With support from the California Arts Council, CASA 0101 will develop, workshop and produce an original stage musical, “Arena: A House Musical”. It follows a group of friends discovering their voice during a turbulent time when HIV/AIDS infections rose 130% among LGBTQ Latinos in the 1990’s in Los Angeles. It explores the stories, through house music of the era, of those who came together to build strength, community and resilience in the face of adversity, social backlash and tragic death.
CASA 0101 programs include a full season of theatrical plays, art exhibits, and a full arts education program. Plays presented are mostly new works developed at Casa 0101 highlighting the multifaceted Latinx experience and featuring emerging artists. Established works are also presented with an emphasis and commitment to bringing diversity to its casts, designers, producers and crews. Classes in acting, writing, dance and singing are offered at no cost to youth and at low cost to adults. Art exhibits feature local up-and-coming and established artists. Each year CASA 0101 presents 6-8 main stage theatrical productions, 3-5 art exhibits, and thirty 10-week classes, reaching approximately 12,000 audience members a year and 800 students per year.

