Dramatic step for Latino theater Festival aims to develop wider audience

From: Chicago Sun-Times | Date: July 3, 2003| Author: Mary Houlihan | Copyright information

As the Latino population of Chicago and the suburbs grows, so does a theater community aimed at presenting works relevant to a Latino audience, as well as other theatergoers interested in a cross- cultural experience. Since the late '80s, this community, albeit small, has established a foothold on area stages. Companies such as Teatro Vista, Teatro Luna, Aguijon Theater and Latino Chicago have staged interesting, diverse works by an array of Latino writers.

Actor and director Henry God...