RJ Silva is a multi-faceted creative professional who has worked fruitful careers in the arts and themed entertainment industries, having produced, written, and directed for the stage, screen, and immersive experience.
HAIL MARY/MARIA Kid, short for Kindness, gets slapped with his first real crush. He relies on his three Marys for guidance: his Filipina mother Marie, the Blessed Virgin Mary, and his favorite pro wrestler Maria. And although he feels like he's blindly top-rope diving into love, will he be able to stand as a champion for himself? A coming-of-age story with the electricity of a live wrestling show, the comfort of your Filipino family, and the warmth of a budding romance, HAIL MARY/MARIA is a heartfelt adventure of finding and loving who you are. (Full-length)
NOT UNUSUAL Kyle gives up his plans at a K-pop convention to take care of his grandmother Corazon. However, she strikes a deal that could give them both their weekends back. (10 minute)
PTC (Parent Teacher Conference) A routine parent-teacher conference takes an awkward turn when Dennis walks into his daughter’s classroom with his husband Evan and sees his ex-boyfriend Jack as her teacher. In order to make their new relationship work, they’ll have to finally come to peace with their past. (10 minute)
SIMMER Kristina has always wanted to learn magic from her grandmother Arabella, but her dad Joseph forbids it. After getting caught making her first potion with Arabella by her dad, she forces both to finally tell her why magic was kept away from her - revealing an old world mentality that will need to change if they want to keep the "family business" alive. (10 minute)
Read and Inquire at New Play ExchangeRJ Silva is the newly appointed Artist Director of CIRCA Pintig, Chicago's Filipino theatre organization. For 33 years, CIRCA Pintig has been at the forefront of Filipino American theatre in Chicago, creating powerful, socially relevant productions that educate, entertain, and inspire. The company remains committed to amplifying diverse voices, developing new works, and addressing pressing social issues through the power of theatre.
CIRCA Pintig Names RJ Silva as Artistic Director Ahead of its 34th YearCIRCA Pintig launches inaugural Chicago Filipino American Theatre FestivalChicago Filipino American Theatre Festival Debuts This October With More Than 30 PlaysUPCOMING BL WEB SERIES An upcoming 6 episode web series will be written, directed and produced on The Ampliverse as its first filmed production. "A boys love (BL) romantic comedy where a food video content creator meets a restaurant cook in a mukbang meet cute."
SPRING CLEANING CABARET The Impulse Project presents their first filmed musical theatre experience. In Spring Cleaning, singers portray moments where they have had to let something go or are on the brink of new opportunities and discoveries, with songs from Anastasia, Freaky Friday, The Last Five Years, and more. Written and Directed by RJ Silva. Filmed and Edited by Ryan Clavin. Performances by Jillian Howard, Adam Reed, Jenny Arzt, Jennifer Latta, Alex Riehl, Kathryn McCulley, Kit Cleto, Russell Stephens, RJ Silva, and Blake Aburn.
BOYS LOVE BOYS LOVE Hosts Adam and RJ recap KPOP survival shows, Asian BL (boys love) dramas, and Korean dating shows in the flagship podcast of The Ampliverse.
DID YOUR READ THE GROUP CHAT? The podcast that asks the most important question of the week, "did you read the group chat?" Catch up on all things theme parks, groceries, fast food, TV, movies, pop culture, and anything else that gets shared on our chaotic group chat in this millennial podcast on The Ampliverse.
MY FATHER'S STROKE Teller RJ Silva shares how the milestone moment of his 30th birthday revealed unexpected understandings of his family dynamic. Listen on the 2nd Story Podcast.
ALONE AND YET ALIVE Euijoo felt the urge to leave his life in Seoul to run away and live alone in the mountains of Japan, where he works at a fruit sandwich store. He meets another lonely friend, a dog. At least, he thinks its a dog. Maybe its better not to be alone? A story about a fateful encounter that ties two souls together. (Chapters 1/? published) Read on AO3.
Previously a producer for Walt Disney Imagineering, managing an in-house creative services team for the Epcot theme park at Walt Disney World. Projects included new creative reimagined dining, merchandise, and attractions across all Walt Disney World properties.
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