SUMMER SCHEDULE OF
AFFINITY SPACES
What is an "Affinity Space"?
The term "affinity space" was first introduced by James Paul Gee around 2004/2005. Today, there are many definitions, uses & benefits to affinity spaces. For K.B. Theatre Company, "affinity spaces" are fluid safe places for individuals that share similar passions & backgrounds to openly and respectfully converse about various topics. Affinity spaces are not necessarily goal-oriented, but for the summer of 2020, we are hosting affinity space keeping in mind the following goals:
1. To host a safe space for people in the theater community who share similar backgrounds & experiences in order to speak amongst each other about specific topics regarding inclusion in educational institutions & professional workplaces.

​2. To collect qualitative data - anonymously, in the form of open discussions - regarding how inclusion is sometimes "preached" but is not actively being implemented in our educational institutions & professional workplaces.

3. And most importantly, to have open discussions about which steps we believe must to be taken to adequately improve inclusivity & accessibility within our communities.

ALL AGES & EXPERIENCE LEVELS ARE WELCOMED
Please note that Afro-Latinx peoples are welcome & encouraged to participate in both
the Latinx & the Black Communities' Affinity Spaces.
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If you have any questions regarding these events please contact Jesús López at [email protected]

WEEK #1 | The Latinx Community

Saturday, July 11th
11:00 am - 1:00pm (PDT)  |  2:00 - 4:00pm (EDT)
​MODERATOR: Roslyn Cecilia & Elisa Alvarez

WEEK #3 | The Womxn Identity

Saturday, July 25th
11:00 am - 1:00pm (PDT)  |  2:00 - 4:00pm (EDT)
​​MODERATOR: Roslyn Cecilia & Stephanie Carrillo

WEEK #2 | The Black Community

Saturday, July 18th
11:00 am - 1:00pm (PDT)  |  2:00 - 4:00pm (EDT)
​​MODERATOR: Kezia Waters & Elisa Alvarez

WEEK #4 | The Asian & Pacific Islander Community

Saturday, August 1st
11:00 am - 1:00pm (PDT)  |  2:00 - 4:00pm (EDT)
​​MODERATOR: Kelley Ho & Elijah Punzal

WEEK #5 | The LGBTQIA+ Community

Saturday, August 8th
11:00 am - 1:00pm (PDT)  |  2:00 - 4:00pm (EDT)
MODERATOR: Ezra Anisman & Elijah Punzal
Please note that unlike our panels & workshops, our affinity spaces are not open to the public, as we want to provide the best possible experience for all of our participants. Each session will welcome 30 individuals who apply to be part of our discussions.
Please do not let this discourage you from applying as we are hoping to host more of these Affinity Spaces in the near future!

To sing up to any of our AFFINITY SPACES, please follow the link below: