Community Action Update: GOTV in the Arts, 2024

Independent Shakespeare Co.’s Community Action Update podcast returns for a special bonus episode ahead of the November 5th election. Ensemble member and Artistic Associate for Social Justice Carene Rose Mekertichyan interviews Arts for LA’s Director of Policy and Advocacy Ricky Abilez, who shares their work and stresses the importance of voting this — and every — election. She also shares reflections on the importance of voting from community members who attended at Arts for LA’s Voter Activation Day: Martha Demson, President (TPSCA) & Artistic Director (Open Fist Theatre Company); Letitia Fernandez Ivins, Senior Director: Civic Strategies & Partnerships (The Music Center); Leslie Hemstreet, Teacher (GALA Academy); Thien (Tintin) Nguyen, Ticket Operations Coordinator (Center Theatre Group); and Michaela Bulkley, Arts Administrator. Head to iscla.org/justice to find links and information about the individuals and organizations featured in this episode and to learn more about our social justice initiatives.