Laredo College, community partners honor theater icon with stage rededication
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(Laredo, Texas)-In a heartfelt tribute to one of Laredo’s most revered theatrical figures, Laredo College, the Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez Foundation (GLMF) and Joe Arciniega proudly rededicated the Stanley A. Keilson Stage at the Guadalupe and Lilia Martinez Fine Arts Center Theater this weekend in honor of the late Laredo icon. The celebration took place on June 28, 2025, exactly 100 years after Stanley Keilson’s birth.
The event marked a significant moment in Laredo College’s history honoring the enduring legacy of Keilson, an LC retiree, educator, actor, mentor and community icon who joined the faculty of then-Laredo Junior College (LJC) in 1952.At LJC, Keilson served as Theater Director and Chairman of the Department of Speech and Drama. Although he officially retired in 1985, he continued teaching part-time until 1992, dedicating 40 years of service to the institution.
Over the decades, Keilson inspired generations of students through his passion for the performing arts and his belief in the transformative power of speech and drama education. His influence extended beyond the classroom as he co-revived the Laredo Little Theatre and directed landmark productions such as “My Fair Lady,” “Death of a Salesman” and “The Fantasticks.”“Stanley Keilson was a visionary whose impact on Laredo College and our community is immeasurable,” Laredo College President Dr. Minita Ramírez said. “Through his dedication to the arts and education, he helped shape the identity of our institution and inspired countless students to find their voice.
