- About Us
- Our History
- Mission / Vision
- President's Message
- Board Members / Advisors
About Us
About Us
Laredo Theater Guild International (LTGI) exists as a 501c3 nonprofit community based theater organization presenting a season of quality theatrical productions at Texas A&M International University and Laredo College, within their fine performance venues at the Center for the Fine and Performing Arts and at the Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez Foundation Center, respectively.
Laredo Theater Guild International productions will include classical and contemporary dramas, comedies, musicals, and single performer shows, selected from among known Broadway, Off-Broadway and Regional Theater works. The primary goal of this endeavor is to provide relevant theatrical entertainment of the highest caliber, while growing and developing the local performer, production, audience, and patron communities.
Laredo Theater Guild International partners with local institutions to present productions for the public. These institutions allow our organization to utilize their production venues to provide the best possible shows for our audiences.
Venues:
Texas A&M International University
Center for the Fine and Performing Arts Theater
5201 University Boulevard, Laredo, Texas 78041
Texas A&M International University
Sam Johnson Experimental Theater
5201 University Boulevard, Laredo, Texas 78041
Laredo College
The Shoebox Theater
Building T-30
Hudson Street, Laredo, Texas 78040
Laredo College
Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez Fine Arts Center Theater
West End Washington Street, Laredo, Texas 78040
Laredo Center for the Arts
500 San Agustin Avenue, Laredo, Texas 78040
Our History
Our History
Laredo Theater Guild International (LTGI) exists as a 501c3 nonprofit community based theater organization presenting a season of quality theatrical productions at Texas A&M International University and Laredo College, within their fine performance venues at the Center for the Fine and Performing Arts and at the Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez Foundation Center, respectively.
Laredo Theater Guild International productions will include classical and contemporary dramas, comedies, musicals, and single performer shows, selected from among known Broadway, Off-Broadway and Regional Theater works. The primary goal of this endeavor is to provide relevant theatrical entertainment of the highest caliber, while growing and developing the local performer, production, audience, and patron communities.
Mission / Vision
Mission / Vision
Mission
Laredo Theater Guild International’s mission is to create exceptional theater that educates and inspires.
Vision
Bridging Arts and Minds.
President's Message
President's Message
Coming Soon
Board Members / Advisors
Board Members / Advisors
Karol Batey, Artistic Director
Celia Hernández, President
Vernon Carroll, President Emeritus
Stephanie Solís Schnyder, Vice President
Gerardo “Ray” Cantu – Recording Secretary
Dr. Celina T. Oliveira, Corresponding Secretary
John Maxstadt, Parliamentarian
José Flores, Historian
Jessica Verastigui – Inventory Officer
Telissa Lueckenotte Molano, Past President
| Bryon “Andy” Alford | Susie Laurel |
| Suzanne Hansen Alford | Dr. Rafael Mangual |
| Marilyn Bautista | Dr. Gilberto Martinez, Jr. |
| Gigi Caballero de Flores | Henry Mejía |
| Casandra Canales | Julio Méndez |
| Dr. Mary Grace Galvan Carrol | Chris Morgan |
| Debbie Goldberg | Ana Lu Ramírez |
| Jesus Gonzalez | Russell Simpson |
| Allie Howland | Christina Soto |
| Linda López Howland | Roland Vela |
| Dr. John Kilburn |
Standing Committee Chairs
Fundraising – Stephanie Solís Artistic – Dr. Karol Batey
Finance – Karen Mejia Marketing – Linda López Howland
Education & Community Outreach – Vacant
Advisors
| Joe Arciniega | Dr. Minita Ramirez |
| Teena Arciniega | Veronica Ramírez |
| Candy Hein | Dr. Claudia San Miguel |
| Marco Gonzalez | Raul C. Staggs, Los Angeles |
| Melissa González, San Antonio | Julia Vera, Los Angeles |
