Dear Friends of Aurora

On behalf of all of us at Aurora Theatre Company, thank you for being a part of our rich history. With the help of our supportive community, Aurora has played an important role in the creative ecosystem and economy in the Bay Area for more than 30 years. We are proud to have been a creative home for so many local artists and artisans and to have inspired our community with stories that have entertained, educated, and engendered empathy. 

As of September 2025, we have wound up our expenses, permanently laid off staff, and moved out of the building that has been our home since 2001. And yet, along with our sadness at these necessary changes, there is still hope.

In this state of hibernation, we are currently convening a core group of community members, philanthropists, arts administrators, and artists, including Aurora’s former Artistic Director Tom Ross, to guide this exploration into Aurora’s future. As the work proceeds, we may be reaching out to you with surveys or with requests to participate in focus groups, individual interviews, or other activities that will help us to determine our direction. We implore your patience and your support as we undertake this important work. 

Thank you once again for being a part of Aurora’s story. While a chapter has ended, we are hopeful that we will begin a new chapter together. We look forward to sharing our progress with you very soon.

Sincerely,

 Aurora Theatre Company