story by Sarah Rushakoff | photos by Angel Ortez
The sky’s the limit. That’s what the sheroes of Cazateatro Bilingual Theatre Group want you to know. Cazateatro, founded in 2006, is unique in Memphis as a bilingual theater company, a vehicle for community education, and a company predominantly helmed by women.
Dorimar Ferrer, Executive Director of the company, says its success comes from a combination of all those attributes. “Our founders decided to fight for a dream of change in our community,” she says. “Because the company is run mostly by women, it has allowed us to break with stereotypes and create the opportunity to talk about diversity and inclusion in our city.”
Company-member Alexandra Carpenter believes Cazateatro achieves its main goal, acting as a bridge between cultures, thanks to the women in charge. “[Our] success is largely due to the female leadership’s nurturing, compassion, respect, and care for the community,” says Carpenter.