A Senior Capstone Experience by Sergio Cilla ’26

Submitted to the Department of Theatre & Dance

Advised by Prof. Dale Daigle

Contributor Biography: Sergio Cilla is an Argentine educator, writer, and theatre artist. Born in Buenos Aires, he has devoted his professional life to language teaching and adult education in Argentina and the United States. He attended the Joaquín V. González Language Teachers’ School in Buenos Aires and earned his B.A. in Theatre from Washington College, where his Senior Capstone Experience involved directing Cloud Tectonics. His artistic interests explore the intersection of theatre, cultural identity, and social issues, with a particular focus on diversity, inclusion, and human connection. His debut novel, Sin Aire, is scheduled for publication in December 2026.

Short Description: An exploration of the dramaturgy, artistic vision, and creative process behind directing and producing José Rivera’s Cloud Tectonics, reflecting on its themes of love, time, and Hispanic identity.

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