Ralph B. Peña

Ralph B. Peña
Born
Philippines
NationalityFilipino American
Occupation(s)Playwright, Director, Actor, Educator, Artistic Director
Years active1980s–present
Known forFounding Artistic Director of Ma-Yi Theater Company
AwardsObie Award (2003), Drama Desk Special Award (2010), Lucille Lortel Award (2019), FANHS Lifetime Achievement Award (2016)

Ralph B. Peña is a Filipino American playwright, director, actor, and arts administrator. He is the founding Artistic Director of Ma-Yi Theater Company, a leading Off-Broadway organization devoted to Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) theater. Peña’s work has significantly shaped the field of American theater through his writing, directing, and institution-building.

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