top of page

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

Board of Directors

VICKI MARTINEZ - PRESIDENT

JENNY HOLLINGWORTH - SECRETARY

JOHN MEISLAHN - TREASURER 

CINDY BRILLHART TRUE 

TERRY SANDERS

JOE WINKLER

Staff

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

WHO WE ARE

OUR STORY

bottom of page