Crowded Fire Theater Company

Crowded Fire Theater Company Gutsy and innovative new works theater...contributing to the creation of a contemporary canon. Crowded Fire is a vital home for fierce new plays.

Known for developing and presenting innovative and provocative new plays, Crowded Fire contributes to the creation of a contemporary canon that reflects the diverse world in which we live. Crowded Fire was recently described in American Theatre Magazine as “instrumental in introducing the Bay Area to new writers who push the boundaries of what theatre can be” and “one of the most reliable local st

ops for high-quality new work by diverse voices.”


In addition to three mainstage shows each season, we offer a robust new play development program. The Matchbox @ Crowded Fire actively supports the creation of high quality contemporary theater through commissions, in-house workshops, and an annual free public reading series.

Do you want to learn how to devise and perform your own work?Solo Work has been a radical force of storytelling in the A...
06/18/2026

Do you want to learn how to devise and perform your own work?

Solo Work has been a radical force of storytelling in the American Theater. Hilarious, political, autobiographical, or completely fictional, solo performance empowers each of us to be Actor/Creators in the service of a story only we can tell.
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Join directors Dawn Monique Williams and M. Graham Smith, leading our Solo Performance Intensive -- applications now open!⁠
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Earlier this month, we gathered with the National Playwright Residency Program (NPRP) to reflect, be in community, and t...
06/16/2026

Earlier this month, we gathered with the National Playwright Residency Program (NPRP) to reflect, be in community, and to culminate our time with the program.

Thank you to HowlRound and Mellon Foundation for this playwright residency support, and to Star Finch for your continued collaboration, brilliance, and artistry.

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Meet Your Audition Experts:Dawn Monique Williams and M. Graham Smith are experienced directors and educators who are rea...
06/15/2026

Meet Your Audition Experts:

Dawn Monique Williams and M. Graham Smith are experienced directors and educators who are ready to take you through the ins and outs of Auditioning.

Swipe Right to learn more about them, and go to the Link In Bio to apply to our Audition Intensive, taking place this July!

Performers in the SF Bay Area: clear your calendar! Crowded Fire has two Intensive Workshops that you should apply to TO...
06/12/2026

Performers in the SF Bay Area: clear your calendar! Crowded Fire has two Intensive Workshops that you should apply to TODAY📢

Our Audition Intensive is a chance for any actor to brush up (or create) their game plan for Auditioning as well as initiating and maintaining solid professional relationships with Casting Directors.

Our Solo Intensive provides a constructive path for actors and creators to generate and perform their own original stories.

You can apply for one, or both of these programs and they are both Pay What You Will.

We can't wait to read your application!

Calling all Bay Area Performers!If you want to brush up on your audition skills, gain confidence, and get valuable direc...
06/09/2026

Calling all Bay Area Performers!

If you want to brush up on your audition skills, gain confidence, and get valuable direction on your monologue, this is the workshop for you!

Join directors Dawn Monique Williams and M. Graham Smith for our Audition Intensive -- applications now open!

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06/05/2026

Applications are now open for both our Audition Intensive and Solo Performance Intensive!⁠
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Both Intensives are offered as Pay What You Will, as Crowded Fire is invested in uplifting theatre-makers of all kinds, at all points in their careers, while removing financial barriers that are often present in similar programs. ⁠
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These Intensive programs are led by Dawn Monique Williams and M. Graham Smith, and will demystify processes, teach valuable skills, offer constructive feedback and direction, and get you on your feet!⁠
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You may apply for just one, or both, or the Intensive Programs. Please see CrowdedFire.org or check out our link in bio!

06/03/2026

We are so excited to announce that we will be offering two intensive workshops this summer: our Audition Intensive and our Solo Performance Intensive!⁠
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Both workshops will take place at the end of July, and you can apply for just one, or both if you choose!⁠
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Learn more about the offerings on our website, or using the links in bio.⁠
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Applications open on Friday, June 5th (slots are limited!)

05/26/2026

Don't miss AMREEKA: A COMEDY SHOW, now available on demand!⁠
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It is a radical act of resistance to center Palestinian laughter and joy. ⁠
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10% of proceeds will go to the Middle East Children's Alliance (MECA), which supports Middle Eastern children in dozens of ways: including direct aid, water purification, scholarships, and community projects.

Crowded Fire and Golden Thread recently had an office cleaning day to prepare our space for rehearsals. Staff from both ...
05/22/2026

Crowded Fire and Golden Thread recently had an office cleaning day to prepare our space for rehearsals. Staff from both organizations worked to clean our space and bring in new office furniture and supplies that were graciously donated by Third Plateau.

Interested in supporting us with an in-kind donation of supplies or services? Let us know!

📢Arts Advocacy Announcement! Show your support of the PAEPF: A fund that reimburses small performing arts orgs for payro...
05/18/2026

📢Arts Advocacy Announcement!

Show your support of the PAEPF: A fund that reimburses small performing arts orgs for payroll costs.

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Wednesday 7:15pm - 11pm
Thursday 7:15pm - 11pm
Friday 7:15pm - 11pm
Saturday 7:15pm - 11pm

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