I am a theatre artist, director, playwright, puppeteer, drama teacher, and cultural facilitator with 13 years of professional experience in the performing arts, arts education, and community engagement. Throughout my career, I have worked across multiple areas of theatre-making, including acting, directing, dramaturgy, puppetry, site-specific theatre, community theatre, cultural mediation, audience engagement, festival production, and arts education. My practice is driven by a strong interest in storytelling, participation, collaboration, and the transformative potential of the performing arts. I have developed and directed original theatre productions, written plays for stage performance, facilitated workshops for children, young people, and adults, and contributed to cultural programs that connect artists, institutions, and communities. My work frequently explores theatre as a tool for dialogue, learning, participation, and social connection. As an educator, I have taught acting, voice, movement, and theatre creation, supporting emerging performers in both artistic and personal development. I was part of the founding team of the Theatre Academy at the Municipal Theatre of Antofagasta, helping to create educational opportunities for new generations of theatre practitioners. My artistic practice also includes puppetry and object theatre, which continue to inform my interest in visual storytelling, interdisciplinary performance, and contemporary forms of theatre. Alongside my artistic work, I have coordinated creative teams, produced festivals and cultural events, managed cultural projects, and collaborated with artists, educators, public institutions, and community organisations. My professional interests include theatre creation, directing, dramaturgy, puppetry, site-specific performance, community theatre, arts education, audience engagement, cultural participation, creative facilitation, and collaborative artistic processes. Currently based in Melbourne, I am interested in opportunities across theatre, arts education, community arts, cultural programs, puppetry, directing, dramaturgy, and interdisciplinary performance.

Pierina Fonseca

I am a theatre artist, director, playwright, puppeteer, drama teacher, and cultural facilitator with 13 years of professional experience in the performing arts, arts education, and community engagement. Throughout my career, I have worked across multiple areas of theatre-making, including acting, directing, dramaturgy, puppetry, site-specific theatre, community theatre, cultural mediation, audience engagement, festival production, and arts education. My practice is driven by a strong interest in storytelling, participation, collaboration, and the transformative potential of the performing arts. I have developed and directed original theatre productions, written plays for stage performance, facilitated workshops for children, young people, and adults, and contributed to cultural programs that connect artists, institutions, and communities. My work frequently explores theatre as a tool for dialogue, learning, participation, and social connection. As an educator, I have taught acting, voice, movement, and theatre creation, supporting emerging performers in both artistic and personal development. I was part of the founding team of the Theatre Academy at the Municipal Theatre of Antofagasta, helping to create educational opportunities for new generations of theatre practitioners. My artistic practice also includes puppetry and object theatre, which continue to inform my interest in visual storytelling, interdisciplinary performance, and contemporary forms of theatre. Alongside my artistic work, I have coordinated creative teams, produced festivals and cultural events, managed cultural projects, and collaborated with artists, educators, public institutions, and community organisations. My professional interests include theatre creation, directing, dramaturgy, puppetry, site-specific performance, community theatre, arts education, audience engagement, cultural participation, creative facilitation, and collaborative artistic processes. Currently based in Melbourne, I am interested in opportunities across theatre, arts education, community arts, cultural programs, puppetry, directing, dramaturgy, and interdisciplinary performance.

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I am a theatre artist, director, playwright, puppeteer, drama teacher, and cultural facilitator with 13 years of professional experience in the performing arts, arts education, and community engagement.

Throughout my career, I have worked across multiple areas of theatre-making, including acting, directing, dramaturgy, puppetry, site-specific theatre, community theatre, cultural mediation, audience engagement, festival production, and arts education. My practice is driven by a strong interest in storytelling, participation, collaboration, and the transformative potential of the performing arts.

I have developed and directed original theatre productions, written plays for stage performance, facilitated workshops for children, young people, and adults, and contributed to cultural programs that connect artists, institutions, and communities. My work frequently explores theatre as a tool for dialogue, learning, participation, and social connection.

As an educator, I have taught acting, voice, movement, and theatre creation, supporting emerging performers in both artistic and personal development. I was part of the founding team of the Theatre Academy at the Municipal Theatre of Antofagasta, helping to create educational opportunities for new generations of theatre practitioners.

My artistic practice also includes puppetry and object theatre, which continue to inform my interest in visual storytelling, interdisciplinary performance, and contemporary forms of theatre. Alongside my artistic work, I have coordinated creative teams, produced festivals and cultural events, managed cultural projects, and collaborated with artists, educators, public institutions, and community organisations.

My professional interests include theatre creation, directing, dramaturgy, puppetry, site-specific performance, community theatre, arts education, audience engagement, cultural participation, creative facilitation, and collaborative artistic processes.

Currently based in Melbourne, I am interested in opportunities across theatre, arts education, community arts, cultural programs, puppetry, directing, dramaturgy, and interdisciplinary performance.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Actor, Director, Playwright, Cultural Media Trainer and Drama Teacher at Cultural Corporation of Antofagasta (Corporación Cultural de Antofagasta)
July 2, 2021 - February 2, 2026
Directed and/or assisted direction of original theatre productions; wrote plays to be staged and produced by the Municipal Theatre of Antofagasta (MTA); mediated cultural events and concerts offered by the Symphony Orchestra of Antofagasta; taught drama classes and workshops (acting, voice and movement) at the Theatre Academy of MTA; developed general stage craft; produced theatre festivals; led cultural projects funded by the Ministry of Arts and Culture; contributed to the founding of the Theatre Academy at the Municipal Theatre of Antofagasta; staged more than 10 shows and helped secure funds for theatre production and cultural decentralization in northern Chile.
Actor, Co-Director, Producer and Playwright at Puerta de la Luna Theatre Company (Chile)
April 2, 2021 - July 2, 2025
Wrote, directed and produced shows; led the artistic team; performed in theatres, festivals, and cultural/art centres in Chile; contributed to cultural outreach and touring initiatives; co-founded a Chilean theatre company.
Actor and Playwright at Proyectico: Educational Puppets Theatre Company (Chile)
June 2, 2018 - Present
Performed in puppetry theatre shows for young audiences and wrote plays for youth audiences; involved in touring and education.
English & Spanish Teacher - Freelance
January 1, 2018 - Present
Freelance language tutoring, in-person and online; grammar and vocabulary coaching; preparation for international tests (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo/Cambridge); scheduling, client management and long-term relationships.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Performing Arts (Theatre and Stage Communication) at UNIACC (Universidad de Artes, Ciencias y Comunicaciones)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2022
Diploma in Playwriting at University of Chile
January 11, 2030 - June 16, 2026

Qualifications

Young Talent Scholarship (45%)
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Ibero-American Scholarship Program
January 1, 2019 - June 16, 2026
Dramaturgy Residency
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Publication: Whispers from the Deserts
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization