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Mar Gómez Glez (born in Madrid, Spain, in 1977) is a talented Spanish writer. She writes plays for the theater and also novels. Her work has been shown in many different countries around the world.

About Mar Gómez Glez

Mar Gómez Glez is known for her creative plays and interesting stories. She has written several books and many plays that have been performed on stage.

Her Plays and Books

Mar Gómez Glez's plays have been performed in places like Spain, India, Germany, and the United States. Some of her plays have even premiered in famous theater areas in New York City, like Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway. For example, her play Wearing Lorca’s Bowtie was shown at the Duke on 42nd Street in 2011. Another play, 39 Defaults, was performed at places like La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club between 2012 and 2014.

She has also written three books. Her most recent book is called La edad ganada, which was published in 2015.

Awards and Recognition

Mar Gómez Glez has received many important awards for her writing. In 2011, she won the Calderón de la Barca Theater Award. She also received the Arte Joven Latina Award in 2008 and the Beckett Theater Award in 2007. These awards show how much her work is appreciated globally.

Teaching and Education

Mar Gómez Glez has a Ph.D. from New York University. She has also taught at different universities. She was a lecturer at the University of Southern California and is currently a Visiting Assistant Professor at Bard College. She was also the first Hot Desk International Playwright at Center Stage in Baltimore in 2015. In 2009, she was invited to be a playwright at the Royal Court International Residency.

See also

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