Projects
Below is a collection of Carmen's most recent work.
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Carmen! A retrospective solo show in four parts
Written and performed by Carmen! at Portland Playhouse in June 2021. Photography by Kirk Johnson.
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Taking the Plunge for Queer Liaisons
Carmen's play was first produced as a staged reading for Queer Liaisons at Cherry Lane theater in 2021. The festival was produced by Rylie Butzbaugh-Patrick and Juliet Perrell, who both acted in the piece alongside Nico Watson. The production was directed by Emily Abrams. Photography by Arin Sang-Urai.
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Taking the Plunge at the Tank
In October 2022, Taking the Plunge went up at the Tank theater. The play was performed by Meadow Cloud, Cara Napoli and Josephine Chiang. Directing and Photography by Friday Anderson.
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Taking the Plunge for PEA Fest
In 2022, Taking the Plunge received a production in Breaking and Entering's PEA Fest. The piece was directed by Nathan Mullen, featuring Sav Smith, Ken Hall and Lorelei Smith. Photography by Robson Trudgill.
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Taking the Plunge for Fresh Fruit
In May 2023 Carmen's play was produced in the Fresh Fruit festival. Carmen stepped into a role in the play for the first time and acted alongside Lorelei Smith and Natalia Urzua. The show was directed by Kelsey Renee and produced by Joe Carleton who also did photography.
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Stock Image Photography Gender Diversity Shoot
Photography by Carlos David.
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Date With the Devil
After a (virtual) staged reading with HB studios in 2021, Carmen's play, Date With the Devil, went up at Portland Playhouse in a costumed and set designed staged reading produced by Erin DiIorio. Featuring Lane Bournan, Ash Heffernan and Dom Palla.
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Runway Show for designer Pim Comedy
Photography by Pim Comedy.
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CREATURA
Carmen choreographed movement and aerial silks, performed and edited this short film. Directing and videography by Jazmie Villalino.
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UNEARTHED
Written by Carmen!, featuring Jack Aldisert, Ellie Conniff and Carmen! Produced by Jack Aldisert in 2021 in an artist's work studio in Portland, Oregon. Photography by Jennifer Shea.