David Lozano

David Lozano is the Executive Artistic Director of Cara Mía Theatre in Dallas, Texas.12 He specializes in writing, directing, and producing original bilingual plays for the Latino community in North Texas.1 Lozano joined Cara Mía Theatre in 2002 and has been instrumental in elevating the company's prominence in Dallas and North Texas since 2009.2

Some of Lozano's notable works include:

1. "Crystal City 1969" (2009) - Co-written with Raul Treviño, this play was named the "Best New Play of 2009" by multiple publications.12
2. "The Dreamers: A Bloodline" (2013) - The first part of a trilogy on immigration, which received the TACA Donna Wilhelm Family New Works Fund.12
3. "Deferred Action" (2016) - Co-written and directed by Lozano, this is the second installment of the immigration trilogy.12

Lozano has received recognition for his work, including being named one of six "Masterminds of Arts & Culture" by The Dallas Observer in 2014.1 He has trained with various directors and master teachers from around the world and is a founding steering committee member of the national Latinx Theatre Commons.1

Under Lozano's leadership, Cara Mía Theatre has expanded its community engagement, supporting youth arts programs that reach up to 15,000 students per year.2 He has also advocated for greater funding of small arts venues in Dallas.2