Acting
Paradise
by Tere Martínez
"Paradise," a bilingual play by Tere Martínez, explores the exploitative relationship between the United States and Puerto Rico, highlighting ongoing colonial dynamics. Dyana Díaz plays Andrea, a public school teacher who challenges these injustices.
Produced by La Lengua Teatro
Photos by Manuel Orbegozo
La Lengua Teatro en Español
Andi Boy
by Bruce Coleman Directed by Sánchez Sánchez
Andi Boi, is a moving coming-of-age story about a transgender teen navigating identity, belonging, and resilience during their first year of high school. Dyana Díaz appears as Mrs. Lewis, the play’s antagonist, delivering a nuanced performance that embodies the institutional and social resistance faced by the protagonist, adding tension and depth to the story’s exploration of acceptance and visibility.
Produced by SF Youth Theatre
Photos by Manuel Orbegozo
La Lengua Teatro en Español
Doméstica Realidad
by Natalia Burgueño, Etelvina Rodríguez, Camila Sanson, Florencia Dansilio, and Sofía Espinosa.
"Doméstica Realidad," produced by La Lengua Teatro, is a sharp and comedic exploration of class, gender, and domestic labor. Dyana Díaz plays Carla, a charismatic motivational speaker whose gatherings expose deep-seated tensions and contradictions within modern society.
Produced by La Lengua Teatro
Photos by Constanza Hevia
La Lengua Teatro en Español
The Afterlife
by Gary Soto
"The Afterlife" is a poignant play by Gary Soto that follows two teenagers, Chuy and Crystal, as they navigate the space between life and death after their untimely passing. Dyana Díaz plays Chuy's grieving mother and Virginia, a homeless woman that becomes Crystal’s friend. Both embodying the pain and longing of those left behind
Produced by SF Youth Theatre
Photos by SFYT
SF Youth Theatre
Niobe
by Alejandro León
"Niobe" is a contemporary adaptation of the Greek myth, exploring themes of pride and divine retribution. In this rendition, Niobe's hubris leads to the tragic loss of her children, highlighting the consequences of defying the gods. Dyana portrayed the character of Niobe, the proud queen whose arrogance brings about her downfall.
Produced by Colectivo Transeúnte
Photos by Ignacio Petersen
Colectivo Transeúnte
