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ABOUT US

In order to bridge the diverse communities of Los Angeles, needtheater produces performances that cultivate social  dialogue, nurture artists, and expand the role of theater in society.


needtheater was founded in 2006.  We are currently in residence at the Imagined Life Theatre, producing two main stage shows there each year.  In addition, we produce the annual ArtBash festival, present site-specific happenings like the Lost Moon Radio Show, and curate a weekly Sunday reading series.  “needtheater is consistently savvy.” - LA City Beat.

Artistic Director

Matt B. Wells

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Associate Artistic Director

Ian Forester

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Resident Dramaturg / Literary Manager

Dylan Southard

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Board of Directors

Brian Polak

Staff

Christina Benson

Loretta Jones

John McPherson

Heather O’Connor

Lisa Rubenstein

Jeanette Valentine

Associate Artists

Dan Burrows

Brandon Baruch

Abigail Eiland

Rebecca Jordan

Alison Kantrowich

Dan Mahoney

Josh Mann

Renee Peffer

Mike Wells

Artistic Advisory Council

John Clancy

Erik Ehn

CJ Hopkins

Terence McFarland

Michael John Garces

Jim Simpson

Micah Wylie

John Serpe

Ilona Piotrowska

Roena Vega

Bowen Chung (Chair)

Adam Rigg

Matt B. Wells

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Paul G. Gleason

Andrew Perez

Nina Sallinen