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Artist based in Santa Ana <br />Need:: <br />$5000 <br />I am applying for:: <br />Equipment, Materials & Supply <br />If other please state below:: <br />n/a <br />Artist Statement: <br />In fifth grade my teacher called me to her desk. I was scared. This wasn't the first time. <br />To my disbelief she requested that I write our class a play. A WHAT!? She explained <br />what it was, gave me tools, advice, a few historical topics to consider, a deadline and <br />then sent me to the library. I walked away even more terrified. A week later I had a <br />VERY rough draft of a so called three -act play. It was based on my interpretation of the <br />Patuxet tribes' perspective of Thanksgiving and the Pilgrims. My teacher took some <br />heat but, as promised, she produced it and said, "You're a storyteller. This is just one <br />step to finding your voice." <br />That was one of the most intimidating and challenging things I did in my fifth grade life. I <br />absolutely loved it! <br />I am a storyteller who, like my teacher, recognizes the opportunities and invaluable <br />moments to create meaningful experiences through theatre. I truly look to my <br />community to continue this work. Recently, I had the great honor of leading South Coast <br />Repertory's Dialogos /Dialogue two -year bilingual theatre - making project with the Santa <br />Ana Community. It was incredible to see and hear the stories of my community and <br />even more so to see the community be the ones to tell it! This immersive project and <br />play was a first of its kind. It profoundly connected so many voices, people, places, <br />stories, art forms, histories, languages, challenges and perceptions of a community who <br />is so diverse, complex and full of heart. I want to continue to provide theatre - making <br />opportunities to my community through playwriting. What theatre can offer can make a <br />difference in life of one to the very many. I hope by leading this next humble storytelling <br />venture will continue to strengthen and value the existing richness in arts and culture. I <br />have faith with the work and artists I lead, through theatre, ripples into endless <br />possibilities for my community. <br />Narrative for proposed use of funds:: <br />I am looking to utilize funding to help supplement the cost and to sustain the project. <br />To use in four areas: <br />1. Social Media, website and maintenance <br />2.Sound equipment rental <br />3. Travel and parking expenses to professional <br />Teaching Artists who are donating their time to teach workshops. <br />Monies to cover large poster printing for posters <br />4. Rental fees / Staffing fees for spaces to host us workshops <br />