ELAC's Celebration of Theatre of the Sphere: The Vibrant One in May 2023
East Los Angeles College (ELAC) is proud to celebrate and commemorate the historical and contemporary experiences of Chicana(o)s in the United States. This LibGuide takes a closer look at the artistic contributions, particularly the theatrical work of Filmmaker-Playwright, Founder and Artistic Director of El Teatro Campesino (The Farmworkers's Theater), Luis Valdez. His involvement with Cesar Chavez, the UFW and the early Chicano Movement left an indelible mark that remains embodied in all his work.
The ELAC Townhall conversation celebrates the 2021 publication of "Theatre of the Sphere: The Vibrant Being" with the esteemed American Theater giant and author, Luis Valdez (El Teatro Campesino, Zoot Suit, La Bamba) in conversation with Theater Scholar, Dr. Jorge Huerta. ELAC Theater Faculty, Cristina Frías, will moderate this conversation.
Join us for a pre-event reception, from 11:00 a.m-12:00 p.m in the S2 Quad. We will have food, drinks, and music.
Register and join the Town Hall on Thursday, May 4th at 12:00PM-1:30PM in the S2 Recital Hall
ELAC encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. For disability accommodation requests for these events, please contact the Office of Professional Development at professionaldevelopment@elac.edu.
This Is Us! - Luis Valdez (2009)
Zoot Suit Riots (2002)
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ELAC Chicano Studies Stacks
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ELAC Chicano Studies Stacks
Interested in taking Chicano Theater at ELAC?
Theater 121 is an introductory and inter-disciplinary study of Chicano Theater. Students will explore the works of the historic El Teatro Campesino and the myriad of theatrical voices that emerged from the Chicano Movement of the 1960’s and 1970’s. Students investigate popular Chicano performance styles and methodologies through group research and collaboration.
Jamie and Nery are our Spring 2023 Library Interns. Jamie will receive her Masters in Library and Information Science from San Jose State University in spring 2027 and Nery will receive her Masters in Library and Information Science from San Jose State University in spring 2023.
