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About Speranza Theatre Company

Speranza Theatre Company is a nonprofit women's theatre company and a member of the New Jersey Theatre Alliance. Founded to provide opportunities for artists, particularly females, to share their voices through entertaining and challenging theatre, Speranza presents professional theatrical performances, free readings of new works, and educational programming.

Mission
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OUR MISSION

 

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To create evocative theatre, by and about women,

and educational programming

that promote equality, community, inclusivity, and collaboration.

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OUR VALUES

Values
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EQUALITY

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We are dedicated to developing and promoting the work of women+ at every stage of their careers,  and to empowering them to reach their full potential.

Federico Trigo and Heather Wahl Shakespeare at City Hall Jersey City, NJ Speranza Theatre Company

COMMUNITY

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We celebrate our community by representing a multitude of voices in our productions and civic engagement programs to inspire people to action.

Alicia Rivas in Foodies Directed by Diana Basmajian Speranza Theatre Company

INCLUSIVITY

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Our team is committed to offering opportunities for artists of all ages, ethnicities, gender identities, and abilities. Everyone is welcome.

History Alive by Jennie Contuzzi Speranza Theatre Company

EDUCATION

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We train and support the next generation of theatre artists; we provide arts education programs that promote life-long learning to a diverse community.

COLLABORATION

 

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Speranza brings artists and audiences together to collaborate and share stories, centered on women’s issues, and create evocative and authentic theatre.

TESTIMONIALS

"Speranza Theatre Company has become an artistic home for me. I am honored and humbled for every opportunity to work with this group."

Diana Basmajian / Director

"From the Suffrage movement to the American Revolution, Speranza takes difficult stories from our history and brings them alive for young audiences. To see the faces of the children in the audience after watching a production is a gift."

 Betsy Sanders/ Actor and Writer

Testimonials
Team

OUR TEAM

In alphabetical order. Please click on picture for bio.

Jennie Contuzzi,

Managing Director/

Interim Board President

Diana Basmajian,

 Treasurer

Kimberly Bollard,

Secretary

Michelle Davis

Board Member

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Bess Morrison,

Board Member

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Emily Miller

Board Member

Nicholas Radu-Blackburn

Board Member

Heather Wahl,

Founder

Executive Artistic Director

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Advisory Board: Patricia Krueger, John Pietrowski
If you're interested in joining our board or advisory board, please contact Heather Wahl by emailing speranzatheatre@gmail.com.

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