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Artists in Costa Rica Ask for Loan to Restore National Theater

Artists argued that art is not an expense but an investment and recalled that the National Theater — recently declared a national symbol — is considered by many as the home of Costa Rican art.

Q&A: Donald Trump and “Building the Wall” with Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Robert Schenkkan

Robert Schenkkan, playwright, screenwriter and actor, sat down with The Tico Times to talk about Donald Trump, “Building the Wall,” and his play being performed in Central America by a Costa Rican theater group.

Teatro Espressivo brings message of peace to National Theater anniversary

The theater’s anniversary celebrations also showcase this country’s generations of international residents, its rich yet accessible artistic traditions, and its historic commitment to peace.

‘The Dictator’s Granddaughter’ premieres in San José

Natalia Arias stars as a young woman trying to reconcile her childhood memories with some hard truths.

Choreographer and former Costa Rican resident MaryLu Tosi dies at 91

MaryLu Tosi was ubiquitous on the Little Theatre Group stage during her years in Costa Rica.

VIDEO: This weekend’s Transitarte Festival

A look at this weekend's festivities in San José.

5 questions for a Costa Rican musician and artisan

"A notebook can be a door to thousands of worlds." Francisco Cascante chats with The Tico Times about his handmade notebooks and his other artistic facets.

Arts, culture and Mother’s Day: the week ahead in Costa Rica

In this Mother's Day edition of our Calendar, check out live music, art, dining and a Pancha Carrasco celebration (what's that? Read on).

What not to miss at Costa Rica’s National Arts Festival

A look at highlights of the upcoming National Arts Festival in the Southern Zone.

5 questions for a Costa Rican puppeteer

Puppeteer Berny Abarca is making history as the producer of a new play that will tour China.

Little Theatre Group unveils latest production

The Little Theatre Group shakes things up in Escazú.
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