Teatro Vivo

Teatro Vivo- Here's who we are...

 Teatro Vivo is a popular, viable and culturally necessary arts organization for the entire Austin community. Committed from the beginning to developing a new theatrical aesthetic that is based on and draws from the culture, history and mythology of Latino experience, Teatro Vivo continues to be one of the only bilingual Latino theater companies in the state of Texas.

We need your support to continue our work for the community!

What does you tax dedcutible contribution support?

PEOPLE in our community!

Funds raised will cover all aspects of the season  from subsidizing the cost of tickets  for underserved populations   in our community and  to pay  actors, designers and technicians.

Teatro Vivo traditionally provides tickets to low income senior citizens and youth for each production.

Your $12 contribution pays for one low income student or senior in our community to attend one of our productions!

Production costs!

Props, sets, costumes, theater rental

Teatro Vivo's Mission

OUR MISSION
Inspired by the power of theater to both educate and entertain, Teatro Vivo produces and promotes Latino
based theater that provides a window into the Latino
experience, and is accessible to all audiences, especially
those underserved by the arts.

YOUR SUPPORT HELPS TEATRO VIVO
»» Produce relevant theater aboutcritical social issues
»» Produce Latino based newtheatrical works
»» Make performances available by offering free or reduced tickets to those with economic barriers and to non-traditional audiences
»» Support Latino actors and playwrights to develop their craft

Teatro Vivo History

Since its first year in 2000, Teatro Vivo has produced more than 24 full-length productions, a variety of performance collaborations with other arts organizations, and several theatre workshops for traditionally underserved populations in the Austin community. Teatro Vivo garnered numerous nominations for acting, writing, and design from both B.Iden Payne Awards (Austin Creative Alliance) and the Austin Critics Table awards, including the Cohen New Play Award. The National Association of Latino Arts and Culture also recognized Teatro Vivo with a grant as part of NALAC Fund for the Arts national funding program to support the 2007 - 2008 theater season.

Teatro Vivo's Founders

Rupert Reyes, Artistic Director, and Jo Ann Carreon-Reyes, Executive Director of Teatro Vivo, are also the founders of the company. They bring over 65 years of combined theater experience to the company. Austin Woman Magazine recognized Ms. Carreon Reyes in 2009 for her contributions to the Austin theater scene. Austin Community College named Mr. Reyes as one of 25 Most Influential Hispanics in Austin in 2008.   Mr. Reyes was selected to the prestigious Macondo Writers Workshop in San Antonio, founded by author and McArthur Fellow Sandra Cisneros. The University of Texas presented the Community Leadership Award to both Mr. Reyes and Ms. Carreon Reyes in September 2008 and they both currently serve on the Community Council for the Department of Theater and Dance at UT.  Through their leadership, Teatro Vivo has maintained a productive presence in the Austin theatre scene and in the community at large.