our Mission

Central Works mission is to enrich the cultural environment of our community through the collaborative development and production of new plays for the theater.

• We write, develop, and produce world premieres, offering our community daring, intimate productions at affordable prices.
• We bring local theater artists together as partners in the creation and development of challenging new works, while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and excellence.
• We think globally, and act locally:  we make plays

"A legacy of total immersion theatre."–George Heymont, Huffington Post

"The Best Small Theater Company"—East Bay Express "consistently smart, thought-provoking, and unflinching: theater for people who want to stretch their brains and have their assumptions challenged."

"intrepid" & "gutsy"—R. Hurwitt, S.F. Examiner

"a model of superior, low-budget theater attuned to the needs of contemporary audiences”--R. Roberts, Express

"on the must see list for theatergoers craving intellectual challenge and stimulating productions"— C. Egan, Hills Publications

“I am constantly impressed with the spirit & proficiency of Central Works productions…a richly competent and soulful company.” — K. Abajian, The Piedmont Post