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.
WHO WE ARE
OUR
STORY
Our Resident Programs
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
JENNY HOLLINGWORTH - PRESIDENT
JOHN MEISLAHN - TREASURER / SECRETARY
TERRY SANDERS
CHRIS DiNARDO
DANA HUNT
ARGO THOMPSON - CHIEF ETERNAL OPTIMIST
SERENA ELIZE FLORES - GREAT MANIFESTOR / ARTISTIC DIRECTOR LEFT EDGE THEATRE
ANTHONY MARTINEZ - YOUTH PROGRAM DIRECTOR, YOUNG ACTORS STUDIO
LULU THOMPSXN - DIRECTOR OF HOSPITALITY & BOX OFFICE
BRITTANY HASBANY - MARKETING MANAGER
CHERYL KING - BOOKINGS & MARKETING COORDINATOR / DIRECTOR FORBIDDEN KISS
VICKI MARTINEZ - PRODUCTION MANAGER - YOUNG ACTORS STUDIO
SARAH ARCHER - BARTENDER
JEFF BASHAM - BARTENDER
ALLISON LOVEGOOD - BARTENDER
KATALINA MOTLEY - BARTENDER
ZANE WALTERS - BARTENDER
PETER MATHENY SCHUSTER - LEAD SOUND TECH
ANGEL ROSE - SOUND & LIGHT TECH
SETH DAHLGREN - WAIT STAFF, SOUND TECH
VERO - BOX OFFICE STAFF
MILO THOMPSON - WAIT STAFF, KITCHEN STAFF, BOX OFFICE STAFF