COYUNTURA – A National Latinx Theatre Gathering

The Canadian Latinx Theatre Artist Coalition (CALTAC) is thrilled to announce its third Coyuntura, a National Canadian Latinx Theatre Artists Gathering, which will take place for the first time in Toronto from September 27-29, 2024. This landmark event, organized in partnership with Aluna Theatre, will be held at the renowned Factory Theatre.

Coyuntura serves as a dynamic platform dedicated to celebrating, connecting, and amplifying Latinx voices in the performing arts in Canada. This year’s gathering promises to be an inspiring convergence of talent, culture, and creativity, featuring a rich lineup of workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, while we share our traditional café con chisme, adding some tamales and guided by the theme West meets East: Intercambiando Saberes.

All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to The Freedom Theatre. The Freedom Theatre is a theatre and cultural centre in Jenin refugee camp, occupied Palestine. You can read more about them here https://thefreedomtheatre.org/

Highlights of Coyuntura 2024 include:

• Interactive workshops designed to foster artistic growth and professional development on the playwriting and production sides.
• Panel discussions addressing key issues facing the Latinx artistic community, such as representation, inclusion, equity and ideas on how to grow together as a community. Networking events aimed at building lasting connections and collaborations among artists, industry professionals, and cultural leaders

The Factory Theatre, known for its commitment to diverse and innovative programming, provides the perfect backdrop for this groundbreaking event. Attendees can expect a weekend filled with thought-provoking performances, engaging discussions, and a vibrant celebration of Latinx culture.

*All our non-Latinx allies are encouraged to attend*

*International and Multidisciplinary Guests Welcome*

COYUNTURA SCHEDULE (All times in EDST)

Friday, September 27, 2024
Location: Factory Theatre | 125 Bathurst St, Toronto
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Café con chisme and tamales
We are opening our annual fiesta with our traditional Café con Chisme and some delicious tamales.

Saturday, September 28, 2024
Location: Factory Theatre | 125 Bathurst St, Toronto
10:00 am – 11:00 am | Land acknowledgment & Opening Ceremony
Doors opening will be at 9:00 am for our traditional Café con chisme until 10:00 am for our opening ceremony in charge of community elders.

11 am – 11:45 pm | Keynote Speaker: Carlos Rivera

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Panel Discussion: International Multilingual Creative Work
Panel with RUTAS international artists
Daniela Atiencia, Itzhel Razo and Irma Villafuerte, moderator: B’atz’ Recinos

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Workshop: Fornes Method for Writing
Mariló Núñez runs a Fornés Method playwriting workshop. For writers of any level. *Registration required — maximum capacity of 20 participants*

Sunday, September 29, 2024
Location: Factory Theatre | 125 Bathurst St, Toronto
9:00 am – 10:00 am | Speed Chisme
Similar to a speed dating activity, we’ll encourage artists to do some networking to talk about themselves with other participants to share their knowledge with others.

10:00 am -11:30 am | Workshop: Grant Writing & Budgeting
Alen Dominguez will provide us with some tools to do grants applications while sharing some best practices of producing with care. *registration req’d

10:00 am -11:30 am | Sharing knowledge conversatorio: What propels you to create?
Lesly Velazquez & Augusto Bitter, moderator: Pedro Chamale

12:30 pm – 2:00 pm | Panel Discussion: Sustainability as Latinx Artists
isi Bhakhomen, Mariana Taylor, Bea Pizano, moderator: Victoria Mata

2:15 pm – 3:00 pm | How our stories converge
An activity of self awareness shared collectively to keep raising our voices and make our stories be seen. What do we share as Latinx artists and how to strengthen bonds between our comunidad.

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm | Closing ceremony.

3:30 pm – 5:00 pm | Dance party

September 27, 2024 at 5:00 PM
September 28, 2024 at 9:00 AM
September 29, 2024 at 9:00 AM

About the artist

CALTAC

CALTAC (The Canadian Association of Latinx Theatre Artists and Creators) is dedicated to supporting and promoting the work of Latinx artists across Canada. Through events, advocacy, and community engagement, CALTAC aims to elevate Latinx voices in the arts and create opportunities for artistic collaboration and growth. www.caltac.ca

Coyuntura

Coyuntura, the National Latinx Artists Gathering, is an annual event dedicated to bringing together Latinx artists from across Canada. The gathering serves as a platform for artistic expression, professional development, and community building, with the goal of elevating Latinx voices in the arts.