Author: Divya Mangwani

Divya Mangwani is a theatre artist from Pune, based in New York. She creates reimaginings that question our perception of narrative truths and shared mythologies. Divya was the founder and Artistic Director of Moonbeam Factory Theatre and wrote, directed, and produced plays in India, Singapore and the UK. MFT was the first English language theatre in Pune committed to original productions and community building. In New York, she has developed work with UNICEF, Soho Rep, New York Theatre Workshop, Bushwick Starr, Rattlestick Playwrights Theater, Mabou Mines, Gingold Theatrical Group, Hypokrit Theatre, The Flea, among others. Divya is a New Georges Jam member and was a fellow of Soho Rep’s Writer/Director Lab, Gingold Speakers Corner playwright, NYTW 2050 Artistic Fellow, Hypokrit Theatre Tamasha playwright, Project Y Writers Group playwright, and Playlab fellow at Pipeline Theatre. As a journalist and editor, Divya has worked with ESPN, The Times of India, Daily News & Analysis, and Crisis Response Journal. www.divyamangwani.com