Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble

Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble MISSION: To support the work and enrich the lives of Latinas in the visual and performing arts. Conce

ABOUT:
Witness the milagro of the award winning Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble. Thirteen years in, we are still the only Latina theater 501(c)3 non-profit organization behind the 'Orange Curtain.' Based in Downtown Santa Ana - the corazón of the county - Breath of Fire was founded to support the work and enrich the lives of Latinas in the visual and performing arts by creating opportunitie

s and leadership roles in traditional arts communities. OC Weekly calls the ensemble “a theater that cares [about] its surrounding community…producing vitally relevant and topical work.”

VISION:
Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble creates opportunities and leadership roles for Latinas in the performing arts. We aim to produce work that reflects impacts and empowers the Latina/o community. We believe in the transformative power of theater and aim to raise awareness of critical issues in the community, entertain and challenge, foster cross-cultural understanding and be a catalyst for personal healing and social justice. CORE VALUES:
* A Platform for Untold/Undertold Stories
* Creating and Fostering Leadership Opportunities for Latinas in the Performing Arts
* Commitment to Community Outreach in Our Community
* Personal Healing and Social Justice

DIRTY DRAFT SUNDAYS is returning with Angela Apodaca! Join us March 9th from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. This series meets In P...
02/23/2025

DIRTY DRAFT SUNDAYS is returning with Angela Apodaca! Join us March 9th from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. This series meets In Person. More info and RSVP: https://wix.to/UBNfZgG

Everyone has a story worth telling! Join us at SIN BARRERAS/ No Barriers - A Free Virtual Playwriting Forum with Melanie...
02/22/2025

Everyone has a story worth telling! Join us at SIN BARRERAS/ No Barriers - A Free Virtual Playwriting Forum with Melanie Queponds. Starts Sat, March 8th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. This series meets online. More info and RSVP: https://wix.to/7ZPn7uh

Breath of Fire Opens its Season! Join us at OUR STORIES FOR THE STAGE with Diana Burbano. Starts Wednesday February 26th...
02/22/2025

Breath of Fire Opens its Season! Join us at OUR STORIES FOR THE STAGE with Diana Burbano. Starts Wednesday February 26th from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. This workshop series meets online. More info and RSVP here: https://wix.to/boihTRV

Congratulations Diana Burbano 💋🎉🎭✊🏽🩷
02/21/2025

Congratulations Diana Burbano 💋🎉🎭✊🏽🩷

Previews begin this Sunday for Sapience, written by Diana Burbano, running February 23-March 23 right here at Artists Rep! 🦧💕

02/21/2025

In 2025, the Rising Leaders of Color program will form a cohort of three exceptionally talented early-career journalists and critics of color who are committed to uplifting the stories of BIPOC and Black theatres, Indigenous theatres and all other Theatres of Color (BITOC); upholding equitable pract...

02/17/2025
🌟 Huge shoutout to Sticker Compa  for supporting Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble’s Toast to Amor y Amistad! 💖🎭 Yo...
02/14/2025

🌟 Huge shoutout to Sticker Compa for supporting Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble’s Toast to Amor y Amistad! 💖🎭

Your generosity helps us continue uplifting Latina storytellers and artists in our community.

Join us February 22, 2025, from 4-7 p.m. at Alta Baja Market for an evening of love, friendship, and art that speaks to the times we live in and check out at their new space

Can’t make it? You can still support by donating!
Gracias, Sticker Compa, for always coming through! 🎨🔥

Due by: Monday, February 24 at 12 noon PST.Individuals may apply only once for up to $10,000. Funds are unrestricted and...
02/10/2025

Due by: Monday, February 24 at 12 noon PST.
Individuals may apply only once for up to $10,000. Funds are unrestricted and can be used in any way that alleviates financial hardship. Moreover, as a federally qualified disaster under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, financial support is not counted as taxable income. We encourage artists and arts workers who are of low incomes, of historically underserved populations, and those with disabilities to apply.

For information on other funding, support and networking resources available for individual artists, go to the RESOURCE DIRECTORY.

Founding Artistic Director, Sara Guerrero, “OC Theater ExtraordinaríaOr: Random Cool People I Know” talks with fellow S...
02/08/2025

Founding Artistic Director, Sara Guerrero, “OC Theater Extraordinaría
Or: Random Cool People I Know” talks with fellow Santanero, journalist and friend Gustavo Arellano. Thank you and thank you for plugging our Amor y Amistad fundraiser 🩷🩷🩷🩷 Enjoy, friends! And, keep hope alive ✊🏽🎉🎭🩷😘

✨ A huge THANK YOU to Chapter ONE: The Modern Local for being a proud supporter of our fundraiser, "A Toast to Amor y Am...
02/05/2025

✨ A huge THANK YOU to Chapter ONE: The Modern Local for being a proud supporter of our fundraiser, "A Toast to Amor y Amistad" on February 22nd at Alta Baja Market! 🥂❤️
We invite everyone to join us from 4-7 p.m. for an unforgettable evening celebrating love, friendship, and the power of storytelling. 💃 This special event will help us continue inspiring future generations of local Latina storytellers and artists. 🌟

Mark your calendars, bring your friends, and let’s toast to Amor y Amistad together! 🎭🌹

A heartfelt THANK YOU to Alta Baja Market,  our hosting sponsor, for supporting "A Toast to Amor y Amistad" on February ...
01/27/2025

A heartfelt THANK YOU to Alta Baja Market, our hosting sponsor, for supporting "A Toast to Amor y Amistad" on February 22nd! 🥂💖
Join us at Alta Baja Market from 4-7 p.m. for an evening filled with love, friendship, and celebration! 🎭✨ LINK in profile🔗 for RSVP

This fundraiser will help us continue empowering future generations of Latina storytellers and artists. 🌹
We are so grateful to Alta Baja Market for opening their doors and hearts to our mission. Let’s make it a night to remember! ❤️

We will post resources in our story.Our hearts are with the communities impacted by the devastating fires in Los Angeles...
01/17/2025

We will post resources in our story.

Our hearts are with the communities impacted by the devastating fires in Los Angeles. These disasters remind us of the urgent need to protect our environment and support those most vulnerable in times of crisis. As storytellers and advocates for justice, we remain committed to uplifting the voices of those affected and fostering resilience through the power of community and art. Together, we can navigate these challenging times with compassion and strength.

Join BREATH OF FIRE LATINA THEATER ENSEMBLE FOR A TOAST TO AMOR Y AMISTAD
01/16/2025

Join BREATH OF FIRE LATINA THEATER ENSEMBLE FOR A TOAST TO AMOR Y AMISTAD

A TOAST TO AMOR Y AMISTAD

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ABOUT: Witness the milagro of the award winning Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble. Fifteen years in, we are still the only Latina theater 501(c)3 non-profit organization behind the 'Orange Curtain.' Based in Downtown Santa Ana - the corazón of the county - Breath of Fire was founded to support the work and enrich the lives of Latinas in the visual and performing arts by creating opportunities and leadership roles in traditional arts communities. OC Weekly calls the ensemble “a theater that cares [about] its surrounding community…producing vitally relevant and topical work.” VISION: Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble creates opportunities and leadership roles for Latinas in the performing arts. We aim to produce work that reflects impacts and empowers the Latinx community. We believe in the transformative power of theater and aim to raise awareness of critical issues in the community, entertain and challenge, foster cross-cultural understanding and be a catalyst for personal healing and social justice. CORE VALUES: * A Platform for Untold/Undertold Stories * Creating and Fostering Leadership Opportunities for Latinas in the Performing Arts * Commitment to Community Outreach in Our Community * Personal Healing and Social Justice