The moment it became clear that the pandemic would keep us from physically visiting our local Boyle Heights libraries or community events to provide ongoing free workshops and play readings, we quickly began working to find creative ways to continue supporting local playwrights and storytellers. Community Stories is our new series of artistic storytelling, told through a mix of short and long-form multimedia that are extremely timely and represent a range of perspectives and emotions.

There’s something for everyone. Enjoy!

Long Form

Long Form

The Library Play Readings go digital! Local theatre arts partners take a play and create a digital version for all to enjoy.

Short Form

Short Form

A wide-range of short stories written by local playwrights interpreted into multimedia short-form videos.

In This Moment

In This Moment

Documenting the times, community members share their stories.

Community Stories Partners

Comissioned Playwrights

Dramaturgs

Luis Alfaro
Julia Nieto
Rebecca Ojeda

Community Storytellers

Anthony Aguilar
Luis Alfaro
Mary Alfaro
Diana Burbano
Juan E. Carrillo
Estela Garcia
Forrest Hartl
Marissa Herrera
Christopher John Magallanes
Manuel Marron
Jesus Antonio Martinez
Hakop Mkhsian
Olivia Rodriguez
Aida & Tom Sandoval
Lorna Silva
Frida Siquieros
Veronica Sosa
D’Lo Srijaerajah
Judy Soo Hoo
Julie Taiwo Oni
Marisol L. Torres
Vilma Villela
Eddie Vona