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).
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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.
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For more information, please contact us at info@caltheatre.com | 707-664-PLAY
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JENNY HOLLINGWORTH - PRESIDENT
JOHN MEISLAHN - TREASURER / SECRETARY
TERRY SANDERS
CHRIS DiNARDO
DANA HUNT
CELIA PETERSON
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ARGO THOMPSON - CHIEF ETERNAL OPTIMIST
SERENA ELIZE FLORES - GREAT MANIFESTOR / ARTISIC LEAD LEFT EDGE THEATRE
ANTHONY MARTINEZ - YOUTH PROGRAM DIRECTOR, YOUNG ACTORS STUDIO
BRITTANY HASBANY - MARKETING MANAGER
LULU THOMPSXN - DIRECTOR OF HOSPITALITY & BOX OFFICE
RYAN SEVERT - LEAD SOUND ENGINEER
CHERYL KING - MARKETING COORDINATOR / DIRECTOR FORBIDDEN KISS
DAVID L. YEN - THE PROCURER - ARTISTIC CIRCLE LEFT EDGE THEATRE
VICKI MARTINEZ - PRODUCTION MANAGER - YOUNG ACTORS STUDIO
SARAH ARCHER - BARTENDER
JEFF BASHAM - BARTENDER
ALLISON LOVEGOOD - BARTENDER
SAVANAH HINMAN - WAIT STAFF
KATALINA MOTLEY - WAIT STAFF
MILO THOMPSON - WAIT STAFF / JANITORIAL
ZANE WALTERS - BAR TENDER
PETER MATHENY SCHUSTER - SOUND TECH
AMY BRAGA - BOX OFFICE ASST.
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