Latino Theater Initiative / Center Theatre Group Records, 1980-2005

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Summary

Creators:
Center Theatre Group of Los Angeles and Latino Theater Initiative
Abstract:
Manuscripts, videos, administrative papers, and photographs related to the Los Angeles-based Center Theatre Group and its Latino Theater Initiative.
Extent:
30 linear feet
Language:
English , Spanish; Castilian .
Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Latino Theater Initiative / Center Theatre Group Papers 1980-2005, 41, Chicano Studies Research Center, University of California, Los Angeles.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of manuscripts, programs, videos, administrative papers, and photographs related to the Los Angeles-based Center Theatre Group and its Latino Theater Initiative.

Biographical / historical:

From 1992 to 2004 the Center Theatre Group in Los Angeles housed the Latino Theater Initiative (LTI) which was designed to provide access not only to emerging Latinx artists but also to increase its Latinx audience base by offering theatrical programming which was relevant to the Latinx community and reflected the diversity of the city of Los Angeles. One of the reasons the program was so groundbreaking was how it created a specific space for Latina/o theater within a nationally recognized institution. It also 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 Latinx people, 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. They continue to create new work, run local theater companies, and work as scholars and educators.

Acquisition information:
Gift of the Center Theatre 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 information:

Processed by Chantal Rodriguez, June-September 2006. Finding aid edited by Doug Johnson, September 2021. The finding aid was edited during the COVID-19 pandemic, so there was no access to the physical collection and some descriptions may not be accurate.

Arrangement:

The collection is organized into the following series:

This collection has been arranged in the following series:
  • Series 1: Play manuscripts
  • Series 2: Programs
  • Series 3: Photographic materials
  • Series 4: Audio materials
  • Series 5: VHS cassettes
  • Series 6: Production materials
  • Series 7: Administrative / insitutional papers
  • Series 8: Promotional material

Physical location:
COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF. Advance notice required for access. Contact the UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center Library and Archive for paging information.
Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

Restrictions:

COLLECTION STORED OFF-SITE AT SRLF: Open for research. Advance notice required for access. Contact the UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center Library for paging information.

Terms of access:

These materials are made available for use in research, teaching, and private study pursuant to U.S. Copyright Law. The user assumes full responsibility for any use of materials, including but not limited to infringement of copyright and publication rights of reproduced materials. The original authors may retain copyright to the materials.

This finding aid includes digital copies. These digital copies are for access and educational or research purposes only. Access does not constitute permission to publish or for commercial use of the materials.

Preferred citation:

[Identification of item], Latino Theater Initiative / Center Theatre Group Papers 1980-2005, 41, Chicano Studies Research Center, University of California, Los Angeles.

Location of this collection:
University of California, Los Angeles, Chicano Studies Research Center Library, 193 Haines Hall
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1544, US
Contact:
(310) 206-6052
librarian@chicano.ucla.edu
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