Director.
Designer.
Creative Leader.

I tell stories on stage, in song, and through design.
Whether directing a show, leading a choir, or creating visuals, I bring heart and collaboration to every project.

With Bated
Breath

Staged Reading
Written by Mark-Eugene Garcia
Directed by Rodrigo E Bolaños
October 5 @ 4pm
October 12 @ 4pm
Under St Marks Theater


Absolute Joy

Holiday Concert by
Empire City Men's Chorus
December 5 @ 7pm
December 6 @ 7pm
Church of the Holy Apostles
296 9th Ave, New York, NY 10001


Gun
Mass

Holiday Concert by
Empire City Men's Chorus
March 14, 2026
March 15, 2026
Church of the Holy Apostles
296 9th Ave, New York, NY 10001


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Rodrigo Bolaños is a director and designer originally from El Salvador and based in New York City since 2006.He studied Architecture and Theatre Studies at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and has directed a wide range of productions from emerging works to festival premieres.A member of the Empire City Men’s Chorus, Rodrigo's background in choral performance—which began in his childhood church choir—continues to influence his approach to theatrical rhythm and ensemble work.His directing credits include Treasures and That’s What Friends Are For (The Secret Theatre), Unmissed Connections and The Holy Cows of Credence, South Dakota (Planet Connections Theatre Festival), Eight Tales of Pedro (The Secret Theatre, Queens Theatre), A Figment of Manifestation (Samuel French Off Off Broadway Festival), and Goat Blood (The Days of the Dead Festival).


Goat Blood

Written by Mark-Eugene Garcia
Directed by Rodrigo E Bolaños
Under St Marks Theater
2024

RODRIGO E BOLAÑOS