The Chicago Latino Theater Alliance (CLATA)

(Bio as of September 2026)

THE CHICAGO LATINO THEATER ALLIANCE (CLATA) is a leading advocate for local Latino theater companies and artists and the producer of Destinos: Chicago International Latino Theater Festival, one of the largest Latino theater festivals in the country. Now in its ninth year, this boldly Latine, multilingual, and intergenerational festival presents acclaimed local work alongside productions from across the United States and Latin America. Through Destinos and its year-round programming, CLATA creates opportunities and helps build audiences while strengthening Latino theater’s vital contribution to Chicago’s standing as a global arts and culture destination.