Mel Nieves

Mel Nieves

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Biography

Born in the vibrant city of New York, this talented individual was raised in the iconic metropolis, surrounded by the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple. With a strong foundation in the performing arts, they graduated from The William Esper Studio, a prestigious institution that has produced some of the most talented actors and actresses in the industry.

As a member of the esteemed LAByrinth Theatre Company and The Actors Studio Playwright-Director Unit, this individual has had the opportunity to work with some of the most renowned theatre companies in the country. Their impressive resume boasts a wide range of stage credits, including productions of "Summer and Smoke", "Elliot, A Soldier's Fugue", "A Midsummer Night's Dream", "Native Speech", "Short Eyes", and many more.

Their work has been shaped by the guidance of some of the most respected names in the industry, including Miguel Pinero, Mando Alvarado, and Stephen Adly Guirgis. This individual's writing has been recognized with numerous awards and accolades, including two semi-finalist placements for The Princess Grace Playwright Fellowship.

Their pilot script, "On The Boulevard", was a semi-finalist in the 2020 HollyShorts Screenplay competition and a quarter-finalist in the 2020 Los Angeles International Screenwriting Awards. In 2022, their screenplay, "Los Abandonados/The Abandoned", took home the top prize at the 12th Annual International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival, securing the best feature length screenplay award.

This individual's published works include plays such as "The Spirit, The Body & The Blood", "Prospect Avenue", "In Da Boogie Down", and "Full Moon Inside a Red Sky", all of which are proudly published by Next Stage Press.