Francis Mateo: “Having been born in Mao, Dominican Republic, and shaped by a B.A. in English Literature from Hunter College (CUNY) and an M.F.A. in Acting from Brooklyn College, my creative identity is a synthesis of literature and theatrical expression. My published works, such as "Ubre Urbe," "El Alto," "TropicalYork," and "Sacarle Pétalos al Pavimento," have received international acclaim.”