Parents & Caretakers Storytelling and Performance

Schedule

Sat Jul 24 2021 at 09:00 am to Sat Sep 25 2021 at 12:30 pm

Location

Casa 0101 | Los Angeles, CA

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Class will take place every Saturday from July 24th to September 25th, 2021 (Enroll by July 20th, 2021).
About this Event

This program will explore personal stories through writing exercises and weekly prompts. Participants will also begin to develop a performance of their own pieces or work scripted by others. Class will culminate in a planned performance in front of invited guests, during the weekend of September 24-26, or afterward. Final date of performance to be determined. Bring a notebook and writing utensil to all classes.

Ages: 18 and over

Instructors: Maria Martinez, Lorena Ortega

Prerequisites: No prior acting or writing experience is necessary.

Cost: $10 suggested donation (no one is turned away for lack of funds)

MEET THE INSTRUCTORS

Maria G. Martinez is a Board Member and active supporter of CASA0101. She has participated in CASA as a co-producer, writer, director, and actor with the Chicana, Cholas y Chisme’s Play Festival. Maria also collaborates with: TeAda Productions, and Frida Kahlo Theater. As a playwright she staged “Breakfast With My Mother” at CASA 0101, and at Miles Theater. Her updated version of “For My Cause Your Spirit Will Speak” has been Presented at CASA 0101 and at Los Angeles Woman Theater Festival. Maria has a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Administration from California State University at L.A. and a certificate in Engineering and Construction Management from UCLA. Maria retired from the City of Los Angeles in the Community Development Department where she held the position of Director of the Neighborhood Development Division. Maria joined the CASA0101 Board of Directors in May 2014.

Lorena M. Ortega was born in Santa Ana, CA — originally known as Acjachemen territory. Lorena has participated at CASA 0101 Theater as a co-producer, writer, and director with Chicanas, Cholas, Y Chisme's New Works Festival. She and her family are strong supporters of intimate theater and have been participants of the youth and family classes at CASA 0101 Theater for several years. She moved into the role of volunteer educator for the Parent and Caretaker Storytelling class, alongside her mentor, Maria G. Martinez, when CASA 0101 moved its classes to online programming. When she isn't writing or directing, she is an Education Coordinator for tribal youth in Southern California. Education: California State University, Long Beach--BA in Chicano and Latino Studies and English Education, MA in Education: Social and Cultural Analysis of Education. www.burntowrite.com.

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Casa 0101, 2102 East 1st Street, Los Angeles, United States

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