The Mission of Rubicon

Present innovative, first-rate professional theatrical productions, festivals, special events and education programs for the enrichment, entertainment, and education of the region's residents and visitors.

Artistic Goals

Provide our region’s residents with intellectually stimulating, emotionally powerful theater.

Mount professional productions which celebrate the human spirit through the power of language and the art of storytelling.

Present provocative plays which illuminate issues of relevance to our local community, and to do so with artistry and imagination.

Provide a nurturing environment for the development of new works, thereby drawing regional and national attention to the City and County of Ventura.

Develop a core acting ensemble, working toward a common artistic vision.

Create and sustain an International Theatre Festival, bringing lively productions from around the world to Ventura.

Present a balanced season of musicals, comedies and dramas selected from the following repertoires:

 American classics
 Modern American plays
 Plays by minority playwrights
 Classics from other cultures
 World or area premieres of new works
 New or seldom-produced musicals or musical revues

Community and Training Goals

Engage in lively discussion and stimulating dialogue with the community about the artistic process and product.

Serve students of all ages with after-school, weekend and summer theater programs.

Expose high school students to the excitement of live theater through special matinee performances, study guides and post-play discussions.

Provide practical intern opportunities for credit in all facets of the theatre: playwriting, dramaturgy, acting, directing, design, technical theatre and administration (management, producing, marketing, public relations, promotions and fundraising).

Collaborate with other not-for-profit organizations and agencies in the community, sharing resources and information.

Work with local businesses and government agencies to increase tourism and economic development by actively promoting Ventura as a thriving cultural arts destination.