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Isaac Gutierrez
Isaac Gutierrez is a proud Chicano born in Southern California in the beautiful coastal city of San Diego and raised in the inner city West Side of the historic Alamo City, San Antonio, Texas. As a veteran of the U.S. Navy, who is part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ Community and a person with a visual disability, Isaac has a natural flair in barrio theater and comedy. As a bilingual actor who speaks, reads, and writes both English and Spanish; his adaptability allows for this thespian’s depth in performance to seamlessly transition his acting skills and abilities to complement various targeted theater enthusiasts with theatrical styles that stem from immersive, interactive, and forum. His love for the performing arts began in 1983 at Jeremiah Rhodes Middle School and flourished in his high school years at Sidney Lanier High School. Isaac counts with seven years as an actor, having performed in The Chato’s Bridge Trilogy: Chato’s Bridge, Adelita, Hope and Camaradas; Screaming Into the Void: Pandemic Diaries; and Lup and Lil. Isaac continues his theatrical journey and love for performing, captivating and entertaining audiences of all ages.
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Artist Type: Performing Arts: Actor, Choreographer; Teaching Artist/Instructor
Artist Style: Dance: Hip-Hop; Teaching Artist/Instructor: Group Instruction, Guest Speaker, Instruction for Adults, Instruction for Children, Instruction for Seniors, Multi-Day Artist Residency, Performer for Schools/Classrooms, Private Lessons, Workshop Presenter; Theatre: Cabaret/Variety, Comedy, Drama, Improv, Political, Solo/One-Person; Country Western Line Dance
Artist Statement of Work
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Born in the 70s and raised in the 80s in one of San Antonio’s predominantly low income Latino communities, The Cassiano Homes, I hoped, wished, and dreamed for more representation of color, of the Latino Brown Community in the Arts. There have been many improvements within this century for people of color, 2SLGBTQIA+ and those friends with disabilities in the arts, but more needs to be done; to be more inclusive and to demonstrate acceptance to people of color, 2SLGBTQIA+ and people with disabilities. Through my personal experiences, my disabilities, my adaptability, and my resilience along with the constantly changing world, I proudly, through my craft, represent each and every misrepresented community and person; to inspire, to give hope, show strength and leadership. It is both as an actor and a professional leader in business that I strive to continue to demonstrate leadership through emotional intelligence, self awareness, and the continued push and sharing to always demonstrate and provide opportunity through Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for all.