David Davila

David Davila is a recently appointed Assistant Professor of Playwriting at Loyola Marymount University (LMU) in Los Angeles, California.15 Here's an overview of his background and accomplishments:

Academic and Professional Background

David Davila earned his M.F.A. in Playwriting from Indiana University and his B.M. from the University of Texas San Antonio.2 He joined LMU's College of Communication and Fine Arts in 2024, attracted by the university's commitment to social justice and its location in Los Angeles.1

Artistic Work

Davila is a multifaceted artist whose work includes:

• Playwriting
• Musical theatre writing
• Directing
• Dramaturgy
• Performing
• Comedy

His artistic focus lies at the intersection of queer culture and mestizaje, often addressing social justice issues within the queer and Latiné communities.13

Notable Achievements

• Winner of the National New Play Network Smith Prize for Political Theatre
• Recipient of the New American Voices National Playwriting Award
• Playwrights Horizons Artist Grant Recipient
• Roundabout Theatre Company SpaceJam Resident
• Primary Stages Rockwell Scholar23

Selected Works

Davila has written numerous plays and musicals, including:

• "Manuel Vs the Statue of Liberty"
• "Vox-Pop a PostDemocratic Musical"
• "Aztec Pirates and the Insignificance of Life on Mars"
• "The Mesquite Tree: an American Tragedy"
• "Mimeo" (opera libretto)12

Teaching and Leadership

At LMU, Davila teaches courses such as Playwriting (THEA 400) and Script Analysis (THEA 175).1 He is also the founder of the Voices of America Writers Workshop, which focuses on centering stories from historically marginalized communities.34

David Davila brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective to his role at LMU, contributing to both the academic and creative aspects of theatre arts education.