Center Theatre Group - L.A.'s Theatre Company

ABOUT US

P.L.A.Y. Staff:

Leslie K. Johnson
– Director of Education
& Outreach
ljohnson@centertheatregroup.org

Debra Piver
– Associate Director of Education
dpiver@centertheatregroup.org

Traci Cho
– Director of School Partnerships
tcho@centertheatregroup.org

Patricia Garza
– Department Manager
pgarza@centertheatregroup.org

Dan Harper
– Educational Programs Associate
dharper@centertheatregroup.org

Shaunté Caraballo
– Educational Services Coordinator
scaraballo@centertheatregroup.org

Eric Hamme
– Interim Communications Coordinator
ehamme@centertheatregroup.org 

Janine Salinas
– Assistant to the Director of Education & Outreach
jsalinas@centertheatregroup.org

Established in 1971, Performing for Los Angeles Youth (P.L.A.Y.) is Center Theatre Group’s award-winning theatre education department. P.L.A.Y. serves more than 35,000 young people, teachers and families annually through innovative education and engagement programs. P.L.A.Y. is dedicated to the development of artists, educators and young people’s skills and creativity through the exploration of theatre, its literature, art and imagination.

Vision

Center Theatre Group enjoys a deep and interactive relationship with its patrons, and offers multiple points of entry and engagement for theatre-goers of all ages, backgrounds and prior experience. Through a wide range of classes, workshops, seminars, events, discussions and resources, our audience members gain a heightened awareness, understanding and appreciation of the art of theatre. Center Theatre Group is a leading investor in the personal and artistic development of young artists, arts, professionals and audience members. Young people regularly work alongside Center Theatre Group professionals to learn the art, craft and business of theatre. Young people are integrated throughout our work as interns, apprentices, mentees, colleagues and advisors. Center Theatre Group cultivates relationships with a network of educators and targets key communities for in-depth educational partnerships. Indentifying and maximizing opportunities for learning and participation are a basic part of Center Theatre Group’s culture and daily work.

Contact us:

Mailing Address:
Center Theatre Group
Attn: P.L.A.Y.
601 W. Temple St.
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Email:education@centertheatregroup.org

Phone: (213) 972-8030

Fax: (213) 972-7244

Our Education and Engagement programs would not be possible without gifts from generous individuals like you!  Click here to learn more about making an impact in arts education by supporting P.L.A.Y.

Photo Credit

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