CCAE Theatricals is the resident PROFESSIONAL theatre
at THE California Center for the Arts, Escondido
CCAE Theatricals is where artists and audiences come together to ask challenging questions and make space to contend with our past, our shared present and to collectively envision our future.
From Tony Award-winning plays and musicals, to imaginative programs for young audiences, to interactive experiences outside our theater walls, CCAE Theatricals brings people together to inspire discussion and open pathways to new ways of thinking.
A visit to the Center is an invitation to harness the transformative power of theatre to explore the here and now – and together, expand our world’s compassion, understanding and hope.
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OUR MISSION
CCAE Theatricals celebrates the human connection through theatre and education by sharing stories that illuminate the individual experience and cultivate a collective voice.
HISTORY
Our core team has a long history of working in the theatre and performing arts under non-profit organizations including Cabaret at The Merc, The Barn Stage Company and the California Center for the Arts, Escondido Foundation.
In 2018, a pivotal moment in our growth came when our current staff formed a valuable partnership with the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. This collaboration allowed us to expand our programming in theatre productions and reach a broader audience, elevating our productions and artistic offerings.
In 2020, we took the significant step of becoming a program department of the California Center for the Arts, Escondido aligning our goals and resources even more closely. This transition allowed us to deepen our commitment to arts and culture in the community and create a more cohesive artistic ecosystem.
In July 2023, marking another milestone in our journey, we decided to embark on a new chapter by establishing our own independent non-profit corporation. We separated from the California Center for the Arts, Escondido and incorporated in the state of California under the name CCAE Theatricals. With unwavering dedication and a vision to further our mission, we are now registered as a 501c3 Charitable Organization, providing us with the autonomy to continue nurturing the arts and culture in our community and fulfilling our commitment to producing exceptional theatrical and educational experiences for years to come.
VALUES STATEMENT
With inclusion, collaboration, integrity, and kindness at the forefront, we work with artists and creatives to bring professional theatre and world class education to North County San Diego and beyond.
CCAEF PARTNERSHIP
We are deeply grateful to the California Center for the Arts, Escondido Foundation for supporting our mission and working with us to provide a space for professional theatre to thrive in North County San Diego!
With a mission of bringing people together to discover, create and celebrate both the visual and performing arts, the California Center for the Arts, Escondido is the cultural center of North San Diego County. The Center’s unique campus includes a 1,500-seat concert hall, a 400-seat theater, a contemporary art museum, art and dance studios, and a full-service conference center with meeting and banquet facilities ready to host corporate gatherings, weddings and other special life events. The Center also runs an extensive education program and produces over 52 free community events, such as Música en la Plaza, the Independence Day Festival, Día de los Muertos Festival, and the Winter Wonderland Festival. The Center’s activities are guided by a Board of Trustees and an administration and staff who are dedicated to furthering arts entertainment and arts education in the community, by sustaining and expanding programs that provide cultural enrichment for residents of North County and beyond.
While many of our productions continue to take place at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido - we are separate nonprofit organizations. If you are looking for the venue website and a full listing of events taking place at their locations, please visit www.artcenter.org
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
CCAE Theatricals acknowledges the land on which our theaters sit as the unceded territory of the Kumeyaay/Kumiais and Payómkawichum (Luiseño) Nations. Today, the Kumeyaay people continue to maintain their political sovereignty and cultural traditions as vital members of the San Diego community. Their contributions to our region are tremendous and we express our deepest gratitude for their stewardship.
We are in the process of working with local tribal leadership to create a comprehensive acknowledgement.
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