Mission

Mission Statement

The Sacred Fools Theater Company is an organization committed to create, sustain and nurture live theatre in Los Angeles. In the evolving reality of the theater of today, we are continually searching for new and inspiring artists to partner with and foster. While our specific focus is on work that is intrinsically theatrical, we also strive to create opportunities for both established peers and emerging artists, especially from historically under-represented backgrounds. We seek to be a theatrical hub, providing and sharing our resources to create a community of communities.

Short History

We believe theater is a collective art between the artists and the audience, and, as such, we are always seeking ways to reach out and bring theater to underserved populations.

In the spring of 1997, veteran stage actor John Sylvain and a handful of fellow artists created Sacred Fools Theater Company, a new theater company in which members would support each other's work and foster a safe environment where artists could take risks. Over 100 mainstage productions, earning over 160 nominations and 100 awards, were to come. In addition to its successful mainstage productions, Sacred Fools has also been committed to developing new work and being an active participant in our community through a variety of free and low-cost offerings, including off-night workshops, productions, and educational opportunities. In 2016, Sacred Fools moved to its new theater space on Hollywood's Theatre Row. With help from generous donors, we now operate four spaces, and not only still produce our own work, but also serve as a popular and necessary rental house for independent productions in the Los Angeles theater community.