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Crowded Fire is a vital home for fierce new plays.

Known for developing and presenting innovative and provocative new plays, Crowded Fire contributes to the creation of a contemporary canon that reflects the diverse world in which we live. Crowded Fire was recently described in American Theatre Magazine as “instrumental in introducing the Bay Area to new writers who push the boundaries of what theatre can be” and “one of the most reliable local stops for high-quality new work by diverse voices.”

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On Radical Imagination and The Black Feminine Divine

Mellon Foundation Playwright in Residence Star Finch, director and playwright Ellen Sebastian Chang, and writer, director, and new work developer Lisa Marie Rollins explore the necessity of radical imagination to shape a new world. Co-streamed from Twitch hosted by Crowded Fire and in partnership with Campo Santo.

CFT's Constellation of Programming

Spring 25: Love Letters

By Ngozi Anyanwu
Directed by Nailah Harper-Malveaux
Apr 24–May 3 · At Z Below

With fierce humor, aching poetry, and piercing honesty, theatrical powerhouse Ngozi Anyanwu asks “How does love transform us—and the world—both in its presence and absence?”

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Initiatives

CFT is honored to offer the following Initiatives to support the sustainability and growth of individual artists and future leaders:

Audition & Solo Work Intensives, Resilience & Development (R&D) Lab, Ignite Fund, and Internships & Mentorships.

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Crowded Fire's Twitch Stream

Featuring Crowded Fire’s Resident Artists, guest artists, and other special guests, curated by Leigh Rondon-Davis, with technical support from Riley Alyson.

Join us on Tuesdays, or check out our past streams!

Radical Shared Leadership

Beginning in 2022, we expanded upon our existing staff structure to build a more sustainable and shared leadership structure.

This revolutionary model can be an example for other organizations seeking to mindfully build a healthy theater community that is equitable, inclusive, and visionary. Learn more about the model!