Ep6w/Cazateatro: Bilingual Theatre Group: Memphis' Latino Community, Latin Fest 2021, Using the Arts to Share Culture, "In the Heights Movie" Thoughts

The Mid-South Bugalu Podcast

Sep 23 2021 • 52 mins

This episode features the two leaders of Cazateatro: Bilingual Theatre Group, Monica Sanchez (Co-founder of Cazateatro) and Dorimar Ferrer (Executive Director).
In our conversation, we discuss:

  • The origins and role of Cazateatro: Bilingual Theatre Group
  • What brought both Monica and Dorimar to Memphis
  • The arts and creativity and how they can be used to express cultural pride and promote togetherness
  • Latin Fest 2021 (Sept 25, 2021!!) and other upcoming events
  • Demographics of Latinos in Memphis
  • Latino/Latinx Representation
  • Thoughts about "In The Heights" movie and its colorism controversy.


I hope you enjoy the episode! Stay tuned for more! Thank you for listening!

Cazateatro's website:  https://cazateatro.org/

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