Ashley Alvarez
Actor | Screenwriter
Let’s take it back…
I’m a classic middle child who had a knack for finding ridiculous ways to attract the attention of my vibrant Cuban family. On my parents’ wedding anniversary, I believed the best way to celebrate them in front of all their friends was to display their marital woes in the form of an avant garde performance piece. My parents were horrified, but the jokes totally landed. Life was joyous yet messy for me as a child but I always managed to find a way to express those complex feelings through storytelling.
This unifying power of comedy would carry me in all types of collaborations from devising and acting in what would become Broadway's PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, to co-creating the Drama-League nominated CARLA'S QUINCE to writing, starring and producing the MAX short film Crabs in a Barrel.
I am deeply inspired by writer/actors Michaela Coel and Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who embrace their multi-hyphenated talents in every sense of the word. I strive to continue taking fearless risks in my work and redefine what a Latina storyteller is capable of.
“Alvarez is excellent... she balances the tricky character, who is loving but tightly wound.”
Let’s catch up
Over the moon to have recently made my La Jolla Playhouse debut with the world premiere of the engrossing drama DERECHO.
La Jolla Playhouse
The Crabs in a Barrel journey continues! Recipient of the Comedy Fellowship, we’ll be developing the feature version of Crabs at Sundance!
Screenwriting Lab
Our short film Crabs in a Barrel was the winner of the HBO Latinx Short Film Competition. Stream our dark comedy satire on HBO Max now!
HBOMax Short Film
Thrilled to have recently worked with Vanessa Garcia (again) and Richard Blanco on their riveting new play at Portland Stage.
Portland Stage
Catch me as a recurring role in the final season of Search Party! To be a part of a show I have fan-girled over is literally a dream come true!
Search Party
A New York Actors Milestone! Learning from these seasoned and generous professionals was the most inspiring experience.
Law & Order
“Alvarez’s Christy is a dynamo...Her hurt at the ongoing disconnect with Martica, her sense of her mother’s perpetual disapproval, is palpable.”
Let’s take a look
Let’s get in touch!
P: (323) 692-1700
E: team@avalonartists.com