important news from sierra stages
Since 2008, we have been proud to bring a wide range of heartfelt, thought-provoking and entertaining plays and musicals to Nevada County – it is hard to believe, but our just completed run of Sense and Sensibility at the Nevada Theatre was our 50th full production!
However, all good things must come to an end, and we have decided to wind-up operations after our summer production of Present Laughter by Noël Coward. Two exciting developments have helped us make this decision.
First, our friends at InConcert Sierra are currently building a “black box” theatre as part of the new Crown Point Venues. The black box, to be named in memory of Ken Getz, will be an important asset for the local theater community for many years to come. We have an opportunity to support the black box and honor the founders of Sierra Stages - Ken Getz, Peter Mason, JR Lewis, Janet & Bob Rossman, Krista & Bob Thomas – as well as everyone in the community who has contributed to the success of Sierra Stages.
Second, we have an opportunity to support a new organization, Sierra Theatre Company, that will bring a fresh vision and renewed energy to local theater. Sierra Theatre Company, which is made up of many of the people who have worked with Sierra Stages, will co-present our summer production of Present Laughter and present our Theater by the Book play reading series beginning in August. We are excited by the possibilities of a new community theater and invite everyone to give their full support to Sierra Theatre Company!
Creating and bringing theater to our community over the past 16+ years has been a great pleasure and honor. We have been privileged to collaborate with hundreds of talented actors, musicians, directors, designers, technical theater folks and production staff and to share our work with enthusiastic and supportive audiences.
With much love and gratitude,
All of us at Sierra Stages
However, all good things must come to an end, and we have decided to wind-up operations after our summer production of Present Laughter by Noël Coward. Two exciting developments have helped us make this decision.
First, our friends at InConcert Sierra are currently building a “black box” theatre as part of the new Crown Point Venues. The black box, to be named in memory of Ken Getz, will be an important asset for the local theater community for many years to come. We have an opportunity to support the black box and honor the founders of Sierra Stages - Ken Getz, Peter Mason, JR Lewis, Janet & Bob Rossman, Krista & Bob Thomas – as well as everyone in the community who has contributed to the success of Sierra Stages.
Second, we have an opportunity to support a new organization, Sierra Theatre Company, that will bring a fresh vision and renewed energy to local theater. Sierra Theatre Company, which is made up of many of the people who have worked with Sierra Stages, will co-present our summer production of Present Laughter and present our Theater by the Book play reading series beginning in August. We are excited by the possibilities of a new community theater and invite everyone to give their full support to Sierra Theatre Company!
Creating and bringing theater to our community over the past 16+ years has been a great pleasure and honor. We have been privileged to collaborate with hundreds of talented actors, musicians, directors, designers, technical theater folks and production staff and to share our work with enthusiastic and supportive audiences.
With much love and gratitude,
All of us at Sierra Stages
Contact us
Telephone
530.346.3210
E-mail
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Mailing Address
Sierra Stages
P.O. Box 709
Nevada City, CA 95959
530.346.3210
[email protected]
Mailing Address
Sierra Stages
P.O. Box 709
Nevada City, CA 95959
Support Sierra Theatre Company
We’d like to introduce Sierra Theatre Company, a new chapter in our community’s vibrant theatre scene—led by the same passionate team that has been working with Sierra Stages since 2022.
Sierra Theatre Company brings a fresh vision and renewed energy, with a commitment to keeping live theatre affordable, accessible, and of the highest quality right here in Nevada County. This summer, Sierra Theatre Company will be co-presenting Present Laughter with Sierra Stages and continuing the much-lauded “Theater by the Book” play reading series starting in August.
This is an opportunity to be part of something exciting from the very beginning. With your support, Sierra Theatre Company can ensure that live theatre remains a vibrant and essential part of our local culture.
Donate today and help carry on a tradition of excellence—with heart, humor, and community at its core.
Learn more and give at SierraTheatreCompany.org
Sierra Theatre Company brings a fresh vision and renewed energy, with a commitment to keeping live theatre affordable, accessible, and of the highest quality right here in Nevada County. This summer, Sierra Theatre Company will be co-presenting Present Laughter with Sierra Stages and continuing the much-lauded “Theater by the Book” play reading series starting in August.
This is an opportunity to be part of something exciting from the very beginning. With your support, Sierra Theatre Company can ensure that live theatre remains a vibrant and essential part of our local culture.
Donate today and help carry on a tradition of excellence—with heart, humor, and community at its core.
Learn more and give at SierraTheatreCompany.org
Sierra Stages has agreed to be a fiscal sponsor for Sierra Theatre Company (STC) for a limited period of time in 2025 pending IRS review of STC's application for tax exemption. STC is a separate entity from Sierra Stages with its own mission and board of directors who make decisions for STC independent from Sierra Stages. During this period, you may donate to Sierra Stages to support STC. Your donation will be acknowledged by Sierra Stages as a donation to Sierra Stages and should be reported for tax purposes by you as a donation to Sierra Stages, but the funds will be disbursed to STC to support its mission. By making a donation to Sierra Stages to support STC, you acknowledge and understand that Sierra Stages' role is limited to receiving your donation and disbursing funds to STC.
the KEN GETZ BLACK BOX THEATre NEEDS YOU!
Join the effort to dedicate the “black box” theatre being built as part of InConcert Sierra’s new Crown Point Venues complex in memory of Ken Getz.
- Co-founder of and music director for Sierra Stages
- Tenor and communication coordinator for Sierra Master Chorale
- Piano 4-hands "The Kens: Ken Hardin & Ken Getz"
- Contributor, collaborator, patron, and visionary
- Friend to many!
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Interim Executive Director:
Peter Mason
Board Members
Peter Mason
Board Members
- Erin Beatie
- Laura LeBleu
- JR Lewis
- Keith Porter
- Kirsti Powell
- Heidi Grass
- Hunter Reed
- Kevin Ross
(Most) Production Photos by David Wong or Heidi Grass