La Pocha Nostra

La Pocha Nostra is a cross-disciplinary performance troupe that seeks to erase borders between art and politics, practice and theory, and artist and spectator. The company’s work speaks to the lives of Chicanx, Latinx, and marginalized people in the Bay Area and beyond. La Pocha Nostra reaches more than 8,000 audience members each year through performances ranging from solo readings to large-scale productions, as well as intensive learning opportunities, including classes and workshops. This grant to La Pocha Nostra advances the Program’s Communities strategy.

La Pocha Nostra is a cross-disciplinary company that seeks to erase borders between art and politics, practice and theory, artist and spectator. The company creates performances that speak to the lives of Chicanos, Latinos, and marginalized people throughout the world, providing an artistic home for a diverse network of international artists. La Pocha Nostra annually reaches more than 8,000 audience members both locally and beyond, in performances ranging from solo readings to large scale productions. In addition, the company regularly offers a suite of workshops, artist camps, and university residencies. Renewed funding will support ongoing efforts to build operational capacity and expand the organization’s local performances.