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.
NEXT UP: THE SOUL NEVER DWELLS IN A DRWY PLAY
MARCH 22 - 24
THE SOUL NEVER DWELLS IN A DRY PLACE
by Rotimi Agbabiaka \ directed by Edris Cooper \ inspired by the work of Romare Bearden
From North Carolina folklore to Chinese calligraphy, Greek mythology to the Harlem Renaissance, Jazz music to the Dutch masters, African sculpture to French impressionists, The Soul Never Dwells In A Dry Place goes on the kaleidoscopic journey of a person trying to find their place in a world that transcends categorization.
ALL ACCESS PASSES ON SALE NOW!
Don't miss any of Cutting Ball Theater's jam-packed 23/24 Season with an All Access Pass - on sale now! Available on a sliding scale with the same benefits to better assist in accessibility.
SOME OF THE PERKS
- ADDED PROGRAMING will be coming through out the season and automatically added to your pass
- BRING A FRIEND TICKET bring a guest on us
- PREMIUM SEATING we’ll reserve the best seats in the house for you
- EARLY ACCESS book your tickets before they even go on sale
- BEHIND-THE-SCENES PERKS subscriber-only newsletters, highlights from the rehearsal room
- ENDLESS TICKET EXCHANGES at any time
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come one, come all
For one $240 / For two $495
BE OUR GUEST
For one $160 / For two $315
TREAT YOURSELF
For one $70 / For two $135
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.
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!
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
ESTELA HERNANDEZ
she/hers
MARKETING DIRECTOR
JESS KOHEN
they/them
OPERATIONS & FINANCE DIRECTOR
S. T.
she/they
PATRON'S EXPERIENCE DIRECTOR
CHRIS STEELE
they/she
CURATION DIRECTOR
EMMA STIRLING
she/hers
PRODUCTION DIRECTOR
LORRAINE VANROD
she/hers
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
OUR SAFETY PLAN
Cutting Ball is committed to upholding strong safety protocols in our space, so your focus can stay where it belongs: on the play.
- Masks are recommended
- Protocols for ventilation, hand sanitizing stations, contact tracing, and more are detailed in our COVID-19 Safety Plan
Want to know more? Read Cutting Ball’s full COVID-19 Safety Plan for Performances.
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