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East L.A.
Classic Theatre

761 Terminal St.,
Building 1, 2nd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90021

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Tel: 213-572-0121
Fax: 213-572-0125

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"We're focused on kids at the most vulnerable time in their childhoods, working to integrate the arts into cross-curriculum studies and teacher training. Our mission has a unique bicultural/bilingual twist as well."

-Tony Plana
Founder & Executive Artistic Director
East L.A. Classic Theatre

 

About East L.A. Classic Theatre

 

East L.A. Classic Theatre is dedicated to the development and professional delivery of educational outreach programs and classic theatrical productions that authentically reflect the diversity of American society.

 

ECT's programs develop literacy skills in English learners and cultivate minority readers, writers and audiences through exposure to classic plays and literature.

ECT current programming includes:

Beyond Borders: Sixteen-week programs of classroom-based literacy instruction.

"LIP" Language In Play: Sixteen-week programs of after-school and Saturday drama clubs.

Performances: Classic plays featuring professional actors performed at community based venues.

SHAKES-FEST!: Culturally relevant musical adaptations of Shakespeare presented for students and the general public at various outdoor amphitheaters throughout Los Angeles County.


East L.A. Classic Theatre is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization bringing classic theater and educational programs into the schools.