Transcendence Theatre Company
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| Type | Theatre group |
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| Purpose | Nonprofit Professional Regional Theatre Company |
| Location |
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Artistic director(s) | Amy Miller |
Notable members | Sutton Foster, Megan McGinnis, Ben Vereen |
| Website | transcendencetheatre |
Transcendence Theatre Company is a professional regional theatre company founded in 2008 in Sonoma County, California. The company produces Broadway concerts and musicals.[1][2]
History[edit]
Transcendence Theatre Company (TTC) was established in 2008 as a 501c3 non-profit performing arts organization.
In 2011 TTC produced Broadway Under the Stars, a benefit concert for the Valley of the Moon Natural History Association, a 501c3 non-profit organization which takes care of Jack London, Annadel and Sugarloaf Ridge State Parks.[3]
Relationship with Jack London State Historic Park[edit]
In the first two seasons, Transcendence gave over $72,000 to Jack London State Historic Park to help prevent the park from being closed. A portion of every ticket sale goes to the park.[citation needed] As of the summer of 2017 Transcendence had given over $350,000 to Jack London State Park.[4] As of the end of 2020 Transcendence had given over $530,000 to Jack London State Park.[citation needed]
Allegations of toxic culture[edit]
In February 2021 TTC Director of Education and Community Engagement Nikko Kimzin publicly announced that he had resigned, stating his reasons as “…the Transcendence Executive Team’s ongoing suppression of equity, diversity, and inclusion practices and inaction toward becoming an equitable theater” and for their creation of “a hostile work environment where I could no longer be successful in serving all of our diverse communities.”[5][6][7][8] The organization received further coverage of their efforts to address the situation.[9][10][11]
Awards[edit]
| Year | Organization | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Broadway World San Francisco | Best Special Theater Event | Won |
| 2013 | Broadway World San Francisco | Best Choreographer | Won |
| 2013 | Broadway World San Francisco | Best Production Performance for Youth | Won |
| 2013 | Broadway World San Francisco | Best Special Theater Event[12] | Won |
| 2013 | Broadway World San Francisco | Theater of the Year | Won |
| 2014 | USAToday 10-Best | Outdoor Concert Venues You Shouldn’t Miss | Won |
| 2014 | Press Democrat | Best Local Live Theater Event | Nominated |
| 2014 | Broadway World San Francisco | Best Production Performance By Youth | Won |
| 2014 | Broadway World San Francisco | Best Community Theater | Won |
| 2014 | 4C's of Sonoma County | Champion For Children | Won |
| 2014 | Broadway World San Francisco | Best Choreographer - Molly Alvarez | Won |
| 2014 | Broadway World San Francisco | Best Direction of a Musical - Melissa Giattino | Won |
| 2014 | Broadway World San Francisco | Best Lighting Design - Jeffery Porter | Won |
| 2014 | Broadway World San Francisco | Best Individual Performance - Lexy Fridell | Won |
| 2014 | North Bay Business Journal | 40 Under 40 Award - Amy Miller | Won |
| 2015 | Broadway World San Francisco | Best Special Theater Event | Won |
| 2015 | Broadway World San Francisco | Best Best Production Performance By Youth | Won |
| 2015 | Broadway World San Francisco | Best Best Production Performance For Youth | Won |
| 2015 | Broadway World San Francisco | Best Choreography (Local) - Amanda Lehman & Dylan Smith | Won |
| 2015 | Broadway World San Francisco | Best Leading Actor in a Musical (Local) - Nicolas Dromard | Won |
| 2015 | Broadway World San Francisco | Best Direction of a Musical - Roy Lightner | Won |
| 2015 | Broadway World San Francisco | Best Leading Actress in a Musical (Local) - Desiree Davar | Won |
| 2015 | Broadway World San Francisco | Best Lighting Design - Jeffery Porter | Won |
| 2015 | Broadway World San Francisco | Best Scenic Design (Local) - Michael Kramer | Won |
| 2015 | Broadway World San Francisco | Best Sound Design (Local) - Nils Erikson | Won |
| 2015 | Broadway World San Francisco | Person to Watch (Female) - Amy Miller | Won |
| 2015 | Broadway World San Francisco | Person to Watch (Male) - Erik Jackson | Won |
| 2016 | Broadway World San Francisco | Best Special Theater Event (Wine Country Speakeasy) | Won |
| 2016 | Broadway World San Francisco | Best Production Performed for Youth | Won |
| 2016 | Broadway World San Francisco | Best Costume Design (Local) - Janis Snyder | Won |
| 2016 | Broadway World San Francisco | Best Featured Actress in a Musical - Keri Safran | Won |
| 2016 | North Bay Bohemian | Best Live Performing Dance Company | Won |
| 2016 | The Press Democrat | Best Theater Company | Won |
| 2017 | Sonoma Valley Sun | Best Live Show or Production | Won |
| 2017 | North Bay Bohemian | Best Performing Dance Company | Won |
| 2017 | North Bay Bohemian | Best Production | Won |
| 2017 | North Bay Business Journal | 40 Under 40 Award - Brad Surosky | Won |
| 2017 | North Bay Business Journal | 40 Under 40 Award - Stephan Stubbins | Won |
| 2020 | Broadway World San Francisco | Theatre of the Decade[13] | Won |
Past performers[edit]
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2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
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2017
2019
Performance history[edit]
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2011
1. Broadway Under The Stars in Jack London State Historic State Park (one-night benefit concert) | Broadway Under the Stars
2012
1. Dream The Impossible Dream | Broadway Under the Stars
2. Fantastical Family Night | Broadway Under the Stars
3. What A Wonderful World | Broadway Under the Stars
4. Gala Celebration | Broadway Under the Stars
2013
1. Fly Me To The Moon | Broadway Under the Stars
2. Fantastical Family Night | Broadway Under the Stars
3. Dancing Through Life | Broadway Under the Stars
4. Gala Celebration | Broadway Under the Stars
5. Carrie Manolakos in Concert | Transcendence Artist Series
6. An Evening with Sutton Foster | Transcendence Artist Series
7. Leah Sprecher's "Old at Heart" | Transcendence Artist Series
8. The Stephanie Cadman Trio | Transcendence Artist Series
2014
1. One Singular Sensation | Broadway Under the Stars
2. Fantastical Family Night | Broadway Under the Stars
3. The Music Of The Night | Broadway Under the Stars
4. Gala Celebration | Broadway Under the Stars
5. Lexy Fridell in "Brace Yourself" | Transcendence Artist Series
6. Carrie Manolakos & Morgan Kerr in Concert | Transcendence Artist Series
7. Steppin' Out Live! With Ben Vereen | Transcendence Artist Series
8. "Witness Uganda" By Matt Gould & Griffith Matthews | Transcendence Artist Series
9. "Oh What a Beautiful Mashup!" With Leah Sprecher & Stephan Stubbins | Transcendence Artist Series
2015
1. Oh What a Night! | Broadway Under the Stars
2. Fantastical Family Night | Broadway Under the Stars
3. Rhythm of Life | Broadway Under the Stars
4. Gala Celebration | Broadway Under the Stars
5. Superheroes in Love | Transcendence Artist Series
6. Megan Hilty in Concert | Transcendence Artist Series
7. Off to the Cloud | Transcendence Artist Series
8. Imagine | Transcendence Artist Series
2016
1. This Magic Moment | Broadway Under the Stars
2. Fantastical Family Night | Broadway Under the Stars
3. Dance the Night Away | Broadway Under the Stars
4. Gala Celebration | Broadway Under the Stars
5. Wine Country Speakeasy | Transcendence Experiences
6. Joy to the World
7. The Best of Broadway
2017
1. Another Openin' Another Show | Broadway Under the Stars
2. Fantastical Family Night | Broadway Under the Stars
3. Fascinating Rhythm | Broadway Under the Stars
4. Gala Celebration | Broadway Under the Stars
5. Broadway Holiday Spectacular
2018
1. Stairway to Paradise | Broadway Under the Stars
2. Fantastical Family Night | Broadway Under the Stars
3. Shall We Dance | Broadway Under the Stars
4. Gala Celebration | Broadway Under the Stars
5. Broadway Holiday Spectacular
2019
1. A Chorus Line | Broadway Under the Stars
2. Fantastical Family Night | Broadway Under the Stars
3. Those Dancin' Feet | Broadway Under the Stars
4. The Big Gala Celebration | Broadway Under the Stars
References[edit]
- ^ "How to Save a Park Broadway Style". NorthBay biz. Archived from the original on 2021-04-24. Retrieved 2021-04-24.
- ^ "Heroes of Our State Parks #1 – Transcendence Theatre". Archived from the original on 2021-04-24. Retrieved 2021-04-24.
- ^ "Nonprofits hope to save Jack London - Sonoma News - News 2011 - Sonoma, CA". Archived from the original on 2012-01-07. Retrieved 2012-03-03.
- ^ "Broadway stars, Transcendence Theatre come together for fire". Sonoma Index-Tribune. 2017-11-03. Archived from the original on 2021-04-24. Retrieved 2021-04-24.
- ^ "Op-Ed: How do we hold arts leaders accountable toward equitable change?". Sonoma County Gazette. 2021-02-20. Archived from the original on 2021-05-07. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
- ^ Stevens, Leah Sprecher (2021-02-16). "A Founder's Call In For Change". Medium. Archived from the original on 2021-05-01. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
- ^ Bishop, Conrad (2021-02-17). "Transcendence Theatre co-founders call for resignation of current leadership from Board". North Bay Stage and Screen. Archived from the original on 2021-03-03. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
- ^ "Op-Ed: Can a company that's abandoned its values and vision correct its course?". Sonoma County Gazette. 2021-02-20. Archived from the original on 2021-05-07. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
- ^ "Former employees, co-founders call for change at Transcendence". Sonoma Index-Tribune. 2021-02-19. Archived from the original on 2021-03-03. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
- ^ "Transcendence and the tempest". Sonoma County Gazette. 2021-02-24. Archived from the original on 2021-04-24. Retrieved 2021-04-24.
- ^ Janiak, Lily (8 March 2021). "Former employee alleges diversity, equity failures at Sonoma's Transcendence Theatre". Archived from the original on 2021-05-01. Retrieved 2021-06-20.
- ^ "Transcendence Theatre Company wins four Broadway World San Francisco awards". Santa Rosa Press Democrat. Retrieved 2021-04-24.
- ^ "Sonoma County Theater Company Awarded for Decade of Excellence". Bohemian | Sonoma & Napa Counties. 2021-01-26. Archived from the original on 2021-04-24. Retrieved 2021-04-24.