The Latino Theater Company presents Encuentro 2024: A National Theatre Festival, featuring three weeks of artistic exchange, cross-company co-creation, presented performances, all in repertory, for Los Angeles audiences. Encuentro 2024 will host fellow teatristas from across the country to present work, and share processes, challenges, aspirations, and goals. Encuentro 2024 will thrive by creating and producing exciting new work through self-determination, a testament of the resilience and dedication to our communities. We inspire, celebrate, and reaffirm our commitment to a new generation of artists, as we explore new forms of expression and growth in the theatre. We do it with love, passion, and commitment.

HISTORY OF ENCUENTRO:

2014: WHO ARE WE?

In 2014, we embarked on a groundbreaking venture—a National Encuentro of Latino Theater, the first of its kind in over 25 years. A convergence of 19 theatre companies and over 150 artists for a month-long celebration of theatre unfolded.

2017: WHERE ARE WE FROM?

In 2017, Encuentro de Las Américas expanded our horizons. We joined forces with our fellow teatristas from Latino America y el Caribe, bringing together 16 companies and over 200 artists.

2021: VIRTUAL RE-ENCUENTRO

The dynamic 10-day virtual festival featured discussions, showcases, and reflections, creating a space for actionable discussions within the theatre communities. Re-Encuentro included 16 virtual play performances and six public virtual panels, providing opportunities for engagement with companies across the United States.

2024: PRESENTE

GOAL OF ENCUENTRO 2024: To celebrate and empower fellow teatristas by providing an opportunity to share relevant, provocative and diverse work.