MISSION:
The Friends of Torrance Theatre Company works to further Torrance Theatre Company's mission by continuing to fundraise, promote, advocate, and act as a support system for the Company. Our ultimate and collective goals are the education, inspiration, and entertainment of the Company's patrons through the shared experience of live theatre, classes and programs.
our board:
Cary Jordahl, President
Perry Shields, Vice-President
Ritas Smith, Treasurer
Frank Pepito, Secretary
Carol Gilles, Publicity Chair
Loren Gould, Outreach Chair
John Jones, Strategic Planning
Laurie Brandt, Fundraising
The Friends of Torrance Theatre Company board is always looking for ways to work with a variety of groups, students, and residents to create theater-based programming that helps enrichment our community and bring people together in new and exciting ways!
We have spent the last 12 years offering internships to high school and college students who are interested in theater. Our goal is to give them practical experience behind-the-scenes at a municipal theater company, and help them prepare for college or conservatory programs in the theater. Working with the TTC Artistic Director, we are able to offer a wide range of experiences and opportunities for students to learns about the technical side of production, as well as, the administrative and creative sides. To learn more about these opportunities, visit here.
The FOTTC is also passionate about of our outreach with the Torrance PALS program for the developmentally disabled. A program that currently includes improv workshops, and visits to the theatre to watch rehearsals and meet with the cast and team.
1316 CABRILLO AVE:
FOTTC is thrilled to be working with the TTC on its exciting venture in this beautiful venue in historic downtown Torrance. Starting in 2011 the FOTTC presented a five-show season every year, in addition to supporting the continuance of great live theater and programming in our community.
Friends of The Torrance Company welcome you to our downtown venue at 1316 Cabrillo Ave., Torrance, CA 90501 between Torrance Blvd. and Carson Street. Located in the heart of historic Downtown Torrance, you'll find plenty of FREE parking near the theatre and over a dozen neighborhood restaurants within walking distance to enjoy either before shows or after matinees. Visit here to see which ones offer discounts to our patrons.
Charming and classic, our venue has been home to many businesses over the past 90+ years it has stood in historic Downtown Torrance. We are pleased and proud to open its doors to you, our guests, where you can enjoy five fantastic productions of live, quality theatre.
To purchase tickets, click here.
