Marcelino Quiñonez
Marcelino Quiñonez | |
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Member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 27th district | |
Assumed office December 16, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Diego Rodriguez |
Personal details | |
Born | Durango, Mexico |
Political party | Democratic |
Education | Arizona State University (BA, MFA) |
Marcelino Quiñonez is an American politician, playwright, and activist serving as a member of the Arizona House of Representatives from the 27th district. He assume office on December 16, 2021.
Early life and education[]
Quiñonez was born in Durango, Mexico and raised in San Jose, Arizona.[1] After graduating from South Mountain High School, he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and Master of Fine Arts in theatre from Arizona State University During his education, he studied under Marshall W. Mason.[2]
Career[]
Quiñonez has worked as a drama teacher at the Arizona School for the Arts and served on the governing board of the Roosevelt Elementary School District. In 2020, Quiñonez authored Dear Senator, a play starring former Attorney General Grant Woods.[3] He also wrote and starred as Che Guevara in El Che.[4] In December 2021, Quiñonez was appointed to the Arizona House of Representatives by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors, succeeding Diego Rodriguez.[5][6]
References[]
- ^ Pela, Robrt L. "Marcelino Quiñonez to Debut Che Guevara Play at Phoenix Center for the Arts". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved 2022-01-11.
- ^ Stern, Ray. "Playwright-activist Marcelino Quiñonez picked to fill last empty seat in Arizona Legislature". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2022-01-11.
- ^ Lengel, Kerry. "Grant Woods becomes senator — in stage play, that is". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2022-01-11.
- ^ Lengel, Kerry. "'El Che': You bought the T-shirt, now see the play". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2022-01-11.
- ^ "Marcelino Quiñonez". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2022-01-11.
- ^ "Maricopa Board of Supervisors fills Arizona House vacancy". AP NEWS. 2021-12-16. Retrieved 2022-01-11.
- Living people
- People from Durango
- Graham County, Arizona
- People from Phoenix, Arizona
- Politicians from Phoenix, Arizona
- Arizona State University alumni
- Arizona Democrats
- Members of the Arizona House of Representatives