our mission
Founded May 2006 in Los Angeles, CA, Above the Curve Theatre Company is a women-driven, actor-derived, not-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering female artists and strengthening our community.
We provide a fun and safe environment for artists to cultivate new and current talents. All members are encouraged to write, act, produce and direct, and, while our primary creative outlet is the theatre, we encourage all of our members to explore every medium of the entertainment industry. Our goal is to develop versatile artists capable of creating more dynamic work for women and tackling the most challenging roles.
At the same time, Above the Curve Theatre strives to provide the community with professional productions held to the highest standards of excellence. Through the awesome power of the performing arts, the ensemble hopes to educate and entertain, but it does not stop there – members are also encouraged to give back to our community through group sponsored charity events and outreach programs.
Above the Curve Theatre is committed to helping others—whether it be actors like ourselves struggling to break into the industry, school children who do not have the opportunity to see or perform in a play, or mothers working multiple jobs to support their families—all stand to benefit from our work, for we pledge to utilize our talents, our funding, and our feminine sensibilities responsibly to ensure our positive impact on society.
While, by definition, the ensemble is a women’s organization, men are encouraged to join and audition for our productions. Together we can broaden the depth and scope of the Los Angeles theatre scene, and, in doing so, build a stronger community.
Above the Curve is proudly sponsored by Emerge Arts Projects, Inc, a not-for-profit, 501(c)3 entity.
We provide a fun and safe environment for artists to cultivate new and current talents. All members are encouraged to write, act, produce and direct, and, while our primary creative outlet is the theatre, we encourage all of our members to explore every medium of the entertainment industry. Our goal is to develop versatile artists capable of creating more dynamic work for women and tackling the most challenging roles.
At the same time, Above the Curve Theatre strives to provide the community with professional productions held to the highest standards of excellence. Through the awesome power of the performing arts, the ensemble hopes to educate and entertain, but it does not stop there – members are also encouraged to give back to our community through group sponsored charity events and outreach programs.
Above the Curve Theatre is committed to helping others—whether it be actors like ourselves struggling to break into the industry, school children who do not have the opportunity to see or perform in a play, or mothers working multiple jobs to support their families—all stand to benefit from our work, for we pledge to utilize our talents, our funding, and our feminine sensibilities responsibly to ensure our positive impact on society.
While, by definition, the ensemble is a women’s organization, men are encouraged to join and audition for our productions. Together we can broaden the depth and scope of the Los Angeles theatre scene, and, in doing so, build a stronger community.
Above the Curve is proudly sponsored by Emerge Arts Projects, Inc, a not-for-profit, 501(c)3 entity.
our board
Our board is a dedicated group of actors who are united in their love of great theatre. Together, they not only manage the day-to-day operations, but also provide the artistic vision for the company. Through the board’s leadership, combined with the great talent and dedication of our company members, great things manifest.
Erica Brauer, President
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Joe Lorenzo
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Bonnie Doyle
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Keegan Winfield
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Vanessa Lorenzo, Secretary
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our members, our family
Our company members are the heart and soul of Above the Curve. Fifty-plus strong, their dedication to the art of theatre and commitment to creating stellar productions is unparalleled.
And there’s no pay to play at Above the Curve...our members are NOT asked to pay dues or sell a certain number of tickets. Instead, we roll up our sleeves and work together not only on the stage, but also behind the scenes. We work the box office. We paint sets. We run lights. And this dedication results in both great theatre and a great theatre family.
And there’s no pay to play at Above the Curve...our members are NOT asked to pay dues or sell a certain number of tickets. Instead, we roll up our sleeves and work together not only on the stage, but also behind the scenes. We work the box office. We paint sets. We run lights. And this dedication results in both great theatre and a great theatre family.