mission and vision
Our mission is to serve as the voice of the Filipino American community by engaging in active cultural work that celebrates the community's rich history and culture.

Our vision is a vibrant Filipino American community within a multicultural society.

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objectives

• To encourage the development and cultivation of Filipino American artistry
• To promote a theater methodology that is participatory, evocative and vigilant of the encroachment of a dominant culture that perpetuates neocolonialism
• To create opportunities of cultural enrichment and political awareness through partnerships with different cultural and socio-political organizations

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organizational description
Pintig meaning pulse in Pilipino, was founded in April 1991, with a mission to serve as a voice of the Filipino American community by engaging in active cultural work - using art as a means to celebrate the community's rich history and culture. Art serves as a common language that links community members to each other and to those communities with whom similar experiences are shared. In doing so, art empowers the community and renders it a potent force for social change. Pintig believes that a strong voice for the community can be developed through the cultural arts - powerful art with a progressive agenda. We develop plays in which we interpret our own history and experiences, conduct educational and identity workshops for the community, and engage community members to challenge injustice rather than stand silent.

Pintig has produced nine productions since 1991, all of which are original works from Pintig writers and commissioned artists. It has also conducted various theater workshops with different student organizations at several universities in Chicago and professional groups within the Filipino American community. Pintig's membership has grown from a founding core of five cultural organizers to more than 50 active members, all of whom are volunteers.

In addition to Chicago-area performances, Pintig has also performed in several cities across the country including San Francisco, Minneapolis, St. Louis, and Detroit. In addition to US tours, Pintig has performed internationally in Canada, Mexico, and the Philippines.

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programs and activities
Pintig has two main programs, repertory and education, concentrated on developing a core of artist-teachers who are responsible for carrying on the organization's vision, mission, and goals. The repertory program consists of a Fall Production, Spring Tour, and a Winter Festival of New Works. In addition, Pintig conducts a Summer Artistic Training program, which includes workshops on playwriting, acting, and voice. All participants of Pintig productions are required to go through intensive education about Filipino and Filipino American history, and the issues addressed in our Fall Productions.

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