Raison d’Etre
Because . . . we gather words, ideas and people from all over.
Things We Like
Dramatic literature, comedy, tragedy, farce, puppets, masks, critical theory, performance studies, Ancient Greece, Shakespeare, music, rhythm, movement, performance, spectacle, creativity, organization, kindness.
The Basics
We were founded in New York City in February 2006 as a producing organization. In our inaugural season, we produced a show at the Midtown International Theater Festival and presented the sell-out hit Oedipus for Kids! at the New York Musical Theater Festival. In January 2007, Rake Theater went on the road, gathering members and inspiration in Chicago. Our home base is now in South Florida, but our members continue to work and thrive all over the country. We hope to some day soon have a permanent, physical location where writers and other creative types can gather and feel supported.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to support both the creative development of dramatic literature and the people involved in that process. We encourage new works, but also place considerable attention on the classics. We value adaptation and re-vision as art forms independent from their sources. We welcome the juxtaposition of traditional theatrics and modern technology, always hoping to explore new ways for the body to access words on a page.
