Being committed is taking action. Being committed is a willingness to learn, grow and evolve as an arts organization, embracing myriad points of view that reflect the inherent diversity in every community.

Our initiatives have included:

• Theater as a Lens for Justice—a multi-faceted program providing access to theater at Geffen Playhouse for populations impacted by incarceration
• Beyond the Barracks—an evening of veteran cultural identity monologues, the culmination of the Veterans Writing and Performance Workshop
• Black Partner Appreciation Nights and Black Out Nights
• AANHPI Partner Appreciation Nights
• Cultural events with the Irish Consulate and Irish American community around Waiting for Godot
• UCLA student outreach to engage UCLA students more fully in the Geffen Playhouse theater experience
• Spanish language performances of The Hope Theory (La teoría de la esperanza)
• ASL interpreted and open captioned performances for the deaf and hard of hearing communities
• Audio described performances for blind and low-vision community members
• In-classroom education programs with master Teaching Artists and student matinees performances

This list will be updated with new developments/actions steps as they happen.

Our work is ongoing. Our priority is to create, nurture and support a safe and inclusive space for all artists, employees, and patrons. This work includes internal reflection and critical analysis of our own environment and practices to evolve and move forward as an arts organization for all communities. As part of our ongoing reevaluation and reexamination of the organization, we continue to conduct regular assessments with staff, our Human Resources Director, our Culture and Values Committee, and The Aspire Group to develop and implement meaningful Action Steps to support our overall commitment to inclusivity and safety in the workplace.

As a non-profit organization, Geffen Playhouse has a deep commitment to sharing outstanding theater with everyone. Our entire city benefits from thought-provoking and inspiring performances, regardless of race, faith, sexual orientation, ability, gender, background, or the ability to purchase tickets. Geffen Playhouse’s Education & Community Engagement programs provide long-term, in-depth access to current and next generation theatergoers and instill a love for theater that will last a lifetime. Learning experiences and theater-making opportunities are designed to deepen program participants’ meaningful connections to the plays they attend, their sense of agency as thinkers and communicators, and their sense of community—with each other, the Geffen, and Los Angeles County.