Otto René Castillo Awards for Political Theatre

11/02/2018

The third and final awardee that we are featuring is Eduardo Machado. Author of over 40 plays, Eduardo has taught playwriting and served as an artistic associate at The Public, the Flea Theater, and The Cherry Lane Alternative, and he was a playwright in residence at The Mark Taper Forum. He was the artistic director of the Off-Broadway INTAR Theatre in NYC and is a member of the Actors Studio, the Ensemble Studio Theatre, and is an alumnus of New Dramatists.

Eduardo was born in Havana, Cuba and moved to the U.S. with his brother at the age of 8. Eduardo's plays often explore Cuban culture. In an interview with Castillo Theatre’s Artistic Director Dan Friedman, Eduardo expressed, “When I first wrote these Cuban plays, I thought they were personal. Once they were produced, I realized nothing about Cuba is personal. It’s all political. Over the years I’ve come to realize theatre has to have a political message. Otherwise, why do it?” We are thrilled to present Eduardo Machado with the Otto Award for Political Theatre, and it’s not too late to celebrate his work with us! Buy your tickets to the Ottos happening on November 11th here: http://bit.ly/2018OttoTix

10/26/2018

The second awardee we are thrilled to feature is Mia Katigbak. Co-founder and Artistic Producing Director of National Asian American Theatre Company (NAATCO), Mia is an actor/producer dedicated to asserting the presence and significance of Asian American theatre in the United States. In an interview with Castillo Theatre’s Artistic Director Dan Friedman, Katigbak shared, “The very existence of NAATCO is a political statement… It has an impact on how Asian-Americans are seen, not just on stage but in life.” She is an active voice in the fight for social justice, artistic diversity, cultural equity, and inclusion. We are honored to present Mia Katigbak with the Otto Award for Political Theatre, and we hope you’ll join us! You can buy your tickets here: http://bit.ly/2018OttoTix

10/23/2018

We have four outstanding Otto Awardees this year! Leading up to the Ottos, we are putting a spotlight on each of the recipients. The first awardee that we are highlighting is Collaboraction Theatre. Collaboraction is a 21-year-old multicultural Chicago theatre which has, since 2013, focused on engaging racism and poverty as the root causes of Chicago’s epidemic of violence. Using devised theatre as a method of creating a safe space to engage dialogue and cultivate empathy, Collaboraction strives to interact with social and political issues in a way that is inclusive and accessible to everyone. Join us as we honor Collaboraction with the Otto on November 11th! You can buy your tickets here:

10/18/2018

We are excited to invite you to the 20th Annual Otto René Castillo Awards! The Otto Awards were founded in 1998 to recognize, support and connect theatre companies and artists engaged in creating political, experimental and community-based theatre. This year, we are presenting COLLABORACTION, Mia Katigbak, Eduardo Machado and Teatro Jornalero Sin Fronteras with an Otto Award. Check out http://www.castillo.org/otto-awards/ to learn more about the awardees, and don’t forget to buy your ticket to join us on November 11th at 2:00pm to honor their work! http://bit.ly/2018OttoTix

05/16/2017

Five days to the 2017 Otto Awards celebrating the inspiring work of Catherine Filloux, the Robey Theatre Company and Favianna Rodriguez! Not too late to get your ticket! http://www.castillo.org/ottos-ticket-form-2017/

05/01/2017

Support 2016 Otto Awardee The Theater Offensive!

VIP tickets are $200, doors open at 6pm for the VIP Reception, which includes an open bar. General Admission tickets are $125, doors open at 7:30pm. You're invited to celebrate the sexiest side of The Theater Offensive! Join us for a transcendent party that will be a feast for your eyes and senses....

04/27/2017

Tonight is the world premiere of Kidnap Road by 2017 Otto Catherine Filloux at La MaMa! Don't miss it! (http://lamama.org/kidnap-road/)

Kidnap Road follows Ingrid Betancourtwho ran for President of Colombia, she was kidnapped by the Marxist revolutionary terrorist organization the FARC.

04/25/2017

04/25/2017

Congratulations to Ben Guillory and the Robey Theatre Company on opening night of Dr. Du Bois and MIss Ovington!

04/10/2017

Don't miss Dr. Du Bois and Miss Ovington opening April 22 at the LATC by 2017 Otto Awardee The Robey Theatre Company! Click here for tickets (https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/970725)

W. E. B. Du Bois and Mary White Ovington, two courageous leaders across the color line, co-founders of the NAACP, find themselves unexpectedly alone in their New York City office on a Sunday morning, June 1915. Infuriated over the decision of white board members to curtail his autonomy, Dr Du Bois i...

04/04/2017

Congratulations on a much deserved Jacob's Pillow Dance Award for 2011 Otto Awardee Liz Lerman!

Ms. Lerman, a choreographer whose art focuses on community engagement, will receive the$25,000 prize.