Teatro Vista announced Ricardo Gutiérrez is stepping down as Executive Artistic Director after helming the company’s artistic mission for the past eight years. “I appreciate the honor and opportunity I was given to lead Teatro Vista. It has been a remarkable experience working with an abundantly talented group of artists. I am proud of the work we have done and goals we have accomplished in pursuit of our mission,” said Gutiérrez.

“I had planned to step down after our 2019-2020 season but Covid-19 dramatically altered the timetable. It has become apparent that the safety of resuming theater productions is still a long way off. Stepping down at this moment will give the company time to identify new leadership during this ‘down time.’”

Gutiérrez has been Artistic Director since 2012. During his tenure, Teatro Vista premiered La Havana Madrid, the most successful production in company history, written by and starring Sandra Delgado, and directed by Cheryl Lynn Bruce, both members of the ensemble. Additionally, the company earned long-sought recognition from Chicago’s theater community during his tenure, including a 2019 Special Equity Jeff Award for providing an outstanding platform for depicting Latino voices and experiences within the Chicago theater community for the past 30 years.