Mission ~ Artistic growth, Cross-cultural social engagement, Storytelling preservation
Vision ~ Follow the Drinking Gourd, a sweet sip to bountiful, keep going, taste freedom
Values ~ Golden Rule, Dignity, Compassion, Free expression
Quintessence ~ Artists' studio incubator, poets, playwrights, and players engage on stage
Voice of the Human Living Experience
Vision ~ Follow the Drinking Gourd, a sweet sip to bountiful, keep going, taste freedom
Values ~ Golden Rule, Dignity, Compassion, Free expression
Quintessence ~ Artists' studio incubator, poets, playwrights, and players engage on stage
Voice of the Human Living Experience
"Voice of the Human Living Experience" ushers Live Garra Theatre into its 2026 season. The theatre is committed to nurturing a vibrant and unified community, rooted in the belief that every individual’s experience contributes to the richness of society.
"Garra" translates to "claws" in Portuguese—a symbol of perseverance and determination.
Follow the Drinking Gourd, sung by runaway slaves, secretly guiding them, passing directions north for escape along the Underground Railroad, using the Big Dipper constellation—the "drinking gourd" in the night sky as their signpost.
They persevered, embodying the spirit of "garra," until reaching freedom's light.
"Voice of the Human Living Experience" ushers Live Garra Theatre into its 2026 season. The theatre is committed to nurturing a vibrant and unified community, rooted in the belief that every individual’s experience contributes to the richness of society.
"Garra" translates to "claws" in Portuguese—a symbol of perseverance and determination.
Follow the Drinking Gourd, sung by runaway slaves, secretly guiding them, passing directions north for escape along the Underground Railroad, using the Big Dipper constellation—the "drinking gourd" in the night sky as their signpost.
They persevered, embodying the spirit of "garra," until reaching freedom's light.
THE RHINOCEROS ARE COMING: JUNE 2026
The organization aspires to create space for wide-ranging stories to be told, and all-embracing perspectives are shared and celebrated. Live Garra Theatre is devoted to making a meaningful impact and enriching the lives of those it serves.
Caring for one another sometimes means confronting our fears and honestly reflecting on ourselves. It can be challenging to set aside judgment and instead seek understanding.
Live Garra Theatre lets us put down the magnifying glass and pick up the mirror.
Community enrichment, support underserved groups, and advance social justice
Why Our Lives Matter ...
