Writer and performer Roxana Ortega first developed Am I Roxie? with her artistic family, Ammunition Theatre Company, as part of its 2023 AMMO Writers’ Lab.

Founded in 2014, Ammunition Theatre Company (AMMO) was born of a desire to explore the meaning of identity in an ever-changing America, accelerate representation in the arts, and shift mainstream storytelling toward diverse perspectives. To achieve this, AMMO has been producing plays and readings for over a decade, receiving critical praise and nominations for Ovation, Stage Raw, and LA Drama Critics Awards. Diverse by design from the beginning, AMMO is a collective of artists and activists who not only create theater but also partner with philanthropic organizations to bring it to under-served communities. AMMO's focus is on developing new works by underrepresented artists—sparking culturally relevant conversations and actions to support and foster healthier relationships and communities.