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CAATA Members

The Consortium of Asian American Theaters and Artists (CAATA) is the national organization advancing

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The Consortium of Asian American Theaters and Artists (CAATA) is the national organization advancing AANHPI, SWANA, MENA, and Mixed Race theater through collective action, advocacy, and artistic solidarity.

CAATA Members is the organization's membership community, offering access to national conferences and festivals (ConFest), regional gatherings, open forums, online programming, the Godfather Prize for Playwriting, and a customized organizational profile in the CAATA directory. The community provides a space to share resources, build relationships, and advocate collectively on issues affecting Asian American and Pacific Islander artists, including combating yellowface and addressing anti-AAPI hate.

With a Board of Directors drawn from theaters across the US, New Zealand, and Hawai'i, CAATA is genuinely national in scope and deeply connected to the communities it serves, making it the essential membership home for anyone serious about AANHPI, SWANA, MENA, and Mixed Race theater.

Outcomes

  • Connect with a national network of AANHPI theater artists
  • Access national conferences, festivals, and forums
  • Advocate for equity and inclusion in American theater
  • Discover resources and community support

What's included?

  • National Membership Directory

    A customized profile in CAATA's searchable database of Asian American theater organizations and artists.

  • ConFest & Regional Gatherings

    Biennial national Conference and Festival plus regional gatherings across the country.

  • Open Forums & Online Series

    Regular programming covering advocacy, artistic practice, and community building.

  • Godfather Prize for Playwriting

    A national playwriting competition supporting AANHPI, SWANA, MENA, and Mixed Race voices.

Who is this for?

  • AANHPI, SWANA, MENA, and Mixed Race theater artists
  • Theater companies serving AANHPI, SWANA, MENA, and Mixed Race communities
  • Arts administrators and theater educators

About the creator

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Kayla Kim Votapek

Executive Director of CAATA | Theater leader and arts administrator

Kayla Kim Votapek 김난주 (she/her) is the Executive Director of the Consortium of Asian American Theaters and Artists (CAATA), the national organization advancing AANHPI, SWANA, MENA, and Mixed Race theater through collective action, community building,...