Director Marcela Lorca chats with the Globe’s Sonia Desai about the Globe-commissioned world premiere of Stir. Vicki and Carl Zeiger Insights Seminars provide Globe patrons with an opportunity to closely connect with productions both onstage and backstage. Artists engage patrons in an informal and illuminating presentation of ideas to enhance the theatregoing experience. Each Insights…
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My mission is to awaken people, to create visceral work that deeply moves an audience.
Marcela Lorca
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Ten Thousand Things
Ten Thousand Things Theater brings bold, high-quality performances to diverse audiences, including those with limited access to the arts. Founded by Michelle Hensley, the company is known for its inclusivity, artistic excellence, and immersive storytelling in nontraditional spaces. Under Marcela Lorca’s leadership as Artistic Director since 2018, TTT continued to thrive, navigating societal challenges while deepening its community engagement and artistic innovation. After six transformative years, Lorca stepped away to pursue freelance directing opportunities, leaving behind a legacy of collaboration and creative excellence that will continue to shape the company’s future.

Marcela Receives Zelda Fichandler Award
In 2019, Marcela Lorca received the prestigious Zelda Fichandler Award from the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society (SDC), recognizing her profound influence on regional theater. As Artistic Director of Ten Thousand Things Theater, Lorca championed a bold, inclusive approach to storytelling, bringing high-quality performances to audiences often overlooked by traditional theater. Her leadership deepened the company’s artistic vision, fostering collaboration and pushing the boundaries of how theater can connect with communities. This award, named after a trailblazing pioneer of regional theater, honors artists who redefine the cultural landscape through their work—an achievement Lorca embodied through her dedication to accessibility, artistic excellence, and transformative live performance.