Teatro LATEA

Location & Contact:

107 Suffolk St # 200
Manhattan, NY 10002
212-529-1948
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Description:

Established in 1982 LATEA is one of New Yorks premier and highly regarded Off-Off Broadway Latino theaters. It was founded and operates under the direction of two well-known professional stage, film and television actors who are committed to providing opportunities to New Yorks emerging and professional artists, especially Latinos who would otherwise not have the resources or affordable physical facilities to exhibit their works and talents. As arts advocatesLATEAs founders took the initiative of providing much needed leadership to secure and safeguard the continued use of their city-owned property, a struggle that led to the creation of the Clemente Soto Vlez Cultural & Educational Center, where the theater is housed.

Its Mission is to foster, preserve, promote and maintain the history, literature, cultural values and heritage of the Latin American people, including the Caribbean. To educate North American audiences and the general public of the contributions made by Latinos and to demonstrate the universality of beliefs that bind us all together as universal human beings. It is of the philosophy that the arts should not be for nor by a privileged few, but available to working class people and men from all walks of life.

ARTISTIC MISSION

Access to Latinos and others traditionally excluded from the enriching experience of the performing arts.
A challenge to persistent negative portrayals of Latino Images.
Opportunities to epecially young Latino artists as writers, directors, visual and performing artists.
A socially responsible artistic environment where the arts are both integral and relevant to the life experiences of its multicultural audiences.

Hours:

Monday: 9am - 11pm
Tuesday: 9am - 11pm
Wednesday: 9am - 11pm
Thursday: 9am - 11pm
Friday: 9am - 11pm
Saturday: 12pm - 11pm
Sunday: 12pm -11pm

Payment Options:

Cash, Credit