Ensembles from Spain and Mexico join local Latino troupes in the Goodman Theatre’s first-ever showcase of readings, performances, and discussions in both Spanish and English. Coordinated by Henry Godinez, the fest features work by Chicago’s Teatro Vista, Aguijon Theater Company, and Teatro Luna as well as Mexico’s Certain Inhabitants’ Theatre and Spain’s Compania Marta Carrasco. The Goodman Latino Theater Festival runs July 7-20 at the Goodman Theatre, 170 N. Dearborn. Times and ticket prices vary as shown in the schedule below; for reservations and more information, call 312-443-3800 or log on to www.goodman-theatre.org.

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This private event features a discussion by festival director Henry Godinez and Mario Ernesto Sanchez, founder of the International Hispanic Theater Festival in Miami. 6 PM; by invitation only.

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