Stories that Spark Conversation.
Theatre that Builds Community
Agora Theatre creates socially relevant theatre, comedy, storytelling, applied-improv experiences, and benefit performances that connect people, amplify diverse voices, support important causes, and inspire positive social change.
Where Performance Meets Purpose
Why Agora Theatre
Stories have the power to change how we see one another.
Inspired by the ancient Greek agora— a gathering place for public exchange—Agora Theatre is a modern gathering place where performance, conversation, laughter, and community come together.
We believe the performing arts can do more than entertain. They can spark conversation, deepen understanding, strengthen communities, and inspire action. Through theatre, storytelling, comedy, and performances supporting important causes, we create experiences that bring people together and remind us of our shared humanity.
Stories. Community. Change.
Our Guiding Principles
Everything we create is rooted in three simple ideas.
Stories
We believe stories help us better understand one another.
Community
We create spaces where people gather with curiosity and empathy.
Change
We believe the performing arts can inspire meaningful action.
WHAT WE DO
From the stage to the community, Agora creates experiences that entertain, connect, challenge, and inspire
Where Performance Meets Purpose
Theatre & New Works
Contemporary plays, staged readings, and new works that amplify underrepresented voices and explore the issues shaping our communities.
Improv, Comedy & Storytelling
Stand-up, improv, open mics, spoken word, and personal storytelling that entertain, connect, and spark meaningful conversations.
Performances for a Cause
Theatre, comedy, and storytelling events developed with nonprofit partners to raise awareness, support important causes and inspire action.
Applied Improv
Interactive experiences that build communication, confidence, adaptability, teamwork, and human connection.
Civic Dialogue & Community Partnerships
Post-show conversations, artist talks, community forums, and collaborations that connect performance with meaningful civic participation.
Improv Beyond the Stage
Agora uses applied improv to help people listen more closely, communicate with confidence, adapt to change, build trust, and connect with others
Older Adults
Creative, social experiences designed to encourage connection, confidence, listening, and participation.
Athletes & Teams
Applied improv experiences focused on communication, trust, presence, teamwork, and responding constructively under pressure.
Organizations
Customized sessions designed to strengthen collaboration, adaptability, communication, and human connection.