Theatre Commons Los Angeles
LA theatre is bold, local, and alive. Theatre Commons LA helps it thrive — connecting artists, companies, and audiences so more stories make it to the stage and more people find their way to a seat.
Make it easier to make theatre in Los Angeles
Make it easier to find and enjoy theatre in our community
Make the ecosystem more equitable, transparent, and connected
Join us as we build the LA theatre future together.
Why we’re here
Los Angeles makes great theatre. We bring the people who make it — and the people who love it — closer together.
Our mission
To serve and advance a vibrant and inclusive theatre community in Los Angeles.
Our vision
A city where theatre is equitable, connected, and thriving — on every stage, in every neighborhood.
What we do
Connect artists, companies, and audiences
Share resources and practical tools
Listen, learn, and adapt our programs to what the community needs
Advocate for the funding, partnerships, and participation that help LA theatre flourish
How we work
Open doors: Everyone is welcome — from emerging artists to established institutions
Real access: Clear info, usable programs, and fair pathways to support
Shared voice: Members help shape decisions and direction
Reflect the city: Leadership and opportunities that mirror LA’s diversity
Community-first: We stay responsive to what you tell us
Respect in practice: We follow clear ground rules so conversations build trust
Our story
In August 2021, a group of longtime LA theatre makers came together to imagine something new: a commons for our city’s theatre ecosystem. Different backgrounds, shared purpose. That’s how TCLA began — and how we keep going.
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