The Maria Irene Fornés Playlist
How my teacher led me home.
All Stories About Maria Irene Fornes
La Maestra Fornés Has Left the Room, But What a Room!
We who were lucky enough to study with the great playwright and teacher felt challenged, inspired, and above all seen.
Public Theater to Present Maria Irene Fornes Marathon
The Public Theater will present a 12-hour marathon of plays by Maria Irene Fornes.
Maria Irene Fornes, World Builder
If her plays of the 1980s and ’90s had a singular aesthetic, here are at least 3 reasons: designers Donald Eastman, Anne Militello, and Gabriel Berry.
The Path of ‘Fefu,’ From a Gun Joke to a Feminist Play Sans Plot
How Maria Irene Fornes shaped ‘Fefu and Her Friends,’ from a 1977 interview.
Fornés and Her Friends
A legion of advocates, and an upcoming festival, aim to bolster the legacy of the influential playwright and teacher.
Lynn Manning, Poetry in Motion
This Los Angeles playwright/performer didn’t let blindness keep him from seeing the world.
Creative Danger: Exploring the Woman’s Voice in Drama
Building dynamic characters for the stage goes far beyond gender.
María Irene Fornés and Tina Howe: Women’s Work
Two major playwrights reflect on the role of gender in their writing and in their careers.
