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

Shows: Summer Musical, Class on Stage®

Texas A&M International University

Sam Johnson Experimental Theater

5201 University Boulevard, Laredo, Texas 78041

Shows: Winter Show

Laredo College

Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez Fine Arts Center Theater

West End Washington Street, Laredo, Texas 78040

Shows: Summer Musical, Class on Stage®

Laredo Center for the Arts

500 San Agustin Avenue, Laredo, Texas 78040

Shows: Winter Show

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

Laredo Theater Guild International’s mission is to create exceptional theater that educates and inspires.

Vision

Bridging Arts and Minds.

President's Message

“It’s certainly not what I expected.” “It’s high-quality programming right here in our hometown.” “Wow. Wow. Wow”

These are a few of the comments we have heard throughout our 15 years of existence. While Laredo Theater Guild, affectionately known as LTGI, provides community theater, we strive to provide exceptional quality theater throughout our community. We get the luxury of performing in many of our city venues with our partnerships with Texas A&M International University, Laredo College as well as Laredo Center for the Arts.

As a 501(c)3 non-profit, we are completely volunteer-based with no paid staff. Our actors do this for the love of performing. Our board is committed to bringing productions to life and performing the day-to-day tasks of overseeing our non-profit.

We are ever grateful to our patrons who pulled us out of the pandemic and made our 2023 season PHENOMINAL!  We had record-setting attendance in our summer musical of Little Mermaid and the rock-out hit of Hedwig and the Angry Inch as well as our Class on Stage production of Frankenstein. Thank you for showing us you still love live theater and being together.

Please continue your patronage by coming to shows and bringing your family and friends. Thank you for the gifts of extra donations and gift giving. Anytime you want to volunteer and join our cast and crew up front and behind the scenes, just reach out to us.

Looking forward to seeing you in the audience again very soon.

Telissa Lueckenotte Molano
AIA, RID, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, CNU-A

Board Members / Advisors

Marco González, Artistic Director

Telissa Lueckenotte Molano, President

Vernon Carroll, President Emeritus

Celia Hernández, Vice President

Jennifer Beckelhymer, Treasurer

Stephanie Solís Schnyder, Recording Secretary

Dr. Celina T. Oliveira, Corresponding Secretary

John Maxstadt, Parliamentarian

José Flores, Historian

Karol Batey, Inventory Officer

Karen Estes Mejía, Past President

Bryon “Andy” Alford               Linda López Howland

Suzanne Hansen Alford             Susie Laurel

Hacel Arias                    Brian Manning-Spindt

Gigi Caballero                  Henry Mejía

Casandra Canales                Julio Méndez

Dr. Mary Grace Galván Carroll         Chris Morgan

Daniel Castillo                  Ana Lu Ramírez

Debbie Goldberg                 Russell Simpson

Allie Howland                  Jessica Verastigui

Standing Committee Chairs

Artistic – Marco González Education – Open

Finance – Jennifer Beckelhymer Fundraising – Celia Hernández Marketing – Henry Mejía

Ad Hoc Committee Chairs

Board Handbook – Celia Hernández Production Handbook – Open

Advisors

Joe Arciniega              Suzy Mayo ✝

Teena Arciniega            Hortense Offerle ✝

Dr. Pablo Arenaz            Veronica Ramírez Melissa González, San Antonio     Dr. Claudia San Miguel

Michael González            Raul C. Staggs, Los Angeles

Candy Hein               Julia Vera, Los Angeles mas Mitchell