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Latino Theatre Initiative / Center Theatre Group Papers 1980-2005 http://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/kt2c6031kp No online items Finding Aid for the Latino Theatre Initiative / Center Theatre Group Papers 1980-2005 1980-2005 Processed by CSRC. Chicano Studies Research Center, UCLA UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center Library 144 Haines Hall Box 951544 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1544 Phone: (310) 206-6052 Fax: (310) 206-1784 URL: http://www.chicano.ucla.edu/ ©2010 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved. Finding Aid for the Latino Theatre 41 1 Initiative / Center Theatre Group Papers 1980-2005 1980-2005 Descriptive Summary Title: Latino Theatre Initiative / Center Theatre Group Papers 1980-2005, Date (inclusive): 1980-2005 Collection number: 41 Creator: Center Theater Group, Latino Theater Initiative 1970- Extent: 30 linear feet Repository: University of California, Los Angeles. Library. Chicano Studies Research Center, UCLA Los Angeles, California 90095-1490 Abstract: Manuscripts, videos, administrative papers, photographs related to the Los Angels based Center Theater Group and its Latino Theater Initiative Physical location: Collection stored at the SRLF Language of Material: Collection materials in English , Spanish Access Access is available by appointment for UCLA student and faculty researchers as well as independent researchers. To view the collection or any part of it, please contact the CSRC at http://www.chicano.ucla.edu/ Publication Rights For students and faculty researchers of UCLA, all others by permission only. Copyright has not been assigned to the Chicano Studies Research Center. All requests for permission to publish or quote from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Archivist and/or the Librarian at the Chicano Studies Research Center Library. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained. Preferred Citation [Identification of item], Latino Theatre Initiative / Center Theatre Group Papers 1980-2005, 41, Chicano Studies Research Center, UCLA, University of California, Los Angeles. Acquisition Information Gift of the Center Theater Group made to the UCLA CSRC on July 26, 2005. Deed on file at the Chicano Studies Research Center Archive office, rm. 180 Haines Hall, UCLA. Processing History Processed by CSRC, June - September 2006 Collection processed by Chantal Rodriguez Historical Note From 1992 to 2004 Center Theater Group's Mark Taper Forum in Los Angels housed the Latino Theater Initiative (LTI) which was designed to provide access not only to emerging Latino artists but also to increase its Latina/o audience base by offering theatrical programming which was relevant to the Latina/o community and reflected the diversity of the city of Los Angeles. One of the reasons why this program was so groundbreaking was that it created a specific space for Latina/o theater within a nationally recognized institution and helped to broaden the definition of American theater, as described in its mission statement, "By creating art works that are culturally based, the Latino Theater Initiative contributes to a broader definition of American identity while creating works and a new audience for the American Theater." Not only did the Initiative create an environment of artistic possibilities for Latinos/as but through special events, workshops and off-site events worked to integrate the theater into the lives of its community members. Although the program was ultimately cut by newly appointed Artistic Director Michael Richie in 2004, its influence can still be felt throughout the Los Angeles theater community and beyond. Many of the artists who were fostered within the Initiative are now sprinkled throughout Los Angeles and beyond, and continue to create new work, run local theater companies, and work as scholars and educators. Scope and Content Manuscripts, videos, administrative papers, photographs related to the Los Angels based Center Theater Group and its Latino Theater Initiative. From 1980 to approximately 2005 The collection is organized into the following series: Series 1. Manuscripts Series 2. Programs Series 3. Photographic Materials Series 4. Audio Materials Finding Aid for the Latino Theatre 41 2 Initiative / Center Theatre Group Papers 1980-2005 1980-2005 Series 5. Video materials Series 6. Clippings / Press materials Series 7. Administrative / Institutional Papers Series 8. Promotional material Related Material The Diane Rodriguez Papers Indexing Terms The following terms have been used to index the description of this collection in the library's online public access catalog. Subjects Mark Taper Forum Jose Luis Valenzuela American Indian Dance Theater California Cultural and Historical Endowment Culture Clash La Virgen de Guadalupe, Dios Inantzin Latino Theater Lab Plaza de la Raza Series 1. Manuscripts Box 1, Folder 1 Latino Theater Initiative Center Theater Group Papers n.d. Physical Description: Papers Scope and Content Note Manuscripts 75p t.ms. Blade to the Heat By Mayer, Oliver Box 1, Folder 2 Latino Theater Initiative Center Theater Group Papers 26 August 1998 Physical Description: Papers Scope and Content Note Manuscripts 110p t.ms. Joy of the Desolate By Mayer, Oliver Box 1, Folder 3 Latino Theater Initiative Center Theater Group Papers 1997 Physical Description: Papers Scope and Content Note Manuscripts 67p t.ms. The Mexican Mermaid By Ramirez, Alfonso Finding Aid for the Latino Theatre 41 3 Initiative / Center Theatre Group Papers 1980-2005 1980-2005 Series 1.Manuscripts Box 1, Folder 4 Latino Theater Initiative Center Theater Group Papers March 1997 Physical Description: Papers Scope and Content Note Manuscripts 96p t.ms., (incl. 2 copies of script) A Southern Christmas By Reyes, Guillermo Box 1, Folder 5 Latino Theater Initiative Center Theater Group Papers 9 July 1997 Physical Description: Papers Scope and Content Note Manuscripts 13p t.ms. ART-OCRACY:Democracy's multi-media, interactive trip to the movies (4th draft) By Molina, Armando Box 1, Folder 6 Latino Theater Initiative Center Theater Group Papers September 1990 Physical Description: Papers Scope and Content Note Manuscripts 39p t.ms. Argentine Dialogue (Evita and Victoria) By Ottino, Monica Adapted and translated to English by Raul Moncada Box 1, Folder 7 Latino Theater Initiative Center Theater Group Papers n.d. Physical Description: Papers Scope and Content Note Manuscripts 104p t.ms. Crisis in Chulandia: A comedy in three acts By Montes, Regino Box 1, Folder 8 Latino Theater Initiative Center Theater Group Papers 1998 Physical Description: Papers Scope and Content Note Manuscripts 117p t.ms. Mother Lolita By Reyes, Guillermo Box 1, Folder 9 Latino Theater Initiative Center Theater Group Papers 1998 Physical Description: Papers Scope and Content Note Manuscripts 92p t.ms. La Virgen: a drama in two acts By Amador, Augusto Federico Finding Aid for the Latino Theatre 41 4 Initiative / Center Theatre Group Papers 1980-2005 1980-2005 Series 1.Manuscripts Box 1, Folder 10 Latino Theater Initiative Center Theater Group Papers 17 April 1999 Physical Description: Papers Scope and Content Note Manuscripts 33p t.ms. Beautiful (working draft #1) By Garcia, Leo Box 1, Folder 11 Latino Theater Initiative Center Theater Group Papers 1998 Physical Description: Papers Scope and Content Note Manuscripts 82p t.ms. The Tragedy of King Dick By Baxt, Josh Box 2, Folder 1 Latino Theater Initiative Center Theater Group Papers June 1999 Physical Description: Papers Scope and Content Note Manuscripts 74p t.ms. Stations of Desire: Saints, Sinners, and In-Between By Neena Beber, Cusi Cram, Jorge Cortinas, Heather Dundas, Julie Hebert, Julie Jensen, Ruth Margraff, Rachelle Minkoff, Anne Garcia Romero, Kate Snodgrass, Caridad Svich, Candido Tirado, Elizabeth Wong Box 2, Folder 2 Latino Theater Initiative Center Theater Group Papers 1998 Physical Description: Papers Scope and Content Note Manuscripts 130p t.ms. Fireflies: An Original Play in Two Acts By Lopez, Eduardo Ivan Box 2, Folder 3 Latino Theater Initiative Center Theater Group Papers Physical Description: Papers Scope and Content Note Manuscripts 50p t.ms. Legacy of the Hitman By Encinas, James Box 2, Folder 4 Latino Theater Initiative Center Theater Group Papers 1996 Physical Description: Papers Scope and Content Note Manuscripts 11p, t.ms Tuxedo Falls By Dolly Freund Finding Aid for the Latino Theatre 41 5 Initiative / Center Theatre Group Papers 1980-2005 1980-2005 Series 1.Manuscripts Box 2, Folder 5 Latino Theater Initiative Center Theater Group Papers 28 March 1996 Physical Description: Papers Scope and Content Note Manuscripts 51p t.ms. A One Woman Show By May, Lenora Box 2, Folder 6 Latino Theater Initiative Center Theater Group Papers Physical Description: Papers Scope and Content Note Manuscripts 36p t.ms. Glass House By Unis, Danielle Box 2, Folder 7 Latino Theater Initiative Center Theater Group Papers Physical Description: Papers Scope and Content Note Manuscripts 3p, t.ms Black Sunday (incl. pencil illustration) By Montelle, Cheryl Box 2, Folder 8 Latino Theater Initiative Center Theater Group Papers Physical Description: Papers Scope and Content Note Manuscripts 15p t.ms. Rock Child By Montelle, Cheryl Box 2, Folder 9 Latino Theater Initiative Center Theater Group Papers Physical Description: Papers Scope and Content Note Manuscripts 17p, t.ms (incl. pencil illustration, a.l.s and list of addresses) What Color is Your Rainbow? By Hayes
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