KEEP CUTTING BALL ROLLING!

Cutting Ball Theater faces possible closure due to dwindling funding landscape for theater in the wake of the pandemic, despite efforts to apply for more grants than ever and seeing inspiring ticket sales. As one of the last arts organizations in the Tenderloin, we emphasize the importance of preserving radical, experimental art and are seeking community support to raise $200,000 by June to sustain operations and continue producing experimental works.

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NEXT UP: Karaoke For A Cause

May 13th
Karaoke For A Cause

The outpouring of support from our community for our emergency campaign has been truly incredible. With your help, we’ve raised $67,000! To celebrate we’re putting the fun into FUNdraising with a Karaoke For A Cause event. Come take center stage and let your voice be heard. Sing your favorite tunes with friends and the community, knowing that every note sung is a contribution toward a brighter future for Cutting Ball Theater and the artists we support. Hosted by artists from the Cutting Ball community: playwright Lauren Gunderson, Chester Vanderbox AKA Nic Sommerfeld, and Polly Amber Ross AKA Chris Steele. Together, we'll create lasting memories and support Cutting Ball Theater's mission to inspire, innovate, and uplift through the power of theater.

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CB COMMONS

Cutting Ball Theater announces the start of CB Commons, a Free Community Space available for Office/Meetings, Community Gatherings, Self-Tapes, Rehearsals and more.

At CBT we understand that one of our greatest resources is our space and we want to make it available for community members to use it in our season's dark spots. Whether it be for a business meeting, actor rehearsal, community gathering, and more, we want our neighbors to have access to this space. We provide Wifi, bathrooms, printers, tables, and more. Space is available by application only.

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CREATIVITY closet

One way to utilize our CB Commons space is with our Creativity Closet. This is a year-round FREE service offering artists and Tenderloin community members access to the space and art supplies free of charge.

NEW CURATION DIRECTOR: CHRIS STEELE

After months of consulting, committee meetings, value setting, and discussing what we see for the future of our theater and the Bay Area theater industry, Cutting Ball has officially chosen an artistic lead to complete the newly launched Collective Leadership Team.

Chris Steele (they/she) is officially Cutting Ball's new artistic lead!

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NEW LEADERSHIP STRUCTURE

Cutting Ball Theater announces a new collective leadership structure after months of deliberation on how to best serve our community and staff. Learn more about this decision and what each role does.

CATHRYN COOPER
she/hers
EDUCATION & COMMUNITY DIRECTOR

ENKIDU KHAN
they/them
PRODUCTION DIRECTOR

JESS KOHEN
they/them
OPERATIONS & FINANCE DIRECTOR

S. T.
she/they
PATRON'S EXPERIENCE DIRECTOR

CHRIS STEELE
they/she
CURATION DIRECTOR

LORRAINE VANROD
she/hers
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

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YOUR GIFT SUPPORTS...

A bustling education program serving in-need Tenderloin youth, tuition-free
Partnerships with Tenderloin non-profits, supporting vital social services for our neighbors
Transformational employment opportunities for local, independent artists

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