History[edit]

The theatre was founded in 2003 with a grant from philanthropist Z. Clark Branson. Directors Jessica Kubzansky and Michael Michetti were named co-artistic directors.^[1]


In 2019, Kubzansky was named sole artistic director.^[2]


The organization has been honored numerous times, including Ovation, Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle, and Stage Raw Awards, as well as being a two-time recipient of the National Theatre Company Award from the American Theatre Wing.^[3]