Building on the legacy of Santa Rosa’s original vaudeville California Theatre (1923-77), The California opened in September, 2022 with the goal of offering a variety of cultural activities, including live music, comedy, theater, dance, lectures, classes and more in the heart of downtown Santa Rosa. The new event venue, which has flexible bar and cabaret-style seating, is home of resident theater companies Left Edge Theatre and Young Actors Studio (previously in residence at the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts from 2015 to 2022).
Our Mission
To champion the performing arts in Santa Rosa for all.. We connect people with one another and with art that can enrich their lives. We embrace patrons, visitors, artists and community members from all backgrounds. We provide exceptional service to our resident companies and to all who present or experience the arts at The California.
Donation and Sponsorship Opportunities
If you would like to support our organization, we offer a range of donation and sponsorship packages, including Naming Rights, Capital Campaign, Performance & Event Space, Arts Education, Professional Theater Company, Theater for Children, Music Series, Comedy Series, Lecture-Series, Community events.
For more information, please contact us at info@caltheatre.com | 707-664-PLAY
VICKI MARTINEZ - PRESIDENT
JENNY HOLLINGWORTH - SECRETARY
JOHN MEISLAHN - TREASURER
CINDY BRILLHART TRUE
TERRY SANDERS
JOE WINKLER
ARGO THOMPSON - CHIEF ETERNAL OPTIMIST
VICKI MARTINEZ - REALIST
DAVID L. YEN - PRODUCING ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, LEFT EDGE THEATRE
ANTHONY MARTINEZ - YOUTH PROGRAM DIRECTOR, YOUNG ACTORS STUDIO
JENNY HOLLINGWORTH - COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
KIMBERLY KALEMBER - DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
SERENA ELIZE FLORES - BAR MANAGER
ZANE WALTERS - FRONT OF HOUSE MANAGER
LULU THOMPSXN - BOX OFFICE MANAGER
APRIL GEORGE - TECH DIRECTOR /RESIDENT LIGHTING DESIGNER
RYAN SEVERT - SOUND ENGINEER
CHERYL KING - MARKETING COORDINATOR
MOISES ARTEGA RAMIREZ - COOK
SARAH ARCHER - BARTENDER
TENNESSY ELLEDGE - BARTENDER
KATALINA MOTLEY - WAIT STAFF
AISLING DONAHUE - WAIT STAFF
MILO THOMPSON - WAIT STAFF
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