José’s background includes ten years as a freelance scenic designer working in Oregon and California, forming his own scenic design company designing and building theatrical productions and special events throughout South Texas. He founded Miracle Theatre Group in 1985 with his wife, Teatro Milagro Artistic Director Dañel Malán. For Miracle, he has designed over 25 productions for the company, including most recently, Oyá: Call the Storm (2008) and Lorca in a Green Dress (2004). González holds an MFA in Theatre Arts from UCLA and a BA in Humanities with an emphasis in Philosophy and Arts History from the University of Santa Clara. He has studied in Vienna and traveled through Europe and the Middle East. In 1997, González was recognized as a Community Treasure by TACS-PGE/Enron. He has also received awards for “Outstanding Contribution to the Hispanic Community” from IMAGE of Washington County, 1992, and a Dramalogue Award for Excellence in Set Design for The Hostage, 1983. Under the pseudonym Martín Milagro, he has written five full-length plays produced by the Miracle Theatre: Maria’s Magic Christmas (1989); Un Christmas Cuento (1991); ¡Cuentos! (1992); La Canción de Libertad (1993); and Chavez (1996). He has also penned two Spanish-language screenplays: Solución Familiar and Adios Tristeza for Washington County Aging Services. González has served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in Theatre Arts and Chicano/Latino Studies departments of Portland State University, and as a Visiting Arts Administration Specialist for the United States Information Agency, 1995 & 1996, conducting workshops in arts administration and fundraising with large and small organizations in Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador.