Martín Zimmerman is an American bilingual (English and Spanish) playwright.
Zimmerman grew up speaking both languages. He attended Duke University, graduating with a BS summa cum laude in theater studies and economics. He later attended University of Texas at Austin and received a MFA in playwriting.
Many of Zimmerman's plays have been performed for workshops and audiences alike winning awards and recognition.
Seven Spots on the Sun 2009–PresentWhite Tie Ball 2009-2013The Solid Sand Below 2012-2013Let Me Count the Ways 2014-2015The Making of a Modern Fold Hero 2011Stranger (working title)In the Event of CaptureThree MovementsCoffee, Olive and Everything BetweenForeign TongueTeen Superhero SquadThe Trial of WinterOn the Exhale 2015-2016Terrence McNally New Play AwardSteinberg/ATCA New Play Award CitationHumanitas Prize New Voices Award 2013McKnight Advancement Grant 2013Sky Cooper New American Play Prize 2013Carl Djerassi Playwriting FellowshipNational New Play Network Smith PrizeAlliance of Latino Theater Artists (ALTA) Artist of the MonthGoodman Theater- Chicago, ILCincinnati Playhouse In the Park- Cincinnati, OHOregon Shakespeare Festival- Ashland, ORLa Jolla Playhouse- La Jolla, CARoundabout Underground- NYC, NYNew York Theatre Workshop- NYC, NYVictory Gardens Theater- Chicago, ILPhiladelphia Theatre Company- Philadelphia, PAMarin Theatre Company- San Francisco, CAThe Playwrights' Center- Minneapolis, MNAlliance Theatre- Atlanta, GAA.C.T. (Seattle)PlayPenn- Philadelphia, PAIcicle Creek Theatre Festival- Leavenworth, WAAmerican Theater Company- Chicago, ILThe Theatre @ Boston CourtChicago Dramatists- Primary Stages- NYC, NYTeatro Vista- Chicago, ILSeven Devils Playwrights ConferenceIllinois Shakespeare Festival- Bloomington, ILBorderlands Theater- Tucson, AZSource Festival- Washington DCThe Gift Theatre- Chicago, ILDuke University- Durham, NCThe University of Texas- AustinRed Tape Theatre- Chicago, IL
