About this Event
Ratas de Dos Patas are proud to present this workshop for BIPOC Women and Femmes in improv to have a brave space where they are uplifted, celebrated, and rejoiced. We will explore the difficulties we face as BIPOC women and femmes in improv, work on exercises that highlight the power we bring to the stages, and learn skills on how to break the barriers we face in our art form. We will have deep moments of vulnerability while honing in the individual and collective strengths we possess as talented improvisers. Comfortable clothing and footwear are encouraged. Ratas de Dos Patas will make modifications to exercises to meet people’s physical abilities and comfort.
*If the cost is prohibitive for you, we are happy to offer sliding scale or scholarships when available, with priority going to BIPOC, disabled, and/or trans actors. For information on a sliding scale or scholarships, please email [email protected].
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Born and raised in San Francisco, Marilet Martinez (she/they) is a queer, bilingual, multi disciplinary theatre artist, Leo Sun & Moon Scorpio rising, bruja homegirl. As an empowerment focused, student-centered educator, she has developed national programming for community wellness through arts intervention for over 15 years. They are a co-founder and co-artistic director of the nationally renowned, award winning, Latine comedy collective Ratas De Dos Patas based in Chicago. Marilet is also half of Tus Tias Productions, whose sketch comedy cabaret show The Invocation of Selena has been featured at La Jolla Playhouse Latinx New Play Festival and the Latinx Theatre Commons Comedy Carnaval. As an actor, Marilet has originated roles in over 10 world premieres with envelope pushing companies in the Bay Area such as the Magic Theatre, the San Francisco Mime Troupe, Crowded Fire, Cutting Ball, Impact Theatre, Shotgun Players and more. Most recently, Marilet has relocated from Chicago back to her native California, where she is the Director of Youth and Community Arts and directs mainstage and outreach productions for PCPA Theatre. As an improviser, Marilet has performed as a company member at ComedySportz Chicago, Leela Improv’s Armando Company, the all-female Harold team Sorry Not Sorry and her Latina duo Pura Pocha. Follow her on Instagram @mariletmartinezsf @tus.tias.productions @ratas_de_2_patas
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
5319 York Blvd, 5319 York Boulevard, Los Angeles, United States
USD 100.00