He most recently directed the Revised Version of Joe Pintuaro's acclaimed RAFT OF THE MEDUSA which played to sold-out houses and standing ovations! Francisco is currently acting in a new play written and directed by award winning and world renowned playwright, Israel Horovitz as well as directing the new play/workshop of Pulitzer Prize Nominee, Kristoffer Diaz titled, F**KING VIGWAN (OR SWAG).
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Stay tuned for more info on upcoming preproduction on several film projects as well as 2011-2012 Season with the Barefoot Theatre Company.
FRANCISCO SOLORZANO is a Director, Actor, Producer. Most notably directed and adapted the Off –Broadway, stage adaptation of DOG DAY AFTERNOON as well as collaborating with award winning playwright, Israel Horovitz on many of his plays including some world premieres. Also directed the Award Winning, DE DONDE?; Sam Shepard & Joseph Chaikin's SAVAGE / LOVE and many others.
Acting Credits: WATER ENGINE (Edinburgh Fringe Festival); SINS OF THE MOTHER (GSC, FLORIDA STAGE); BEIRUT ROCKS (Ensemble Studio Theatre; dir. Jo Bonney); WHAT STRONG FENCES MAKE (LAByrinth Theater Company; Boston Theatre Marathon); NY Premiere of BICYCLE COUNTRY (Theatre Row Theatres);
Executive producer of the 70/70 HOROVITZ PROJECT (a worldwide, year-long festival celebrating Israel Horovitz's 70th Birthday with 70 of his plays.) Co-Founder of BAREFOOT STUDIO PICTURES with Christopher Whalen (several projects in the works).
Film: AND THE WORLD GOES ROUND (2009's Cannes Short Film Corner), LOVE SIMPLE (HBO NYC Latino Film Festival) and BETWEEN SOMETHING AND NOTHING (NYC's 20th anniversary NEW FEST Film Festival.)
BFA: CUNY'S Brooklyn College; a founder and Producing Artistic Director of the Barefoot Theatre Company since 1999. Recipient of the 2009 Graduate Theater Organization of Brooklyn College, CUNY's Alumnus of the Year Award.
