Land Acknowledgement
We want to acknowledge that we gather on the unceded, ancestral lands, past and present, of the Chumash, the Fernandeño Tataviam, and Gabrielino Tongva (also called the Kizh Nation, kizh being the word for home in the Gabrielino/Tongva language). We honor with gratitude the land itself and the people who have stewarded it throughout the generations.
For those of us, who are not Indigenous to this land, we must acknowledge the lasting impact of the California genocide on its native peoples. This calls us to commit to continuing to learn how to be better stewards of the land we are honored to inhabit as well.
Theatricum’s Mission Statement
Will Geer founded Theatricum Botanicum in 1973. Our mission is to engage, educate and entertain audiences of all ages by presenting thought-provoking classics, socially relevant plays, and education programs in a beautiful, natural outdoor sanctuary for the arts.
By passing on a sense of history to young people and adults alike, great works of art inform their present and inspire their future.
A true renaissance theatre, we offer a diversity of programming from Shakespeare to poetry to folk music to the development of future playwrights – all to help understand the world we live in and to embrace our shared humanity.
Anti-Racism Statement
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum commits to ongoing anti-racist education, reflection, and action. We examine and refine our service to the BIPOC members of our community through a continuous cycle of accountability that involves everyone associated with Theatricum. Our Company acknowledges the harm caused by centering whiteness at the expense of BIPOC artists and patrons. We strive to ensure that the content, methodologies, and teaching artists for our arts education programs reflect and support our BIPOC student audiences. It is incumbent upon us to improve equity on our stages and in our leadership year after year, through a commitment to anti-racism that is integrated at every level of our organization.
Accessibility Resources
- The parking lot fee is waived for guests with handicap placards.
- Large print scripts are available at the box office to read along with the show.
- ASL interpretation is available at select performances. Contact the box office for more information.
- Contact boxoffice@theatricum.com for seating and accessibility accommodations.
Feedback
As we strive to be more accountable to our community, Theatricum welcomes feedback on these policies from anyone who identifies as part of a group historically marginalized by predominantly white theatre institutions. Please feel free to contact us.