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Congratulations to everyone’s contribution and w

Congratulations to everyone’s contribution and work on Evolution of a Sonero and a special shout out to @flaconavaja and @darwinthepianist on their Jeff Nomination! BRAVO!

Before we slow down and reflect for the year, we w

Before we slow down and reflect for the year, we wanted to say how grateful we are to all the friends and family that lift us up. THANK YOU and HAPPY HOLIDAYS from your Urbantheater Family.

Looking Back 💫 . 2016 - Closing performance of

Looking Back 💫
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2016 - Closing performance of LOLITA DE LARES by Migdalia Cruz, directed by Marcela Muńoz.

Mi Gente, we regret to tell you that due to unfore

Mi Gente, we regret to tell you that due to unforeseen circumstances this Sunday's event has been canceled. Anyone who bought a ticket to the event will be fully refunded. We're sad about it, but there'll will be more opportunities to gather and dance together in 2023 STAY TUNED!

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Can always count on Tonio (@strongonius) ! Mr. Fix

Can always count on Tonio (@strongonius) ! Mr. Fix it is now Mr. Save it! 😅

Salsa + House Music?! . The Party Continues Sun.

UTC is so proud of our sister and fellow Chi Nativ

UTC is so proud of our sister and fellow Chi Native @gwenlaroka on her @hbomax comedy special that airs TONIGHT! Thanks @funnyaida for believing in her the way we do!

We are very excited to have @lavueltaensemble and

We are incredibly happy and proud of Miranda González (@that_ad_life)!!! This recognition is well-deserved and long overdue! ¡Felicidades on your @3artschicago Award!
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Posted @withrepost • @that_ad_life Being in this industry takes commitment, bravery, generosity, and most of all audacity. I want to openly dedicate this award to Myrna Salazar, who was the first person to nominate me 5 years ago. “You’ve been doing this for such a long time and I just want to see you acknowledged.” When @3artschicago called to tell me, I cried. Not for the reasons one would think. You see had such a hard year. So many things had shifted and I had been in a state of grief and depression. I submitted this grant at 4am after a 16 hour work day, in a Los Angeles hotel room. 23 years of moving past racial barriers, 23 years of advocacy, 17 years of juggling motherhood in an industry that praises individualism, urgency, and sacrifice. I stayed in it because I believe in arts ability to reflect, impact, and transform society and I also believe the ”industry” needs to be disrupted. We are taught such a narrow perspective on what it means to make great art.
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This award means a lot to me. Not for reasons most would think. I will continue to challenge this elitist theater system, I will continue to challenge the theaterical cannon. I will continue to stand in solidarity with BIPOC founded by led by and for organizations. I will continue to unsubscribe to white supremacy culture characteristics even when the majority wants to lean in. I will continue to stand even if I’m standing alone. I will continue to challenge boards and funding practices that favor hierarchical structure. I was honest with my intent in that application and I didn’t shy away from who I was or what systems I’m ready to break down so we can do better. So yeah, this award means a fucking lot to me and I’m so fucking proud of myself for never waivering on my stand and not letting my past dictate how big or small I make myself to fit into someone else’s view of me. Here’s to all of us and there is more to come!
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Closing Performance of Evolution of a Sonero and w

Closing Performance of Evolution of a Sonero and we couldn’t be anymore proud of our entire team! Thank YOU, Razor Blades! Y’all are absolutely amazing!!

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