2026 Events & Programs Vision
Igniting community fire through storytelling, mentorship, and production—fueling a cultural legacy rooted in Santa Ana while expanding regional and national reach.
What's to come!
AMOR
Y AMISTAD
A Toast to Amor y Amistad - Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble opens its season once again with A Toast to Amor y Amistad, a vibrant fundraising celebration honoring love, friendship, and Latina culture. This annual signature event brings together art, spirits, music, and community to support our mission of uplifting Latina artists and amplifying untold stories through theater.
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Saturday, February 28, 2026, from: 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Alta Baja Market RSVP LINK
BOOK RELEASE
Breath of Fire celebrates 10 years of radical storytelling, community building, and cultural resilience. To honor this milestone, we will create and launch FUEGO: A 10-Year Anthology that will showcase the diverse voices, talents, and lived experiences that have shaped our ensemble and our broader community. This anthology will be a collective offering: a space to preserve our stories, uplift underrepresented voices, and inspire future generations.
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Initial book release at A Toast to Amor Y Amistad event​.
Purchase details to come.
SPRING Co-Production
Joy in Uncertainty: A Glory Chicken Adventure by Sigrid Gilmer
Presented by the Theatre Dept of California State Fullerton University in partnership with Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble. This new play development and commission as part of the BIPOC SUPER HERO PROJECT
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May 1-9, 2026
Location: Grand Central Arts Theater in DTSA for Ages 6 and up!
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MASTER CLASSES
A Series of Master Classes led by leading artists, playwrights and authors.
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SALONS
Gatherings of community fire, a way to share stories, uplift Latinx voices, and inspire ongoing support for Breath of Fire. Guests will be invited to make a donation, take home a copy of the anthology, and leave with the feeling of being part of something special.
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More Details to Come
Ongoing Community Programming
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Fall Stage Reading
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Quarterly open writing sessions + office hours at BOFTLE HQ.
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Advanced Writers’ Cohort: mentorship with nationally recognized playwrights.
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Reconnection with dramaturgy networks to support script development.
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