DREAMing Out Loud

Co-Presented By Mayors Office of Media and Entertainment and Mexican Studies Institute at CUNY.

This is a free event, but registration is required.

From Venezuela to Albania, Nigeria to Bangladesh, Costa Rica to Slovakia, and beyond, our DREAMers will share stories of journeys toward hope, healing, and joy from around the world. They come together as students from DREAMing Out Loud, PEN America’s series of tuition-free writing workshops for emerging migrant writers in the U.S., founded by the award-winning Mexican novelist Álvaro Enrigue in 2016. Join us to celebrate our newest generation of DREAMers as they give voice to new writing inspired by this extraordinary year. DREAMing Out Loud is supported by Karen Pritzker, RJ Julia Booksellers, Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, CUNY Mexican Studies Institute, New York Theater Workshop, National Queer Theater, and Drama Book Shop.

The 2024 PEN World Voices Festival, the 20th anniversary of the festival, will be a celebration of world literature and free expression. Over four days, over 100 writers from nearly 30 countries will be featured in engaging talks, panels, readings, and performances in New York City and greater Los Angeles.

Visit for more information about the entire festival, as well as PEN America.

La MaMa is an ADA compliant venue. The venue space is located on the second and third floor of the building with elevator access to both levels.

ASL interpretation is available for this event by request only. Please reach out to our Box Office team at [email protected] by April 21st to request.

Please ask a Box Office Attendant or festival representative upon arrival for directions to accessible seating if preferred.

For further information on accessibility in this space, or to make a request, please contact [email protected]

While not required, per public health official guidelines, the World Voices Festival recommends being fully vaccinated, and wearing masks in all public indoor settings as a precaution against the spread of Covid-19, as well as around crowds.

If you are feeling unwell, please do not come to the event. Reach out to [email protected] for assistance if you have already purchased a ticket.

We thank you for ensuring our speakers, guests and venue workers feel safe and comfortable at all World Voices Festival events. If you have questions or concerns please contact [email protected]

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

La MaMa Club & Community Arts Space, 74 East 4th Street, New York, United States