Montserrat Mendez is an East Coast writer and director originally from Rincon, Puerto Rico, who has made a notable impact on NYC's independent theatre scene.
With a degree in Literature (British, Spanish, and Medieval) and Theatre from the University of Scranton, Montserrat's career has been marked by exploration and growth. His work has earned praise, including being named a "Comic Masterwork" by critic Leonard Jacobs and winning the Best Playwriting Award at the 2008 New York International Fringe Festival for his sequel to The Importance of Being Earnest—Thoroughly Stupid Things. |
Montserrat is a proud member of the People's Theatre Project 2024 Playwrights Unit. He has directed for independent theatre companies such as Manhattan Theatre Source and Nylon Fusion Collective and is a core member of Flux Theatre Company, known for its focus on transformative theatre.
His writing is driven by a fascination with archaeology and the evolution of character, language, and wit to shape human identity and contribute to a more equitable future. Montserrat is a proud member of The Dramatist Guild.
His writing is driven by a fascination with archaeology and the evolution of character, language, and wit to shape human identity and contribute to a more equitable future. Montserrat is a proud member of The Dramatist Guild.