Milagro

Less than 10 days left to submit your play for our annual Mundo de Mujeres Women's History Month celebration!

CALL FOR NEW WORKS BY LATINA PLAYWRIGHTS!
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2026

Three new works will receive staged readings as part of a New Play Festival within our annual Mundo de Mujeres Women's History Month celebration. Plays in varying stages of development will be presented on three Wednesdays in March 2027 (3/3, 3/17, 3/24).

The festival seeks to amplify Latina/e voices and stories exploring themes of womanhood, gender, sexuality, family relationships, identity, motherhood, sisterhood, and other experiences central to Latina/e communities. Selected playwrights will receive an honorarium and a staged reading featuring a director, dramaturg, and a cast of local professional actors, providing an opportunity to hear their work in front of a live audience and continue its development.

KEY DATES:
- Submissions must be received by September 25, 2026 at 5:00 PM PDT (7:00 PM CDT / 8:00 PM EDT)
- Selected playwrights will be notified by early January 2027
- Casting will take place throughout January and February
- Rehearsals will occur during the week leading up to each respective reading

ELIGIBILITY/GUIDELINES
- Open to playwrights who identify as Latina/e
- Original full-length plays only (approximately 70–120 minutes)
- Scripts may be in English, Spanish, or be bilingual
- Preference given to plays requiring six actors or fewer (Plays requiring more than six actors should include the playwright's preferred doubling plan.)
- Playwrights may submit multiple scripts
- Plays that have received, or are scheduled to receive a full professional production that premiers before September 2027 are not eligible
- Playwrights are strongly encouraged to attend their reading and participate in post-reading discussions, if possible

YOU’LL NEED TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING:
- PDF of the script formatted according to the Dramatists Guild of America Traditional or Modern Play Format
- Playwright biography (maximum 90 words)
- Play synopsis (maximum 150 words)
- Brief development history, if applicable

SUBMISSION FORM AT:
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSeqkhVxyfe.../viewform...

Questions? Contact: [email protected]

Don't miss this Saturday's performance of Autoretrato de Fridita at Walters Cultural Arts Center!

Explore the early life of Frida Kahlo told through puppets! Teatro Milagro presents "Autoretrato de Fridita" at the Walters on Sunday, September 20 at 2 pm.

Young Frida becomes inspired by her father’s creativity, using her imagination and a box of paints to overcome challenges and create her own world. For all ages. Tickets are $12 advance/$15 day of show.

Get Tickets: https://cityofhillsboro.ticketspice.com/milagro

Photo by Diego Neri.

📖 Enfoque: From the Idea to Your First Book 📖✍️

Have you ever wanted to write your story but didn't know where to begin?
Join author and researcher Dr. Angel Contreras Cruz for an interactive 3-hour seminar featuring storytelling, practical instruction, and guided writing exercises.

Whether you’ve never written before or have been working on your story for years, this welcoming workshop will help you:
✨ Organize your ideas
📝 Overcome the fear of writing
💭 Turn memories into meaningful narratives
📚 Begin discovering your voice as an author

Bring your favorite pen or pencil, something to write on, and an open mind. You can also bring a meaningful photo, object, or keepsake to inspire your writing. 💫

📅 Saturday, September 19 @ 12 PM
📍 Milagro Theatre
⏰ 3 hours | 🔞 Ages 13+
💵 $20 seminar only | $30 seminar + book

📚 Dr. Contreras Cruz is the author of Lecciones que nadie te cuenta al migrar: Memorias de un inmigrante en Estados Unidos, selected for the 2026 Multnomah County Library Writers Project.

🎟️ Reserve your space: https://milagrotheatre.ludus.com/200540974

Your story is worth telling. Come take the first step. ✨

✍️📖 Enfoque: From the Idea to Your First Book 📖✍️

Everyone has a story worth telling. ❤️

Ready to turn your life experiences, memories, or family history into the beginning of a book? Join author and researcher Dr. Angel Contreras Cruz for an interactive 3-hour seminar featuring storytelling, practical instruction, and guided writing exercises.

Whether you’ve never written before or have been working on your story for years, this welcoming workshop will help you:
✨ Organize your ideas
📝 Overcome the fear of writing
💭 Turn memories into meaningful narratives
📚 Begin discovering your voice as an author

Bring your favorite pen or pencil, something to write on, and an open mind. You can also bring a meaningful photo, object, or keepsake to inspire your writing. 💫

📅 Saturday, September 19 @ 12 PM
📍 Milagro Theatre
⏰ 3 hours | 🔞 Ages 13+
💵 $20 seminar only | $30 seminar + book

📚 Dr. Contreras Cruz is the author of Lecciones que nadie te cuenta al migrar: Memorias de un inmigrante en Estados Unidos, selected for the **2026 Multnomah County Library Writers Project.

🎟️ Reserve your space through the link in bio!

Your story is worth telling. Come take the first step. ✨

🎭 CASTING CALL! Milagro is seeking two Latina actors to join the cast of our holiday musical, A Xmas Cuento Remix by Maya Malan Gonzalez, directed by Marilet Martinez.

We're casting for Anita/Young Elena and Gina/La Catrina, two dynamic roles in this festive, funny, and heartfelt holiday story.

ANITA / YOUNG ELENA

* Latina, 30s
* Strong singer
* Experience with musical theatre encouraged

GINA / LA CATRINA

* Latina, 20s
* Spanish-speaking
* Strong singer
* Experience with musical theatre encouraged

About A Xmas Cuento Remix: Brimming with Christmas songs in both Spanish and English, A Xmas Cuento Remix follows Anita Chapa, who has lost her job on Christmas Eve and is struggling to keep her family from losing their home. She turns to her estranged Tía Dolores, whose journey toward forgiveness, family, and tradition unfolds with the help of some opinionated carolers. Infused with humor, heart, music, and movement, this holiday story explores class, displacement, family, and the enduring power of community—with plenty of Christmas tamales along the way!

Production Schedule:

* First Rehearsal: October 26, 2026
* Technical Rehearsals: November 16–December 1
* Previews: December 2 & 3
* Opening Night: Friday, December 4
* Student Matinees: Wednesday mornings throughout the run
* Closing Performance: Sunday, December 20

To Submit:
Please email your headshot and résumé to [email protected]

Callbacks will include readings from the script and singing an excerpt from the show. Sides and sheet music will be provided in advance. Depending on casting needs, performers may be asked to read for multiple roles.

We encourage Latina/e performers of all experience levels to submit and look forward to welcoming artists who are excited to celebrate Latino stories, music, and community this holiday season!

🍂✨ September at Milagro is full of opportunities to gather, learn, create, celebrate, and build community! ✨🍂

Join us for SIX exciting events this month—from live music and new musicals to puppet shows, community conversations, creative writing, comedy, and more! 🎭🎶📚🎤

RSVP to all the events through the linktree in bio and stories!

📅 September 2
🎶 Tertulia: When I Was Mexican: A Bollywood Musical
A special evening of live music and scenes from a new musical exploring cultural identity, family, and chosen family.

📅 September 6 @ 1pm
🌿 Tertulia: Joeanally González Book Launch & Puppet Show Celebration
Celebrate the release of Nico the Banana Slug with a bilingual puppet show, creative activities, and fun for the whole family!

📅 September 12 — TWO EVENTS! 🎉
🎶 Enfoque: Building Community Through Shared Leadership with Latinx Choral Project
A conversation about reimagining leadership, community care, and the future of arts organizations.

🏳️‍🌈🚨 @ 7:30 pm BE GAY DO CRIME!
Comedy, q***r history, and a Know Your Rights presentation collide in one dangerously delightful evening!

📅 September 19
✍️ Enfoque: From the Idea to Your First Book
An interactive writing seminar with Dr. Angel Contreras Cruz to help you turn your experiences and memories into the beginning of your own story.

📅 September 24
🪩 Tertulia: Discoteka Magazine Launch Party with Barrio Girlz
Celebrate q***r women of color, underground music, local Latina DJs, and the launch of Discoteka Magazine!

🎟️ Reserve your space and join us this September! Many events are FREE or Pay-What-You-Wish.

Which one are you coming to? 👀👇

🏳️‍🌈🚨 Comedy, q***r history, and dangerously delightful shenanigans collide at BE GAY DO CRIME! 🚨🏳️‍🌈

Cited by The Portland Mercury as “One of the funniest (and most educational!) comedy shows in town,” BE GAY DO CRIME! is taking community education to another level this month!

Join us for a Know Your Rights presentation from community activist Frances Portillo, featuring scenarios acted out by local comics. ✊🏽📚

This presentation is specifically geared toward allies who want to learn more about supporting their immigrant and BIPOC neighbors and community members.

Plus, enjoy stand-up comedy from Andrea Menchaca, Ameerah Sanders, and more performers to be announced! 🎤✨

🕖 Doors at 7:00 PM
🎭 Show at 7:30 PM
🔞 Recommended for ages 16+ (parental discretion advised for those under 18)

🎟️ GAYAF Tickets (Give As You’re Able, Friend!)
💛 “Me” tickets start at $10 — for those who need a lower-cost option
❤️ “We” tickets start at $30 — for those able to give a little more and help make the experience accessible to our whole community

Get your tickets: https://milagrotheatre.ludus.com/200545874

Ticket sales support our hosts and performers. Additional donations collected during the show will benefit Familias Unidas Siempre, supporting immigrant families through legal clinics, family support, Know Your Rights education, and de-escalation trainings across the PNW.

Come laugh, learn, and show up for your community! 🏳️‍🌈✊🏽💥

🌱🎶 Enfoque: Building Community Through Shared Leadership with Latinx Choral Project** 🎶🌱

What happens when community members become co-creators—not just participants—in the organizations that serve them?

Join the Latinx Choral Project for a conversation about reimagining leadership in community arts through shared responsibility, belonging, and collective care. 💛

Through dialogue, storytelling, and reflection, we’ll explore:
✨ How can leadership be cultivated at every level?
🤝 What does shared decision-making look like?
🌎 How can arts organizations become more inclusive, sustainable, and responsive to their communities?

Inspired by Latine traditions of mutual aid and community stewardship, the Latinx Choral Project is developing a values-based model centered on Casitas—small leadership circles—that help guide everything from outreach and communications to fundraising and artistic vision.

🎟️ FREE or Pay-What-You-Wish
📅 Saturday, September 12 @ 1 PM
📍 Milagro Theatre
⏰ 2 hours | 👥 All ages

Reserve your space: https://milagrotheatre.ludus.com/200540820

Come imagine new possibilities for how we build, lead, and care for our arts communities. 💫

🌿📚Tertulia: Joeanally González Book Launch & Puppet Show Celebration!🌿

Step into the magic of the forest with local author and multidisciplinary artist Joeanally González as we celebrate the bilingual release of her new children’s book, Nico the Banana Slug!🌲📖

Join us for a FREE / Pay-What-You-Wish family-friendly celebration featuring:
✨ A bilingual puppet show bringing Nico the Banana Slug to life
🎨 A hands-on paper puppet-making workshop
📚 Meet the author + purchase personalized, signed copies of the book
🌎 Learn about our local ecosystem and forest stewardship

🎟️ Sunday, September 6 @ 1 PM
📍 Milagro Theatre
⏰ 2 hours | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages

Reserve your FREE space: https://milagrotheatre.ludus.com/200540827

Come celebrate stories, creativity, community, and our beautiful local forests! 🌲💚✨