MAIJA GARCÍA

DIRECTOR | INNOVATOR | CREATIVE PRODUCER

NEWS

Maija García Named New Director of The Capri, Minneapolis MN

In 2025, García was appointed Director of the Capri Theater in North Minneapolis, ushering in a bold new era for the venue’s 100-year legacy. Her vision centers on empowering artistic innovation, entrepreneurship, and social impact through sustainable programs, partnerships, and new works development—positioning The Capri as a vital hub for creative practice and community convening.

Capri Theater, Minneapolis. Maija García, Artistic Director

Amir Hamja for The New York Times

NEW YORK TIMES ARTICLE

Jazz Island - Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater

"Alicia Graf Mack, the company’s new artistic director, characterized García as a 'force of nature.' From the moment García stepped into the Ailey studios, Mack said, 'it was very clear that she was going to bring something special that we hadn’t experienced in a long time.' For Mack, the way that García began the creative process with acting prompts and character work was a welcome return to the theater part of the Ailey name."

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Amir Hamja for The New York Times

UPCOMING WORK

Somewhere

GUTHRIE THEATER
Choreographer

Director Joseph Haj will once again collaborate with Choreographer Maija García, who previously worked with Haj on the Guthrie's acclaimed 2018 production of West Side Story. (The play shares its title with the popular song from West Side Story.)

Upcoming Work