chicago-based directors to each choose a text—not written for theater—and devise a new project, tailor-made for MCA Chicago and.

Greater Chicago Area

Victory Gardens Theater Artistic Director Chay Yew and Managing Director Erica Daniels announce the 2018/19 Season Directors Inclusion Initiates, to include Lauren Katz (Indecent), Mikael Burke (Rightlynd), N. Emil Thomas (Pipeline), Denise Yvette Serna (Cambodian Rock Band) and Ruby Des Jardins (Miriam for President).The Directors Inclusion Initiative.

Greater Chicago Area

This epic play/rock concert thrusts us into the life of a young woman trying to piece together her family history thirty years after her father fled Cambodia. Featuring actor/musicians who perform a mix of contemporary Dengue Fever hits and classic Cambodian oldies live, playwright Lauren Yee brings to vivid life the Cambodian rock scene of the ‘60s and.

Greater Chicago Area

2018/2019 Goodman Theatre Playwrights Unit staged readingThe process of creating a play, from inception to fully realized production, is often long and arduous, and writers typically revise their work through a series of workshops and readings. Among the many ways the Goodman currently supports and develops new plays is the Playwrights Unit, a program in.

Piacenza Area, Italy

THE ENGLISH THEATER SUMMER CAMP A week of fun, games and acting - all in English - aimed at children from 7 to 13 years old. An opportunity to socialize and learn English in an active and fun way.

Greater Chicago Area

First Read is a week-long festival of new play readings and community events that center trans and non-binary theater artists and connect the queer theater community. The Syndicate, with lead producers Hal Cosentino, Denise Yvette Serna of Pop Magic Productions, and Ellenor Riley-Condit, hosted First Read at The Martin, 2515 W. North Avenue, Chicago, the.

Greater Chicago Area

Assistant Director - WORLD PREMIERE of La Ruta by acclaimed Chicago playwright Isaac GomezDirected by ensemble member Sandra Marquez Featuring ensemble member Karen Rodriguez along with an eight-member all female Latinx cast. Inspired by the lives of Mexican women who live, work-and disappear-along a Ciudad Juárez bus route, La Ruta weaves live music.

Chicago, Illinois

• upholds the safety and well-being of our audience, artists and staff as their highest priority
• supervises Front of House, the Concierge Desk and Book Shop and lobby bars during performances
• helps train Audience Experience staff
• coordinates with Production to ensure smooth and punctual show operations, as well as the nightly securing of the building
• initiates and manages emergency procedures as needed
• supervises and trains volunteer ushers

Chicago, Illinois

HIR by Taylor Mac Directed by Hallie GordonThe classic dysfunctional family drama has just crashed through into a wholly original place. Meet Paige, a wife and mother liberated from an oppressive and abusive marriage; Max, her newly out transgender son; and Isaac, Max’s PTSD-addled older brother, who discovers a brand new war zone when he comes home from.

Chicago, Illinois

Charlotte Corday plots to assassinate one of the (French) Revolution's most outspoken participants. Deposed Queen Marie Antoinette grapples with her losses. Playwright Olympe de Gouge attempts to write something that speaks to the moment and will stand the test of time. Marianne Angelle, Caribbean spy, fights to expand the nation’s notion of liberty to.

Greater Chicago Area

Assistant Director at A Circle TheatreTHE VIEW UPSTAIRSBook, Music, and Lyrics by Max VernonJUNE 22 - JULY 22, 2018THE BROADWAY AT THE PRIDE ARTS CENTER4139 N BROADWAY, CHICAGO, IL 60613Circle Theatre is also proud to announce the Chicago premiere production of The View UpStairs, by Max Vernon. When Wes, a young fashion designer from 2017, buys an.

Chicago, Illinois

Director for Chicago Premiere of Spark, by OBIE Award winning playwright Caridad Svich.Three sisters living in the US are caught in the mess of a recent war’s aftermath. When their soldier sister finally returns home, this family of little economic means must find a way to make do and carry on leaning on the strength of their family. A contemporary US.

Chicago, Illinois

For the Love Of (or, the Roller Derby Play)By Gina Femia, directed by Rachel Edwards HarvithWhen Joy gets on to the best roller derby team in the country, the Brooklyn Scallywags, and meets the star, Lizzie Lightning, she and her long-term girlfriend Michelle find their lives turned upside down. For the Love Of asks how much you're willing to sacrifice.

Chicago, Illinois

EARTHQUAKES IN LONDONBy Mike Bartlett, directed by Jonathan BerryAs global destruction approaches, the lives of a climate scientist and his three estranged daughters come crashing unexpectedly back together. The wildly epic Earthquakes in London embodies the chaos of today’s society, and asks us what matters most when everything's falling apart.

Chicago

Responsible for supporting the House Manager and Stage Manager (Assistant House Manager, Concierge, Bar) in overseeing all public areas of the theatre, offering accessibility services, and ensuring that the experience of each patron is enjoyable and safe.

Chicago, Illinois

The Development Associate’s primary responsibility is to administer the entire scope of gift processing into the patron database (Tessitura) to ensure accurate financial records and constituent data and is responsible for overseeing the timely creation of all donor acknowledgement letters. The Development Associate also generates weekly and monthly.

Chicago, IL

A nine-month apprenticeship and fellowship at Steppenwolf Theatre Company. Responsibilities included supporting the Development department in the areas of individual giving, corporate sponsorship, foundation and government grant proposals, event planning, donor database management, prospect research, individual donor solicitations, email and online donor.

Cedarville, OH

Assisting and project managing scenic construction and dressing for university mainstage productions. Responsibilities included construction of set pieces, wagons, and facades, scenic painting, working with Stagecraft students, and set maintenance throughout production weeks.

Kilgore, Texas

Properties intern for Professional repertory season.Responsible for:Assisting the Properties Artisan in building or acquiring all props for all productions, Serving on properties running and change-over crews, Performing other technical duties as deemed necessary, Assisting with company strike, Participating in opening night discussions

Master Of Fine Arts (Mfa), Theatre Directing

East 15 Acting School's internationally focused post graduate directing Program

Theatre Of The East; Bali Module

International collaboration and study, as required for completion of MFA Directing. Focus on Balinese traditional performance art theory.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Drama/Theatre Arts And Stagecraft

Activities and Societies: Double emphasis on Theatre Performance and Theatre Design. Alpha Psi Omega, Ohio Forensics Association, National.

Stanislavskian Acting Methodology

International collaboration and study, as required for completion of MFA Directing. Focus on Stanislavskian Acting Methodology, Meyerhold.