Giving Exposure to Voices Seldom Heard since 1994Our Mandate...
The Theatre In the Raw Society is a company dedicated to artistic grassroots theatre in the Lower Mainland of Vancouver, as well as to presentations beyond B.C. borders.
We are risk takers, creating and responding to the cultural needs of those in the Canadian and International community.
We want to provide an open, creative, and supportive atmosphere for struggling artists and give exposure to tried and untried playwrights.
Our Mission...
• We believe that hands-on experience in the real world independent theatre is the best way to learn, teach, and perform thespian art and skills.
• Our mission is to provide a venue for new and under-employed performers, playwrights and drama technicians, with a multi-cultural emphasis.
• Our productions represent a diversified balance, ranging from raw experimental to the theatre classics. Relevant productions, exploring social issues distinct to our local community are our specialty.
• We are risk takers, willing to give exposure to voices seldom heard, striving for artistic excellence, in the presentation of unusual, awakening, and exchanging theatre
How We Began...
Theatre In the Raw started out of a storefront cafe called La Quena Café on East Vancouver's Commercial Drive, in 1994. We rehearsed and performed there for nearly three years, producing over 125 one-acts in over 43 nights of theatre...
...For more on who we are, our history, upcoming shows, activities and how to join us, please go to our website at http://www.theatreintheraw
