Marie Barlizo is an amazing mom because everyday except when she’s away, she helps us get ready for school. She’s also a great playwright and smart. She loves to spend time with us, take walks and loves to read and watch crime shows. She’s a great hostess for parties. She loves to be social and takes good care of her parents. She loves to chat with people. Not many people know this about my mom, but she’s really funny. She’s a very passionate playwright.
-Written by Max, Marie’s 12-year-old son
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Which ’hood are you in?
NDG
What do you do?
I’m a playwright, producer and dramaturg. Currently, I’m an instructor at the National Theatre School and teach in their Playwriting, Acting and Production Programs. I’m also the dramaturg for Teesri Duniya Theatre’s Fireworks Program.
What are you currently working on?
I’m working on a play trilogy, The Warrior, about the resilience of Filipino women.
Where can we find your work?
The Centaur Theatre recently presented my play, The Healing, at their Winterworks Festival in February. Some of my plays are also available at the National Theatre School’s Library.
