Teatro Los Hijos del Campo

Friday, April 10, 2009

Cesar Chavez Celebration at CSU, Stanislaus

"Si Se Puede"

On Thursday, March 26, 2009 CSU, Stanislaus hosted the 14th Annual Cesar E. Chavez Celebration. Cesar Chavez was born on March 31, 1927 in Yuma, Arizona. Chavez dedicated his life to improve the lives of farm workers. As a labor leader, and civil rights activist, he co-founded the National Farm Workers Association, which later became the United Farm Workers. His work led to numerous improvements for union laborers. Now, his birthday has become a holiday in 8 states.

The evening consisted of a number of entertaining events such as live music, balet folclorico, a silet auction and a stellar performance by... Teatro Los Hijos Del Campo. Teatro LHDC performed their new skit, Feo-Yiagra. Click on the link below to catch a glimpse of Teatro's appearance, as well as the rest of the celebration.

http://videos.modbee.com/vmix_hosted_apps/p/grid?class_id=1&all=1&pg=2

Sunday, March 15, 2009

Mariachi Concert Cancelled

We are sorry to inform you that this Saturday's March 21st scheduled event has been cancelled.

Thank you.

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Dolores Huerta & Teatro LHDC @ the 2009 Latino Youth Conference

Teatro LHDC was invited to perform in this years Latino Youth Conference at North Elementary School in Tracy this past Saturday, February 7, 2009. A little over 400 students and individuals from all over the Central Valley gathered to participate in workshops presented by community leaders.

The large crowd also enjoyed entertainment by Teatro LHDC, who had the honor of sharing the stage with the legendary Chicana labor leader, the events keynote speaker, Dolores Huerta. For more than forty years she has dedicated her life to the struggle for justice, dignity, and a decent standard of living for farm workers.

Dolores Huerta served as the keynote speaker for the Latino Youth Conference in Tracy.

Teatro LHDC performed Los Chicos Del Barrio at the Latino Youth Conference. Featured above are members, Vero, Moi, Miguel & Rocio.

Moi posed with labor leader Dolores Huerta.

Did you know that Dolores Huerta...

In recognition of her work, has received honorary doctoral degrees from 4 different universities, including Princeton University in May 2006.
Has been arrested 22 times for participating in non-violent civil disobedience activities & strikes.
In May 2007, endorsed Hillary Clinton for president.

Ms. Huerta is the founder and president of The Dolores Huerta Foundation. The organization is a non-profit organization whose mission is to build active communities working for fair and equal access to health care, housing, education, jobs, civic participation and economic resources for disadvantaged communities with an emphasis on women and youth. To learn more about The Dolores Huerta Foundation visit:

www.doloreshuerta.org

to view more pictures of the Latino Youth Conference visit:

http://tracypress.com/content/view/17221/2268/

http://tracypress.com/content/view/17220/2265/

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

BENEFIT CONCERT for DIEGO ALFARO

Announcing:

Mariachi Benefit Concert

For Diego Alfaro

Saturday, March 21st 2009
6:00 pm – No Host Bar
7:00 – 10:00pm- Concert
Main Dining Hall, CSU Stanislaus

One University Circle, Turlock CA

General Admission: $25
For Tickets call (209) 535-8718 or (209) 613-8843

Hosted by: Teatro Los Hijos Del Campo

Diego was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder
Fall of 2007
Peroxisomal Disorder (Zellweger’s Syndrome)

To follow Diego’s journey, visit: (click on link)
www.carepages.com/carepages/DiegoAlfaro

Not available on March 21st but interested in making a donation?Donations can be made to Diego Alfaro:

Valley First Credit Union Acct# 154472

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

2009- New Year, New Look and New Resolutions!

This new year Teatro LHDC va a estrenar un nuevo look! Los colores de nuestra nueva playera son oro y azul marino. In the center of the t-shirt there is a skeleton, that represents farm workers. The skeleton is holding a fruit and vegetable basket with Teatro Los Hijos Del Campo engraved in it.

Our new look was designed by our very talented teatro artist Elisa Gomez. CSU Stanislaus is imprinted on the left sleeve.

2009 New Year Resolutions:

Here are some New Year Resolutions from Teatro members ... hopefully, they all fulfill their commitments!

Martin C. - Put everything negative that happened last year behind and finding that special someone wouldn't be so too bad either.

Luis F. - To challenge myself.

Rocio L. - To finish his year with great grades, leave behind all the bad things in my life, do everything enthusiasm and save money to go with all my family to Mexico in December.

Marilu I. - To become a housewife! (JK) Actually I have a number of resolutions, but I'll mention those that I'm not embarrass to say. I'd like to volunteer and learn something new and fun like ... kayaking or how to play an instrument!

Blanca A. -To be a better person. To be a better actress. To finish my credentials. To get a job!!!

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

TEATRO LHDCs CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION

The holidays gives us a the opportunity to spend time with friends and family. So, all of Teatro LHDC members gathered at Caros house with delicious food and had a great time!

Above: The thespian troop takes a group picture!

Below: Fer, Luis & Marilu pose with Chuyitos stuff animals

Above: Rocio & Vero pose with the new styled Teatro shirt!

Below: Raul & Sergio, Teatros newest members, pose with Susi

Above: Chuy Sr., with little Diego, chats with Rocio, Teatros presidents, mom
Below: Chuyito and Norma smile for the camera

Above: Elisa and Marissa

Below: Vero & Moi

Above: Marilu & Rocio

Below: Susie gives us a beautiful smile

Above: Miguel, Blanca & Martin stay near the kitchen to munch

Below: Caro prepares the next fun activity

Above: Los miembros de Teatro enjoying themselves, while playing White Elephant

Below: Moi, Vero, Raul, Marissa (if you can see her), Elisa & Sergio take a break from eating. Finally ... the rest of us can sit and eat!

Above: Rocio explains the next fun activity

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Charlie Trujillo at CSU, Stanislaus

Teatro LHDC was proud to have Charlie Trujillo, the award-winning author of Soldados: Chicanos in Viet Nam and the novel Dogs From Illusion visit CSU, Stanislaus on November 20, 2008 to talk about his war experience. Trujillo served in Vietnam as an infantry sergeant and was awarded the Purple Heart and a Bronze Star Medal. The event included a documentary by Mr. Trujillo, followed by a group discussion, in which the author shared some detailed memories, books, future projects, and answered questions.

left-right: Luis, Marilu, Charlie Trujillo, Rocio, Monica, Caro

front: Marissa

left-right: Luis Arrizon, from CSUS Financial Aid & Outreach program, admiring Vietnam Veteran Richard Soto's memorabilia.

Sunday, November 23, 2008

Contact Information!

The Chicana/o Theatre Troop from CSU Stanislaus, Teatro Los Hijos Del Campo is going on tour this coming Winter and Spring 2009. If interested in booking Teatro L.H.D.C. for your campus or community event, please write to teatrolhdc@gmail.com OR contact Rocio Luna at (209) 485-6243 or mluna1@csustan.edu or Carolina Alfaro @ (209) 667-3982 calfaro@csustan.edu .

More about Teatro...

What is Teatro LHDC: Teatro LHDC is a theatre troop of amateur CSUS students and Alumni Actors that perform short skits which relate to the Chicano/Latino community. All skits and plays are written and directed by our own members and performed for audiences of all ages in our communities and college campus including children.

Mission: Our overall mission is to promote Social, Cultural, Educational and Political awareness to our audiences by providing them with skits and plays that have impacting messages.

Previous Community Performances: CSUS Chicano Latino Youth Conference, Bret Harte Elementary, Ronald McDonald House, Stanford Children’s Hospital, MEChA Statewide CSU Sacramento, AMAE Banquet, Turlock High School, Aromas Elementary, Cesar Chavez Celebration @ Cesar Chavez H.S. Stockton, Manteca High School, MJC Hispanic Ed Conference, Osborn Elementary.

Fees: We accept any type of monetary donation. Our fees help our scholarship fund which awards CSUS Students each year. So far, Teatro LHDC has awarded close to $4,000 in scholarships over the last 3 years.

Booking: We are available Wednesday evenings and most weekends Friday-Sunday. We are available other days but the skits performed will depend on member availability.