Palo Alto Players

The Peninsula's first theatre company, Palo Alto Players, has been continuously producing professional-quality theatre with local artists in Palo Alto since 1931.  Based at the Lucie Stern Theater since 1933, Palo Alto Players produces a diverse 5-show season of comedies, dramas, and musicals from September to June under the leadership of Artistic Director Patrick Klein and Managing Director Elizabeth Santana. A highly regarded non-profit theatre company with a commitment to community, Palo Alto Players is a well-established fixture of the performing arts landscape in the Bay Area.

Organizational Mission

With community at our core, Palo Alto Players is the home for creating exceptional theatre experiences that inspire, entertain, and enrich the lives of our local artists and audiences.

Organizational Values

Excellence

We hold ourselves to the highest standards in every area of production and operation, by creating a supportive environment for artists, staff, and volunteers to do their best work.

Stewardship

We celebrate our legacy and cultivate our future by using the resources entrusted to us responsibly and efficiently.

Inclusivity

We embrace our community’s rich diversity in our programming, on our stage, and in our audiences. We believe the best possible theatre experience belongs to everybody.

Access

We believe that the lives of all are transformed by access to and participation in theatre. We are committed to removing barriers and creating opportunities.