At Theatre 831 we create a vibrant hub for our community, uniting through the power of storytelling. Our mission is to empower artists through mentorship, education, fostering empathy, self-awareness and inclusion. We strive to produce innovative, high-quality theatre that resonates with diverse audiences. Together, we make a lasting impact, inspiring creativity and local connection.
After a successful inaugural year as the newly appointed operator of the Colligan Theater — staging 11 musicals, 16 theater camps, several film festivals, dance performances, and more — Theatre 831, that also encompasses All About Theatre (23 years), and Miracles Santa Cruz (2 years) seeks a Managing Director to lead our next phase.
We managed to break even last year, with hard-working volunteers and your funds through SC Gives. We are proud that we: transitioned the theater, hung a repertory lighting plot, rebranded The Colligan as a venue, and hosted a variety of local artists — but it’s not yet sustainable.
We envision operating the Colligan for many years. We need additional leadership to coordinate community efforts and, crucially, build a sustainable fundraising platform. This will help us focus on our mission of making the theater more accessible to local talent.
Your donation is vital for achieving our 2026 goals: producing more professional and youth theater, hosting more diverse community rentals, and presenting more culturally-focused and disability-inclusive performances.
Incredible leadership where all staff focus on process based learning models. Really fun and creative. Incredible quality productions and truly passionate staff. I highly recommend it!
Vanessa K. Santa Cruz, 40+
