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4worldlovers: The organization was found in 1994 and began as a Readers’ Circle centering on “Black Classics.” The Robey Theatre Company was formally incorporated in 1996 by founders Ben Guillory and Danny Glover, veteran actors and friends who are dedicated to ensuring opportunities for theatre actors in Hollywood. We are a community of artists and creatives who believe in the transformational power of plays. We are dedicated to providing a nurturing and supportive environment for BIPOC artists and creatives. Our approach is collaborative and encourages exploration.

The Robey Theatre Company has and will always serve our community. In the words of Dr. DuBois, "By us, for us, about us, and near us."

In addition to presenting award-winning theatrical productions, the organization offers developmental theatre arts workshops and labs. The program is collaborative and uses an intensive creative process designed to nurture and support the work of actors and playwrights.

The Summer Advanced Scene Study Workshop is open for new actors. Please click on the button below for more information.

For more than a quarter-century, The Robey Theatre Company has been known for its award-winning plays. Told from the lens of a global Black experience, the organization is dedicated to high-quality, socially -conscious, and authentic work.

Please click the link to learn more about our past productions.

Launched in 2020, the Community Creatives Project expands upon The Robey Theatre Company’s commitment to supporting playwrights. It offers community members from all walks of life an upfront and personal look at the developmental process involved in taking a play from idea to full production.

The Robey Theatre Company is supported, in part, by grants from The California Community Foundation - LA Arts Recovery Fund, The California Arts Council, The Shubert Foundation, The Los Angeles County Arts Commission - Department of Arts and Culture, and The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Office of Supervisor Holly J. Mitchell

The Robey Theatre Company is a federally designated 501 (c) 3 Tax Exempt Organization.