Ralph B. Peña
Ralph B. Peña | |
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| Born | Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino American |
| Occupation(s) | Playwright, Director, Actor, Educator, Artistic Director |
| Years active | 1980s–present |
| Known for | Founding Artistic Director of Ma-Yi Theater Company |
| Awards | Obie 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.