Luis Saguar

A message on Facebook from Bay Area playwright Trevor Allen alerted me to some sad news last night: Local actor Luis Saguar passed away on July 8 at the age of 52 of a terminal illness.

Saguar was a founding member of the inventive, San Francisco-based theatre company Campo Santo, the resident theatre company at Intersection for the Arts. Over more than 15 years with the collective, he helped to bring to life new plays by the likes of Denis Johnson, Jessica Hagedorn and Octavio Solis. Saguar was instrumental in connecting diverse audiences with live performance by telling stories that reflected on and impacted individuals and communities. I always enjoyed watching him perform. He brought a pungent animal energy to drama and was also a lively and touching comedian.

Intersection is mounting a campaign to raise money to lend support to Saguar's family during this harrowing time. If you would like to donate, please click here.
July 10, 2009 7:37 AM | | Comments (6)

6 Comments

By Andre Comstock on July 16, 2009 4:43 PM

Louie my little brother, it was so sad to hear that you passed on. My prayers are with you and your young family. I know you are in a good place with our Lord. Say hello to my mom who passed away this year as well. Please let me know if there will be a memorial. God bless Andre and family from DC

By Debra Porupsky on July 14, 2009 11:36 PM

Luis...I love you! I will really miss you.

By Toni Rafter on July 13, 2009 11:37 AM

Louie I miss U much... now you can grandma can tell your jokes to each other... grandma always called U screwy Louie...Love you guy..and prayers to your family

By Mitch on July 13, 2009 10:08 AM

Luis, I will miss you, you were always a real sweet man and I will always think of you. You were there for me whenever I needed you and you will be greatly missed and always well thought of.

Love you Luis!!!
Mitch

By Amy on July 12, 2009 6:58 PM

I just heard.....I am so sorry, my brother and I have known Louie since childhood, they were very close friends....He is loved....very , very much!
Much love to you Louie!

By Celia Maurice on July 11, 2009 11:26 PM

Please let me know if there will be a memorial. I was very close to Luis fir a period of time

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