Rachel Lynett Joins American Theatre as Editor

Rachel Lynett Joins American Theatre as Editor

January 10, 2026 Marcus Rodriguez - Entertainment Editor Entertainment

Rachel Lynett Wins 2024 National Latinx Playwriting⁣ Award

Playwright Rachel Lynett ⁣has been awarded ‍the 2024⁣ National Latinx Playwriting ⁣Award for ‌her play,⁣ Voces Latinx. The award, presented by the Miranda Family Voces Latinx Playwriting Competition, includes a $10,000 prize and a showcase of her work.

About the Award and Competition

  • The Miranda Family Voces Latinx Playwriting Competition aims to amplify Latinx voices in American theater.
  • the National Latinx Playwriting Award is the competition’s highest honor.
  • The 2024 award includes a $10,000 ⁤prize.
  • Winning playwrights also receive a showcase ‍of their work.

Lynett ‌is also a recipient of the ⁤2023 Yale Drama Prize for her play,Well-Intentioned White People. ⁣ The Yale Drama Prize carries a $20,000 award and a staged reading of the winning⁢ play.

Further details about the Miranda Family Voces Latinx Playwriting Competition can be found here.

(Photo by kat ​Wilson)