Author Archives: Summer Dawn Hortillosa

About Summer Dawn Hortillosa

Summer Dawn Hortillosa is a journalist specializing in arts and entertainment. Among other things, she is also an award-winning playwright, director, singer-songwriter and actress. Her work has been seen in The Jersey City Independent, The Jersey Journal and other publications.

Performing in Tri-State Arts and Music Festival; Published Articles 5/6/13 – 5/17/13

I’ve been busy preparing for a performance of one of my favorite monologues, “Senses,” which is based on one of my short stories and was the grand finale of my one-woman show “Kookspeak.” See me performing an excerpt from the … Continue reading

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Published Articles 4/29/13 – 5/3/13

Some work from last week. Looking for creative opportunities in Jersey City? Click here and also watch The Jersey City Independent for this week’s updated list. The Jersey City Independent: News: Jersey City Green Week Events Promoting Sustainability Ribbon Cutting … Continue reading

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Published Articles 4/22/13 – 4/26/13

I’ve been really busy because I’m in the process of moving to Kearny, a Hudson County town near Harrison and Newark, but here’s my list of published articles for this week. If you’re looking for a list of auditions, calls … Continue reading

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Published Articles 4/8/13 – 4/19/13

Ahh, I’ve been so busy lately and haven’t been able to post! A couple nice things happened since I last blogged. I’m part of Art House Productions’ INKubator, a group for writers and actors to workshop new and developing works, … Continue reading

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Tenth Play Accomplished! Also, Got Profiled in GMA News

This was a big week for me! First off, I finished my tenth play yesterday! In the past six years, I’ve written two full-length plays and several one-acts, including three that were produced within the last year since the launch … Continue reading

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Published Articles 4/1/13 – 4/5/13

Here are my news news and art articles from this week. If you’re looking for creative opportunities (calls for art, auditions, etc.) around Jersey City, click here. The Jersey City Independent: News: Sen. Menendez, Newark’s Cory Booker Speaking at Immigration … Continue reading

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Published Articles 3/12/13 – 3/29/13

So after like, concentrating on the production of my latest play “Before, After and Always,” for like, ever, here’s a huge list of the article I’ve written during the past three weeks, haha. If you’re looking for opportunities for artists … Continue reading

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‘Before, After and Always’ premieres at STAGEfest at the Loew’s

“Before, After and Always” was a success! 68 Productions’ world premiere of my original play made its world premiere at STAGEfest at the Loew’s, an excellent weekend of theater at Jersey City’s historic movie palace, the Landmark Loew’s Jersey Theatre. … Continue reading

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A sexy sneak-peek at ‘Before, After and Always’

Things got hot and heavy at our last rehearsal for “Before, After and Always” when my costar Sergio Caetano and I had our first stage kiss under the direction of my assistant director, Liliane Wolf. Here’s a sexy sneak peek: … Continue reading

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‘Before, After and Always’ on BroadwayWorld.com

My upcoming play, “Before, After and Always,” was featured on BroadwayWorld.com! My actor, Sergio Caetano, and I are getting really excited about the show! We’re rehearsing almost every day this week and it’s really coming together. I am so blessed … Continue reading

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