Eric Aviles is an actor, writer, teaching artist and activist based in NYC.
A veteran actor he’s performed nationally at El Teatro Campesino, Steppenwolf, Goodman, Teatro Vista, The Magic, and INTAR. Many roles he’s portrayed examine the Latino experience in the United States.
Notable performance include the production of Borderlands Theatre Maria Circular Dance at the first National Latino Theatre Festival “Encuentro” in Los Angeles, the world premiere of Oedipus El Rey by Luis Alfaro at the Magic Theatre. Eric wrote and performed In the Beginning, a spoken word performance on the uprising of the Tainos of Puerto Rico with accompanying music by 7-time Grammy nominee John Santos. He’s in the first produce film about Puerto Ricans in Chicago called Chicago Boricua. Eric performed in Placas written by Paul Flores starring Ric Salinas of Culture Clash, touring California bringing a message of redemption and healing for those affected by gangs. Eric is the winner of the 2018 NY Innovative Theater Award for "Outstanding Original Full Length Script" and nominee for "Outstanding Solo Performance" for his solo play Where You From? What You Be About?
He has over 15 years teaching artist experience working with youth and adults in schools, community centers, and prisons. Eric is a practitioner of the Healing Arts. He infuses meditation, yoga, and other rituals to create a brave space for ensemble work. He’s co-creator of Liberation Arts Collective’s New Moon Series, a monthly healing arts workshop provided for artists, activists, and educators in New York City.
His goal is to combine his extensive experience as a performer and writer with activism and community healing.
Eric is a Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Creative Engagement and Puffin Foundation recipient.
A veteran actor he’s performed nationally at El Teatro Campesino, Steppenwolf, Goodman, Teatro Vista, The Magic, and INTAR. Many roles he’s portrayed examine the Latino experience in the United States.
Notable performance include the production of Borderlands Theatre Maria Circular Dance at the first National Latino Theatre Festival “Encuentro” in Los Angeles, the world premiere of Oedipus El Rey by Luis Alfaro at the Magic Theatre. Eric wrote and performed In the Beginning, a spoken word performance on the uprising of the Tainos of Puerto Rico with accompanying music by 7-time Grammy nominee John Santos. He’s in the first produce film about Puerto Ricans in Chicago called Chicago Boricua. Eric performed in Placas written by Paul Flores starring Ric Salinas of Culture Clash, touring California bringing a message of redemption and healing for those affected by gangs. Eric is the winner of the 2018 NY Innovative Theater Award for "Outstanding Original Full Length Script" and nominee for "Outstanding Solo Performance" for his solo play Where You From? What You Be About?
He has over 15 years teaching artist experience working with youth and adults in schools, community centers, and prisons. Eric is a practitioner of the Healing Arts. He infuses meditation, yoga, and other rituals to create a brave space for ensemble work. He’s co-creator of Liberation Arts Collective’s New Moon Series, a monthly healing arts workshop provided for artists, activists, and educators in New York City.
His goal is to combine his extensive experience as a performer and writer with activism and community healing.
Eric is a Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Creative Engagement and Puffin Foundation recipient.
