Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Friday 28 August 2026
Session #1: The Scholars Mixtape
4:45 p.m. PDT (San Diego, UTC -7) / 7:45 p.m. EDT (New York, UTC -4)
A little bomba, a little broadway. Latiné and Caribbean musicals are often a mixtape of styles and genres from son to mariachi to plena to hip-hop, all wrapped up in American show tunes. But what even is a Latinx musical, and who gets to decide what qualifies? Join Dr. Daphnie Sicre, Dr. Jorge Huerta, Dr. Teddy Rodriguez, Dr. Jade Sotomayor, and musical theatre writer David Davila for a spirited conversation that explores the rich history, vibrant traditions, and bold future of Latiné and Caribbean musical theatre. Together, they'll trace the histories, sounds, and artists that have shaped our beloved form, and imagine where it's headed next.
About 2026 Latinx Theatre Commons Carnaval of New Latinx Musicals
The Latinx Theatre Commons is headed to San Diego with the 2026 LTC Carnaval of New Latinx Musicals! Carnaval will take place 28-30 August 2026, produced in partnership with the University of California San Diego Department of Theatre and Dance, La Jolla Playhouse, and TuYo Theatre.
Join us for the pachanga! Carnaval will be an exuberant celebration of Latinx music and storytelling. It will bring together Latinx theatremakers and theatre decision makers from across the nation to amplify, illuminate, and forward Latinx musical theatre.
The Carnaval serves as an intervention to combat the patterned absence of authentic representation by uplifting Latinx musical theatre writers, composers, lyricists, directors, and music directors. The Carnaval will also feature the rich talent of Latinx musical theatre performers in the Southern California region, and involve participants in rich conversations about the state of Latinx music and musical theatre.
howlround.com/happenings/2026-latinx-theatre-commons-carnaval-new-latinx-musicals
Friday 28 August 2026
Session #1: The Scholars Mixtape
4:45 p.m. PDT (San Diego, UTC -7) / 7:45 p.m. EDT (New York, UTC -4)
A little bomba, a little broadway. Latiné and Caribbean musicals are often a mixtape of styles and genres from son to mariachi to plena to hip-hop, all wrapped up in American show tunes. But what even is a Latinx musical, and who gets to decide what qualifies? Join Dr. Daphnie Sicre, Dr. Jorge Huerta, Dr. Teddy Rodriguez, Dr. Jade Sotomayor, and musical theatre writer David Davila for a spirited conversation that explores the rich history, vibrant traditions, and bold future of Latiné and Caribbean musical theatre. Together, they'll trace the histories, sounds, and artists that have shaped our beloved form, and imagine where it's headed next.
About 2026 Latinx Theatre Commons Carnaval of New Latinx Musicals
The Latinx Theatre Commons is headed to San Diego with the 2026 LTC Carnaval of New Latinx Musicals! Carnaval will take place 28-30 August 2026, produced in partnership with the University of California San Diego Department of Theatre and Dance, La Jolla Playhouse, and TuYo Theatre.
Join us for the pachanga! Carnaval will be an exuberant celebration of Latinx music and storytelling. It will bring together Latinx theatremakers and theatre decision makers from across the nation to amplify, illuminate, and forward Latinx musical theatre.
The Carnaval serves as an intervention to combat the patterned absence of authentic representation by uplifting Latinx musical theatre writers, composers, lyricists, directors, and music directors. The Carnaval will also feature the rich talent of Latinx musical theatre performers in the Southern California region, and involve participants in rich conversations about the state of Latinx music and musical theatre.
howlround.com/happenings/2026-latinx-theatre-commons-carnaval-new-latinx-musicals
