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While Wanda DeCwikiel-Avila may be best-known in the neighborhood for her work as Executive Director of La Familia Unida, it’s her best-kept secret—her incredible voice—that brings her to the stage for  Teatro Americano/Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s production of In the Heights. Wanda is no stranger to the stage: she started singing in church at the age of 10, and sang and acted in three of her high school musicals. As an adult, Wanda has sung in several Opera productions and Opera concerts—in not only English and Spanish, but in Italian, French, Latin and German. She has also been...


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Latinos Progresando is hosted by Luis Gutierrez In the second episode of Latinos Progresando (a Gozamos TV Podcast), Luis and Abraham interview Director of Teatro Americano, Cecile Keenan about her work with the organization and her background in theatre. The discussion centers on the benefits of arts education and how Teatro Americano immerses themselves into the community.     Learn more about Teatro Americano's upcoming performance of In the Heights on April 8, 2013 at Benito Juarez Community Academy.


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Many of us know Pablo Serrano through his neighborhood murals—including the one he created in partnership with Latinos Progresando, and others know him through his People’s Stage Karaoke, but now we get a chance to see him singing and dancing live on stage as part of Teatro Americano/Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s production of In the Heights. This is what Pablo had to say about the experience: I've been singing for fun for the last 6 years. At first when hosting sporadic karaoke parties for friends and family, but now pretty much every week as a karaoke DJ. I'm super excited and nervous...


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Chicago Shakespeare Theater, Benito Juarez Community Academy, Latinos Progresando and The Chicago Community Trust present a unique concert performance of the musical "In the Heights" featuring local talent from the South and West sides of Chicago, including the neighborhoods of Pilsen, Little Village, Back of the Yards, and Lawndale. Infused with salsa, rap and hip hop, the Tony award-winning musical "In the Heights" follows the joys and heartbreaks of a tightly knit Latino community in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan. This performance will be orchestrated by musicians from...


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Teatro Americano is proud to announce the launch of its very own website! The new website offers stunning design, social media interaction, interactive calendars and more to combine in an amazing image of what defines Teatro Americano. Visit teatroamericano.org to see the site in action! Designed and executed by Purple Group, this website will direct youth, families, sponsors, and fans to join our rapidly growing family supporting Arts and Outreach at Latinos Progresando. Whether you are looking for information on After School Matters, The Vocalo Project or  Chocar, our very own ensemble...


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