Playwright / Co-Artistic Director
Multi-hypenate Artist
BOOK ME!
Bilingual Teaching ARtist
I believe that everyone is a writer, and everyone is an artist. I have taught bilingual writing courses where adults are free to play and discover their creative voice.
Speaking & StorYTelling
I have participated in storytelling events such as WHYY's First Person Arts, and as the Keynote Speaker for the Wilmington Writer's Conference. I have also been a guest speaker at various educational institutions.
WORKSHOPS
I believe in using theatre and the arts to leave this world better than I found it. I have led successful Wellness Workshops, Conflict Resolution Workshops, and Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Theatre Workshops
Translation
Despite almost losing my first language I have become proficient in Spanish and delight in translating marketing materials and plays.
"Having Erlina join our costume design class was extremely exciting and informative. It was a joy to have her in class with us. - Sally Dolembo, Head of Costume Design, The Theatre School at DePaul University
"On the whole, working with Ms. Ortiz's play was a very powerful and enriching experience and most students pointed to it as one of the best things we did this year. - Educator in NYC High School
Teaching Artist Rates
- 6 Week Course
- 2 hour workshops
- 10-15 Participants
$1800
Speaking and Storytelling
- 30 minutes - $650
- 60 minutes - $900
Workshop Facilitator
- One off workshop - $650
- 3 Week Workshop - $1800
- 6 week workshop - $2500
Translation
- $30/hr
- 1 full length play aprx. $900
All rates are negotiable depending on difficulty and duration of project as well as number of participants.