Much of his early playwriting has centered on strong women, influenced by his mother, a previously undocumented immigrant from Guatemala.
My most intense interest was to catch up on his most recent exploits and also to understand his journey. I had the lovely opportunity to chat with him this week just before opening night at ArtsWest. Since leaving Seattle, he’s had some amazing opportunities and experiences, but it was clear back in 2016/17 that he had the talent and the drive necessary to propel himself into success and the writing chops that would open those doors to him. It’s the third play Seattle audiences have been able to see, with his early work performed at Annex Theatre, Terra Incognita, and a one-act done by Forward Flux, las mariposas y los muertos. Photo by Chris Larson.īenjamin Benne’s play, Alma, opens May 5 th at ArtsWest.
