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  • 1.  Who will you inspire?

    Posted 11-22-2022 05:19
    Good morning! 

    I recently wrote an article that was just published on 'American Theatre' about being a second generation Cuban American in the theatre world and how it shaped me as an a person and an educator. I spoke about the EDTA conference in California and the people who inspire me: Gloria Estefan, Anna Deavere Smith and Lin Manuel Miranda. 
    I am really proud of the article. I would be honored if our community read it.


    Respectfully,


    Cristina Pla-Guzman, M.S.

    she/her/hers

    Teaching Artist

    Freelance Writer/Theatre Critic
    American Theatre Critics Association 
    TCG Rising Leader of Color Cohort 4 




  • 2.  RE: Who will you inspire?

    Posted 11-23-2022 15:05
    Thanks for sharing this Cristina, and congratulations on getting it published. I particularly loved reading about In the Heights, since it's one of my favorite musicals.

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    Linda Apperson
    Stage Manager and Mentor
    Milwaukie, OR
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  • 3.  RE: Who will you inspire?

    Posted 11-26-2022 11:09
    Beautiful article. 

    Thank you for telling your story and being the force you were meant to be. 

    Respectfully,

    Joan Jubett-Bauer

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    Joan Jubett
    HS Play Director / High School Drama Teacher
    Advisor for Class of 2024



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  • 4.  RE: Who will you inspire?

    Posted 11-27-2022 07:55
    Thank you for your sweet words, Joan. I am honored you took the time to read the article. 

    I am thrilled to share it with our community at EDTA.  I was a thespian in high school for the four years and have served as as troupe director for almost 19 years. Most of my life I have been a member. I am proud to be apart of this organization. 



    Respectfully,


    Cristina Pla-Guzman, M.S.

    she/her/hers

    Teaching Artist

    Freelance Writer/Theatre Critic
    American Theatre Critics Association 
    TCG Rising Leader of Color Cohort 4 





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  • 5.  RE: Who will you inspire?

    Posted 11-27-2022 07:50
    Thank you, Linda. 'In the Heights' has such a special place in my heart as well. It was so great to see how the community rallied around that show. It definitely was one of my most rewarding experiences as a director and as a person. 

    Respectfully,


    Cristina Pla-Guzman, M.S.

    she/her/hers

    Teaching Artist

    Freelance Writer/Theatre Critic
    American Theatre Critics Association 
    TCG Rising Leader of Color Cohort 4 





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  • 6.  RE: Who will you inspire?

    Posted 11-29-2022 16:02
    Thank you for sharing, Cristina! Love the part about you wanting to be the change you hoped to see in the world. 

    Keep up the amazing work.

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    Kirsti Lewis
    PeopleLikeUsDoc.com
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    We help theatre educators create more effective learning environments for students with developmental disabilities.
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