The story
Founded by Gloria Miguel, Lisa Mayo and Muriel Miguel in 1976.1
Private company
Spiderwoman Theater
Logo: spiderwomantheater.org3
NYC-based indigenous women's theater troupe
Spiderwoman Theater is an Indigenous women's performance troupe that blends traditional art forms with Western theater. Named after Spider Grandmother from Hopi mythology, it is the longest running Indigenous theatre company in the United States.2 It was founded by Muriel Miguel, Gloria Miguel and Lisa Mayo.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1976Founded1
- Industrycreative industries1
- Websitewww.spiderwomantheater.org
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Spiderwoman Theater is an Indigenous women's performance troupe that blends traditional art forms with Western theater. Named after Spider Grandmother from Hopi mythology, it is the longest running Indigenous theatre company in the United States.2
Leadership
Who has led Spiderwoman Theater, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderGloria Miguel1
- FounderLisa Mayo1
- FounderMuriel Miguel1
Timeline
- 1976Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitewww.spiderwomantheater.org1
- WikipediaSpiderwoman Theater
- WikidataQ20858358
Sources
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- 1WikidataSpiderwoman Theater on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaSpiderwoman Theater on Wikipedia
- 3Company websiteSpiderwoman Theater logo