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EXTENDED THROUGH JUNE 30: ConFest Hawaii Virtual Showcase
Ariel Estrada Ariel Estrada

EXTENDED THROUGH JUNE 30: ConFest Hawaii Virtual Showcase

The Consortium of Asian American Theaters & Artists (CAATA) announced today that streaming for its National Asian American Theater Festival & Conference (ConFest) Virtual Showcase has been extended through June 30, 2022. REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING! Existing CAATA members are eligible to register for the Showcase at no additional cost. Non-members […]

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Feb 28: Benefit Reading of HOLD THESE TRUTHS in Support of CAATA
Ariel Estrada Ariel Estrada

Feb 28: Benefit Reading of HOLD THESE TRUTHS in Support of CAATA

On Monday, February 28, 2022 at 6PM PST/9PM EST, CAATA Member Theater East West Players, Pasadena Playhouse, and Boston Court Pasadena will present special benefit reading in support of CAATA, and starring six of the wonderful actors who have given tour-de-force solo performances as Gordon in HTT productions across the country and around the world, […]

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CAATA Named Recipient of NEA American Rescue Plan Grant
Ariel Estrada Ariel Estrada

CAATA Named Recipient of NEA American Rescue Plan Grant

On Thursday, January 27, the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced it has recommended American Rescue Plan (ARP) awards totaling $57,750,000 to 567 arts organizations to help the arts and cultural sector recover from the pandemic. The organizations may use this funding to save jobs, and to fund operations and facilities, health and safety […]

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Nov 19-20: Theatrical Intimacy Education-Best Practices Workshop
Ariel Estrada Ariel Estrada

Nov 19-20: Theatrical Intimacy Education-Best Practices Workshop

Consortium of Asian American Theaters and Artists Presents Theatrical Intimacy Education’s INTIMACY BEST PRACTICES Ethical. Efficient. Effective. A workshop on best practices for intimacy choreography on stage. FREE for CAATA members. This is an AAPI-affinity space. Non-member theatre artists of AAPI descent may apply for waived tuition by emailing ariel@caata.net, requesting a waiver. The workshop […]

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ConFest Hawaii 2022 Updates
Ariel Estrada Ariel Estrada

ConFest Hawaii 2022 Updates

ConFest Hawaii 2022 to be presented as a hybrid convening with both a virtual presentation series and a limited, invitation-only, in-person gathering in Honolulu. The 7th National Asian American Theater Festival & Conference (ConFest): Kuʻu ʻĀina, Kuʻu Piko, Kuʻu Kahua is now a mere nine months away; mahalo for your continued patience in receiving updates! […]

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Impact of COVID-19 on BIPOC Theatre Practitioners and Theatres
Ariel Estrada Ariel Estrada

Impact of COVID-19 on BIPOC Theatre Practitioners and Theatres

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: bipocbitoc@gmail.com (September 22, 2021) — Today, National BIPOC/BITOC Coalition/Commons, housed at the Consortium of Asian American Theaters and Artists (CAATA), announces the release of survey research on the Impact of COVID-19 Closures on Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Theatre Practitioners (BIPOC) and Black, Indigenous Theatres of Color (BITOC). […]

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