The Canadian Latinx Theatre Artist Coalition (CALTAC) and Co-Presenter SFU Woodward’s Cultural Programs (SFUW) are thrilled to invite you to the second COYUNTURA, a national gathering of Latinx theatre artists to be held on April 15th and 16th, 2023.

The only conference of its kind in Canada, we are proud to be the ones to convene our comunidad for two days of workshops, assemblies, pitch sessions, dance breaks, and chisme. COYUNTURA centres on Latinx voices and experiences. We welcome international guests and we urge all our non-Latinx allies to attend. This year’s COYUNTURA will focus on the theme of self-identification in regard to nationality, ethnicity, and cultural competency.

*100% of all ticket sales will go directly to Watari Counselling and Support Services*

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

*International Guests Welcome*

COYUNTURA SCHEDULE

SATURDAY APRIL 15th, 2023

Location: SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts | 149 W Hastings St

9:30-10am Café y Chisme

Start your morning with Café y Chisme! Join your fellow Coyuntura participants for coffee and refreshments as we assemble for the day’s activities.

Room: World Art Centre (WAC)

10-10:15am Welcome: Columpa Bobb and Tania Carter

Columpa Bobb and Tania Carter, prolific performers, theatre artists, activists, daughters of the late Officer of the Order of Canada Lee Maracle and great-granddaughters of Chief Dan George, will commence the weekend with a welcome.

Room: World Art Centre (WAC)

10:15-11am Keynote Speaker: Mercedes Bátiz-Benét

Supported by Bard on the Beach

Mexican-born multi-disciplinary artist, writer, and award-winning director Mercedes Bátiz-Benét will kick off Coyuntura 2023 with a keynote address.

Room: World Art Centre (WAC)

11:15am-12:45pm Breakout Workshops

Supported by Urban Ink Productions & Theatre Replacement

Dance & Movement with Marco Esccer

Víctor Jara Presentation with Lina de Guevara

2-5pm General Assembly / First Circle: Columpa Bobb and Tania Carter

Dance Breaks with DJ Don Pedro

Supported by Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre (vAct) & The Elbow Theatre

Provocation supported by Playwrights Theatre Centre (PTC)

In the afternoon we will have a General Assembly where we will tackle the topic of Nationality, Ethnicity, and Cultural Competence: The Politics and Ethics of Self-Identification. All participants will gather in a circle facilitated by Columpa Bobb and Tania Carter, who will provide a provocation to kick off dialogue. CALTAC Board President Pedro Chamale will be DJ Don Pedro, providing participants with tunes for our dance breaks.

Room: World Art Centre (WAC)

SUNDAY APRIL 16th, 2023

Location: SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts | 149 W Hastings St

9:30-10am Café y Chisme

Start your morning with Café y Chisme! Join your fellow Coyuntura participants for coffee and refreshments as we assemble for the day’s activities.

Room: World Art Centre (WAC)

10-11am Transcontinental Pitch Session and Trayectos Screening

In 5 minute slots, you’ll hear about projects, theatre companies, and individual artists making work by and for the Latinx community. Presentation slots will be given out first-come-first-served, so prepare your chisme and share your beautiful work with the community! Between pitches, we’ll also share three short CALTAC videos celebrating who we are as Latinx theatre artists!

Room: World Art Centre (WAC)

11:15am-12:45pm Breakout Workshops

Supported by Boca del Lupo & the Arts Club Theatre Company

Producing & Solo Show Creation with Santiago Guzmán

Video Projection Design with Cande Andrade

2-5pm General Assembly / Second Circle: Columpa Bobb and Tania Carter

Dance Breaks with DJ Don Pedro. Provocation by Mariló Núñez.

Supported by vAct (Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre) & The Elbow Theatre

Provocation supported by Touchstone Theatre

In the afternoon we will have a second General Assembly where we will continue discussing the topic of Nationality, Ethnicity, and Cultural Competence: The Politics and Ethics of Self-Identification. All participants will gather in a circle facilitated by Columpa Bobb and Tania Carter. Mariló Núñez will provide a provocation to kick off the second circle. CALTAC Board President Pedro Chamale will be DJ Don Pedro, providing participants with tunes for our dance breaks.

Room: World Art Centre (WAC)

ACCESSIBILITY

Wheelchairs -SFU Goldcorp Centre for the Arts is wheelchair accessible. Accessibility information can be found here and visitor information including transit and food options nearby can be found here.

No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

If the ticket price is a barrier to your participation, please reach out to us at: hola@caltac.ca

CO-PRESENTER

SFU Woodward's Cultural Programs

SUPPORTED BY

British Columbia Arts Council | City of Vancouver | Vancouver Foundation

SPONSORS

Arts Club Theatre Company | Bard on the Beach | Boca del Lupo | The Elbow Theatre Society | Electric Company Theatre | GVPTA | Playwrights Theatre Centre | Urban Ink | Theatre Alberta | Theatre Replacement | Touchstone Theatre | Vancouver Asian Canadian Theatre