Grantee Database
SF Recovery Theatre
Grant Year
2026-27
Grant Program
General Operating Support
Award Amount
$30,000.00
Project Description
With support from the California Arts Council, SAN FRANCISCO RECOVERY THEATRE (SFRT) will build its organizational infrastructure by implementing three (3) strategic goals:
* Produce critically-acclaimed performances that improve racial equity in the arts;
* Provide Professional Development resources that contribute to artist survival in the California economy; and,
* Increase earned income from online audiences.
SF Recovery Theatre is a pioneer in racial equity and has been addressing the social impacts of the Fentanyl crises through scripts and multi-disciplinary methodologies, over the past four years. As a result, SFRT will implement a groundbreaking Home Season 2026-27 of performances and community events, advancing its organizational sustainability through audience development, presenting riveting scripts. Implementing these goals assures SFRT’s long-term continuation, by contributing effectual resources to the next generation of working artists in the communities it serves.
Organization Summary
SFRT programs include:
* Nationally acclaimed, multi-disciplinary performances in California, such as SFRT’s series entitled, “Tales from the Fentanyloin” a riveting portrayal of SF’s complex social dynamics related to Fentanyl.
* Community Engagement events (workshops/shows) in under resourced and diverse neighborhoods. Collaborative partners include: Tenderloin Recreation Center, Tenderloin Museum, Idris Ackamoor & Cultural Odyssey, SF BATCO, North of Market Community Benefits District, AfroSolo Theatre, George Davis Senior Center, Bayview Opera House, Playground Theater, Both Sides of The Conversation, African American Art & Culture Ctr.
* Professional Development workshops for artists covering a range of skills, including Creative Writing focused on new works related to social issues in California. SFRT’s approach integrates various methodologies (such as PsychoDrama) utilizing theatrical tools to bring voice and community empowerment to those impacted by substance abuse or trauma.
* Preservation of cultural heritage in the Tenderloin neighborhood through public education and a series of ongoing events, such as the annual “Night at the Black Hawk” at the San Francisco Jazz Center).
Organization
SF Recovery Theatre
Address
16 Progress
San Francisco
94124
County
San Francisco
Region
Bay Area – San Francisco
Website
Congressional District
California Assembly district 17
State Assembly District
District 17
State Senate District
District 11
