Erica Lauren Ortiz (she/her)

This Library Workers Day, AFSCME salutes the workers who power public libraries. The White House is defunding the only federal agency that supports libraries, the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

We are challenging the move in court: www.afscme.org/press/releas...

My girlies group text is more secure than the nation.

#BUTHEREMAILS

two men are talking and one of them says " i do not think it means what you think it means .. " ALT: two men are talking and one of them says " i do not think it means what you think it means .. "

Today a troll/hater told me to be "indecent and thorough"

Proud to co-lead in this advocacy effort. Thank you to @aclu.org and the field for the support!

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After firing the Black chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and top ranking Black officials, Trump's Pentagon is now deleting thousands of images of Black service members, women, and LGBT references in an effort to stamp out diversity.

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Artists Mount 1st Amendment Challenge to New NEA Grant Requirements Filed by the ACLU on behalf of theatre organizations, including TCG, the suit is aimed at a new anti-trans guideline recently added by the endowment.

BREAKING NEWS: @aclu.org has filed lawsuit on behalf of artists and theatre organizations, including TCG, to challenge a new #NEA grant guideline mandating that applicants comply with the president’s anti-trans “gender ideology” executive order to receive funding. via @americantheatre.bsky.social:

TCG’s Theatre Facts: Some Revenue Growth but a Drop in Assets TCG's newest annual report of U.S. theatres' financial health, which covers 2023, shows plenty of cause for concern amid signs of resilience and promise.

TCG’s newest annual report of U.S. theatres’ financial health, which covers 2023, shows plenty of cause for concern amid signs of resilience and promise.

www.americantheatre.org/2025/03/03/t...

Ma Dukes was a titan whom I first encountered at about 16 years old. She encouraged us young folk during our first meeting to have more "sticktuity" - to turn our youthful passion into sustained activism. Thanjs for the many lessons along the way.

Ewwwwwwwwww. This is so gross.

Free and Discounted Tickets for Federal Workers In the wake of sweeping layoffs and furloughs across the Federal workforce, many DC-area theatres are offering tickets to those affected.

In the wake of sweeping layoffs and furloughs across the federal workforce, many Washington, DC-area theatres are offering complimentary and discounted tickets to those affected. Via @theatrewash.bsky.social: theatrewashington.org/updates/free...

Hey, artists, in case you were wondering if your work matters: I'm a scientist working on climate change and biodiversity, and I would not be who I am today without The Lorax, The Secret of NIMH, Watership Down, The Last Unicorn, and The X-Files. I know I'm not alone. Thank you for all you do.

National Free Speech and Art Organizations Warn of a “Golden Age” of Propaganda and a “Starvation Age” for Culture Related Posts Free SpeechI didn't want just the students opinion on Free speech in School (Does it Exist?)… Free SpeechMy experimental film is about the students that try to make themselves known and ...

Today @dramatistsguild.bsky.social @ncacensorship.bsky.social
@artistsatrisk.bsky.social @penamerica.bsky.social and others expressed deep concern over the Trump Administration’s recent moves to impose ideological control over federally funded cultural programs:

#theatresky #artssky #advocacy

Judge blocks Trump administration from terminating DEI-related grants The judge found the administration's mandate that grant recipients do not engage in "equity-related" programs was too broad.

BREAKING: Judge blocks Trump administration from terminating DEI-related grants, calling the president's executive orders too vague to be enforced.

Musk’s Companies Set to Add $613 Billion in Value Since Election First Tesla Inc. surged. Then SpaceX became the world’s most valuable tech startup and xAI nearly doubled its valuation before looking to do it again. Now, X is looking to join Elon Musk’s other compa...

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Black history. American history.

Fairly sure this grey is from trying to lead in this moment.

Actors’ Equity Association Statement on Kennedy Center Cancellation of “Finn” - It is disturbing to see the new leadership of this institution move so swiftly to suppress viewpoints they do not agree with. And it is beyond appalling that the art they find so dangerous is a joyful children’s musical encouraging young people to be true to themselves and follow their dreams.

Actors’ Equity Association Statement on Kennedy Center Cancellation of “Finn” continued - Actors’ Equity Association stands with the company of this production and is watching developments carefully. The union intends to fully enforce our contracts with The Kennedy Center.

Our statement on the Kennedy Center cancellation of the tour Finn, a musical for young audiences. Read the full statement on our website -
www.actorsequity.org/news/PR/Finn...

Google knows everything about me, you, yo mama and your cousin too - but can't "sustain" remembering when it's Black History Month.

That's a Gulf of BS

Please stay, we need ya here.

There is no way to buy tickets for the numerous performances scheduled in the multidisciplinary space. Anna D. Shapiro's play, Eureka Day, about a private school that is forced to examine its vaccine policy after a mumps outbreak, was set to open in early March after being at @mtc-nyc.bsky.social.

Meetings... that part

Someone suggested on FB it would be an AI data center soon and with no tix on sale right now I have to resist spinning rage-fueled theories.

@hesherman.bsky.social captured this screenshot of the new board before the maintenance

The #KennedyCenter website is now "under maintenance".

#theatre #theatersky #arts #artssky #theatrebsky

White House defends blocking AP from event for using 'Gulf of Mexico' The White House blocked the Associated Press from covering two official events on Tuesday because it did not refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America.

UPDATE: The White House defended its decision to block The Associated Press from covering two official events on Tuesday because it did not refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America.

Protect My Public Media Take a stand for the local stations and programs you love.

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'Chilling effect': Arts organizations react to end of DEI initiatives from fed agency The NEA will no longer fund arts programs that promote DEI or "gender ideology." The federal agency has cancelled grants that have funded programs for underserved communities for more than 20 years.

The NEA will no longer fund arts programs that promote DEI or "gender ideology." The federal agency has cancelled grants that have funded programs for underserved communities for more than 20 years.

Trump names loyalist Ric Grenell interim boss of Kennedy Center Grenell held several posts during Trump’s first term, including ambassador to Germany.

So Interim Executive Director isn't a job under the current Kennedy Center structure.... but umm... www.politico.com/news/2025/02...