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SPECTRUM PARTNERS WITH OVATION TV TO SUPPORT THE LATINO THEATER COMPANY WITH $10,000 STAND FOR THE ARTS AWARD
Spectrum and Ovation TV presented the award at reception for the world premiere of the LTC play "Whittier Boulevard" LOS ANGELES , May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
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[{"type":"text","content":"Spectrum and Ovation TV presented the award at reception for the world premiere of the LTC play \"Whittier Boulevard\"\nLOS ANGELES , May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spectrum today announced the Latino Theater Company received $10,000 through the 2022-2023 Stand For The Arts Awards, a partnership with Ovation TV that recognizes local arts, cultural and educational organizations and programs. Since the initiative started in 2017, Ovation TV and Spectrum have given out 60 awards totaling $600,000 towards arts education. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nLatino Theater Company will use its 2022-2023 Stand For The Arts funding to sustain a home in Downtown Los Angeles for artists and audiences and continue to be a center where the convergence of people, cultures, and ideas contributes to the future.\nA check presentation and cocktail reception took place on April 29 at The Los Angeles Theatre Center. Following the presentation, the Latino Theater Company debuted the world premiere of \"Whittier Boulevard,\" an original, ensemble-devised play directed by José Luis Valenzuela.\n\"Latino Theater Company is honored to be one of the recipients of a Stand For The Arts Award,\" said José Luis Valenzuela, Artistic Director for Latino Theater Company. \"This award demonstrates Ovation TV and Spectrum's commitment to the arts community. With this support, we will be able to further integrate arts and culture into our programs. We are grateful for this recognition and look forward to continuing our work with renewed inspiration.\"\nThe event featured Spectrum and Ovation executives and special guests. In addition, local officials including Sen. Maria Elena Durazo and Asm. Wendy Carillo supported the event.\n\"By recognizing and investing in local arts organizations and programs, Ovation TV and Spectrum are helping to ensure that communities across the country have access to the transformative power of the arts,\" said Sen. Maria Elena Durazo. \"Congratulations to the Latino Theater Company for their well-deserved recognition as a Stand For The Arts Award recipient. Their commitment to supporting LA artists and expanding access to high-quality arts education is truly inspiring, and I am proud to support their important work.\"\n\"The arts play and important and critical role in our overall society,\" said Asm. Wendy Carrillo. \"With the financial support ...