Jhonnathan Velásquez
Jhonnathan Velásquez holds a Master’s degree in Theatre and Performing Arts from the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM). He is a playwright and theatre director whose work focuses on the dramaturgy of memory from a Queer perspective. His theatrical practice explores voices silenced by history, addressing issues of identity, resistance, and human rights.
He is the author of Cuerpos Desahuciados por el Olvido, a play that sheds light on the impact of the armed conflict in Colombia on the LGBTIQ+ community. Through this work, he has participated in national Queer arts gatherings and exhibitions focused on peacebuilding and reconciliation processes.
His interest in the relationship between art and health led him to write Relatos de Vihda, a play that addresses prejudice against people living with HIV. The work has served as a platform for the development of awareness-raising workshops, in collaboration with healthcare professionals, promoting primary care and equitable access to medical services.
Through his dramaturgy, Jhonnathan Velásquez has established himself as a creator committed to social transformation, using theatre as a tool for memory, reflection, and change.
