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The Unusual Suspects Theatre Company (US) has been empowering teens to make positive choices for over 15 years. US promotes the healthy transformation of incarcerated and other under-served youth through participation in theatre arts. Our programs cultivate pride, racial tolerance and social consciousness.

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NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED AWARD RECIPIENT

The President's Committee on Arts & Humanities is proud to announce that US received the nation's highest honor for after-school arts programming, the Coming Up Taller award. Youth participant Jose Ramirez and founder Laura Leigh Hughes, accepted the award from the First Lady, Laura Bush at The White House along with Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, Dana Gioia.

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FUNDRAISING GOAL UPDATE
Thanks to your support, we've been able to raise over $150,000 (100% of our goal) through our 15 Years, 15 Voices campaign! Together we are providing youth with a voice and creative outlet.

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In the past year US celebrated its birthday by spotlighting 15 voices from the last 15 years. These voices represented the community of youth, artists, staff, volunteers, funders and partners that have been such an important part of our history. Your contributions totaled more than $150,000 and will help us make the next 15 years as transformative as the last.

Read about our latest voice!

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Upcoming Events

Next Event:

Life. Love. Lies!
Or Vida. Amor. ¡Mentiras!
Written and Performed by Pacoima Parents

June 13, 2009 @ 1:00 PM
at Pacoima Charter Elementary School
11016 Norris Avenue, Pacoima, CA 91331
Free Admission

The play is being presented in Spanish and English.
After the show, join the community network in an important discussion about the themes of the play, including teen pregnancy, domestic violence, drug abuse, social isolation and gang involvement. Lunch will be provided.

For more info or to RSVP contact (213) 488-8488 ext. 201

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