Since 2013, Center Theatre Group has partnered with local artists, organizations, schools, libraries, and other groups to enrich cultural conversations in L.A. neighborhoods and to encourage Angelenos to bring the art of theatre deeper into their lives, and to use it to share and explore their own stories.

Through free workshops, events, productions, discussions, and other activities that take place at traditional and nontraditional venues, we connect with community members and artists throughout our city, and join in and facilitate inclusive and thoughtful cultural conversations. Starting July 2023, we celebrate our 10-year anniversary of community programs in Boyle Heights! To commemorate this milestone, the partnerships we've formed along the way, and the amazing people and artists who are at the heart of our #CTGcommunity, we've planned a year of special events. Join us! 

Los Hombres Lobo Viven En Mi Clóset 

By Oz Jiménez, presented by Off The Tracks Theatre Company 

Directed by Juan Parada

Farid, de siete años, se embarca en una aventura para rescatar a su hermano mayor, Oscar, a quien cree que los hombres lobo se han llevado al clóset. Durante su búsqueda, se encuentra con un minotauro sin cuernos, un vampiro sudoroso y una bruja que odia las escobas, y descubre que ser diferente es ser único, y eso está bien, porque todos somos especiales a nuestra manera y debenos ser aceptados. Presentado en español.

7/31 a las 6pm en Robert Louis Stevenson Library

 8/1 a las 4pm en Benjamin Franklin Library

 8/2 a las 6pm en Malabar Library

Seven-year-old, Farid, goes on an adventure to rescue his older brother, Oscar, who he thinks has been taken by werewolves into the closet. During his search, he meets a hornless minotaur, a sweat-sucking vampire, and a broom-hating witch, and discovers that to be different is to be unique, and that’s OK, because everybody is special in their own way and should be accepted. Presented in Spanish. 

 7/31 at 6pm at Robert Louis Stevenson Library

 8/1 at 4pm at Benjamin Franklin Library

 8/2 at 6pm at Malabar Library

Dinner with Remedios y sus Gatos

By Estela Garcia devised in collaboration with the ensemble 

Estan invitados a la Ciudad de México de 1940, donde Remedios Varo, pintora surrealista, asiste a una cena burguesa, y su aburrimiento conduce a travesuras y fantasías. Sea parte de una actuación contada a través del movimiento, la máscara, los títeres y la música.

 8/14 a las 6pm en Robert Louis Stevenson Library

 8/15 a las 4pm en Benjamin Franklin Library

8/16 a las 6pm en Malabar Library

You’re invited to 1940’s Mexico City where Remedios Varo, surrealist painter, attends a bourgeoisie dinner party, and her boredom leads to mischief and fancy. Be part of a performance told through movement, mask, puppetry and music. 

 8/14 at 6pm at Robert Louis Stevenson Library

 8/15 at 4pm at Benjamin Franklin Library

8/16 at 6pm at Malabar Library

Where The Heart Is

By Jasmine Braff 

Directed by Fran de Leon

Los hermanos separados, Abigail y Aaron, enfrentan las consecuencias de su padre acaparador después de que sufre un ataque cardíaco grave. Abigail, la cuidadora principal y ocupante de la casa, lucha por mantener la casa a pesar del interrogatorio de Aaron sobre sus motivos y el estado de la casa. Presentado en inglés.

 9/18 a las 6pm en Robert Louis Stevenson Library

 9/19 a las 4pm en Benjamin Franklin Library

 9/20 a las 6pm en Malabar Library

Estranged siblings, Abigail and Aaron, face the consequences of their hoarding father after he suffers a serious heart attack. Abigail, the primary caretaker and occupant of the house, fights to keep the home despite Aaron’s interrogation about her motives and the state of the home. Presented in English.

 9/18 at 6pm at Robert Louis Stevenson Library

 9/19 at 4pm at Benjamin Franklin Library

 9/20 at 6pm at Malabar Library