With support from the California Arts Council, Ammunition Theatre Company will sustain and expand our mission to champion diverse voices through bold, inclusive storytelling. CAC funds will support core programming—including a mainstage production, our Writers’ LAB, and free community-driven readings—while strengthening internal infrastructure and leadership. This support will help AMMO compensate artists and administrators equitably and deepen partnerships with community organizations. As we continue developing I Am an American (via Los Angeles)—a devised production rooted in civic dialogue—we aim to foster meaningful engagement across Los Angeles through story circles, public showings, and post-performance conversations. CAC funding will allow AMMO to remain artist-led, equity-centered, and advance our ability to serve as a creative home for underrepresented artists and a cultural beacon for the communities we reflect and uplift.
From its inception, AMMO has been inclusive by design, with a membership that mirrors the diversity of our community. We believe theatre thrives when it sparks conversation, inspires action, and embraces a wide spectrum of lived experiences. To that end, we prioritize developing new works by underrepresented artists — amplifying voices that defy convention and expand cultural understanding. By centering fresh perspectives, we aim to foster dialogue, deepen empathy, and build stronger, healthier communities.
At the heart of AMMO is our company: a collective of designers, actors, writers, directors, and producers. We are not only artists — we are advocates, collaborators, and active participants in civic life. Beyond the stage, we partner with philanthropic organizations to expand the reach of our work, bringing theatre and arts education to communities too often left behind — including under-served youth and elders. By combining creative expression with hands-on engagement — we break down barriers between art and everyday life and use theatre to spark dialogue, build relationships, and strengthen the world we share.