Cristina Bringas lives in Mexico where she studies - and teaches - film criticism. she also has a Masters Degree in Cultural Management, which was invaluable when she worked as a Marketing Intern at the Playhouse during the Summer of 2010. Here, she shares some thoughts about her experience.
Hi! My name is Cristina and I spent six weeks as an intern during the Summer. I came with a lot of expectations and desires to learn about theater management and working in another culture. I must say that everything was better than I expected.
Having the opportunity to live in LA and work in San Gabriel was a huge and indescribable opportunity to learn about Cultural Diversity as a basis for running a theater. I never imagined how a city with such a wide range of cultures could be managed, but in San Gabriel, they do it greatly in order to have such an outstanding city to live and work in.
The Mission Playhouse is a magical space with deep roots and they create possibilities and encourage every kind of show for every kind of artist who provide a piece of the identity of the communities that live in the City.
As someone who believes that the Arts have the power to enrich and strengthen the human spirit, I can see that how important the Mission Playhouse is to the continuing development of the City of San Gabriel.
Being here in San Gabriel for a month and a half, producing the brochure, knowing all these great people, is definitely one of the best things that ever happened to me. I am looking forward to the time when I can come back to California and experience more of this great world that surrounds us. I feel very proud to know that I was helpful to the Mission Playhouse, and that my small contribution helped to bring Arts and Culture to the City.
Now, after my return to Mexico, and after a while since I left Los Angeles and San Gabriel, I know that I am a better person, because I learned things about the Theatre, about myself, and of course, about the world itself. I can't be grateful enough for this opportunity.
As someone who believes that the Arts have the power to enrich and strengthen the human spirit, I can see that how important the Mission Playhouse is to the continuing development of the City of San Gabriel.
Being here in San Gabriel for a month and a half, producing the brochure, knowing all these great people, is definitely one of the best things that ever happened to me. I am looking forward to the time when I can come back to California and experience more of this great world that surrounds us. I feel very proud to know that I was helpful to the Mission Playhouse, and that my small contribution helped to bring Arts and Culture to the City.
Now, after my return to Mexico, and after a while since I left Los Angeles and San Gabriel, I know that I am a better person, because I learned things about the Theatre, about myself, and of course, about the world itself. I can't be grateful enough for this opportunity.
Enjoy this World of Arts and Culture that lives at the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse - it's yours!
Cristina
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