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Mission & Values

Theatre Bay Area: By and For Theatremakers Since 1976!

At Theatre Bay Area, we believe that the arts are essential to a healthy and democratic society. We work to nourish our creative community and expand access to the arts for all. Theatre Bay Area is committed to embodying and advancing the values of: community, inclusion, service, impact, and organizational sustainability. To live out our values, TBA is committed to advancing the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) both within our own organization and in the larger field.

We are the largest arts service organization of our kind, supporting the radical creativity of our members with unparalleled access to educational, financial, and professional resources. Now engaging millions of arts participants each year, our members' work is situated at the dynamic intersections of technology, arts, entertainment, and culture.

The result — our region is one of the most vibrant and unique cultural destinations in the world.

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TBA's Mission

To unite, strengthen, promote, and advance the theatre community in the San Francisco Bay Area, working on behalf of our conviction that the performing arts are an essential public good, critical to a healthy and truly democratic society, and invaluable as a source of personal enrichment and growth.

Stated Values & Priorities

TBA is committed to embodying and advancing the values of: community, inclusion, service, impact, and organizational sustainability. To live out our values, TBA is committed to advancing the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) both within our own organization and in the larger field.