Memphis lies on the banks of the Mississippi River in the southwestern-most corner of Tennessee. Known as the “Home of the Blues” and as the “Birthplace of Rock & Roll,” Memphis has a small-town feel with a big-city vibe. Most visitors to the city usually visit the historic Civil Rights Museum, the Peabody Hotel, Elvis Presley’s Graceland home, and have a few drinks on Beale Street. Little do most visitors know that alongside Memphis’s renowned tourist destinations lies a thriving local theatre scene, including more than fifteen small companies, each with a unique mission and composition.
One of the sparkling gems of this community is the Cazateatro Bilingual Theatre Group. Since 2010, this company has been creating events “to spread and share our Latin American culture through the scenic arts in order to create a unifying bridge for our communities, stressing the importance of bilingual education and the richness of...