{"id":80062,"date":"2018-05-22T04:03:25","date_gmt":"2018-05-22T11:03:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ndf-blog.nextdayflyers.com\/blog\/?p=80062"},"modified":"2026-08-14T16:28:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-14T23:28:37","slug":"teada-productions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextdayflyers.com\/blog\/teada-productions\/","title":{"rendered":"Quick-Fire Questions: TeAda Productions"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Equality is a cause worth fighting for. And while great strides had been made over the last couple of years, many agree that we\u2019ve still got a ways to go. Fortunately, there are many organizations willing to raise awareness about the issues that marginalized communities face on a daily basis.<\/p>\n

TeAda Productions is a nomadic, multi-cultural theater of color based in Los Angeles. They\u2019re a group of actors, writers, directors, and filmmakers who work with immigrants, refugees, LGBQTI, and underrepresented sectors both locally and nationally.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Leilani Chan<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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Founded in 1994, the production company operates under the guidance of Leilani Chan, their founding artistic director. Under her guidance, TeAda develops, produces, and tours new works rooted in social justice that highlight the multi-faceted populace TeAda engages.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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I was lucky enough to have the chance to talk with Director of Development Jade Puga to learn more about the organization.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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You primarily work with underrepresented communities. What are some of the problems they face and how does TeAda help?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

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\u201cTeAda understands that representation is integral to the advancement of people of color, women, LGBQT, immigrants, and refugees. A pioneer in social justice theater, TeAda empowers these communities through the arts.<\/p>\n

We are committed to healing and honoring the lives of the displaced, exploited, and overlooked. Our artistic process starts and ends with conscious listening, community building, and creative courage.<\/p>\n

Through theater workshops and performances, TeAda offers acts of service that are transformative and impactful.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>

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TeAda puts the spotlight on different cultures<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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Where do you guys usually perform? How often do you perform?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

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\u201cWe are a nomadic theater therefore perform in various theaters across the US as well as community centers throughout Los Angeles. We typically tour a full production throughout the year and have local programming like CreAtive Self-Care annually in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n

Our newest touring production Masters of the Currents has toured the Hawaiian islands and is scheduled for a continental tour with the first stop at BRAVA! FOR WOMEN IN THE ARTS theater on October 18-21, 2018 in San Francisco, CA.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>

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How many members do you currently have? How did they find TeAda?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

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\u201cTeAda members are passionate about social-justice theater and typically find TeAda through a performance or community workshop.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>

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TeAda travels to different places to perform<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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While the group has done well spreading their message, they do have their own set of hurdles to overcome.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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What are some of the challenges TeAda has faced and how were you able to overcome them?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>

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\u201cMost of TeAda performances and community workshops are available to audiences for free which makes funding a challenge.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>

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But through the help of several supporters, TeAda Productions manages to get by. These supporters include:<\/p>\n<\/div>

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