SVRR Spkr Series: Teatro Visión Supports Local Storytellers & Cultural Heritage

Topic Information
On Wednesday, June 3, 2026, Silicon Valley Rainbow Rotary is pleased to host Italia Bautista Barcenas from Teatro Visión. Teatro Visión is San Jose's Chicanx theater company. With over 40 years of service to the community, their work amplifies the voices of Latinxs, creates a dignified and empowering sense of identity, inspires action, builds respect and understanding, and explores the social and psychological experiences of Latinxs.

About the speaker
Italia Bautista Barcenas is Teatro Visión's Community Engagement and Marketing Manager. She is a bilingual community advocate and storyteller, dedicated to uplifting community voices through creativity and collaboration. Her personal and educational journey nurtured her passion for theater, acting, and the shared sense of community. With a deep belief in the power of media and storytelling, she is committed to using her creativity to empower and represent her community authentically.
Italia earned her BA in Media and Cultural Studies from UC Riverside, and since returning to the Bay Area, she has worked with organizations dedicated to cultural equity, accessible media education and production, and civic engagement. Grounded in her love for the arts and her belief in representation, Italia looks forward to continuing her work at Teatro Visión by fostering meaningful connections with community members and helping to build platforms where art, culture, and identity can thrive together.

How to Join this Event
Our general meetings are hybrid:
- Join us in person in the upstairs conference room at the Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center located at 938 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126.
- Join us via Zoom by sending an email to [svrainbowrotary@gmail.com](mailto:svrainbowrotary@gmail.com) and we’ll provide the Zoom meeting link.