Wilma Theater

Established

The Wilma Theater creates living, adventurous art. We engage artists and audiences in imaginative reflection on the complexities of contemporary life. We present bold, original, well-crafted productions that represent a range of voices, viewpoints, and styles.

The Wilma produces contemporary theater. We create visceral art that expands individual and communal identities. We lead with our hearts to create evocative, imperfect, awe-inspiring experiences.

To speak the language of theater, we embrace a cohesive world of elements that share equal importance: urgent text, embodied performance, visionary directing, bold design, and an authentic connection with the audience. We embrace the social contract between performers and audience, built on the vital need for active dialogue, and the acceptance and anticipation of the unknown.

Curiosity drives our artistic evolution. We embrace the vibrant interplay of cultures, languages, and ideas, recognizing the potency of divergent perspectives.

Collaboration is a superpower and the best friend of process. Our resident acting company, the HotHouse, rigorously trains to develop intimacy, openness, and expressiveness which has been a hallmark of the Wilma stage.

Our work is a catalyst for catharsis, a catalyst for conversation, and a catalyst for change.

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We reach 12,000 audience members annually from the Greater Philadelphia Region and beyond
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We are the first Philadelphia theater to receive the annual Regional Tony Award
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We serve more than 300 Philly public school students annually through Wilmagination, our in school residency program
$25
Covers the cost of a ticket for one student to experience live theater - possibly for the first time!
$150
Pays for a teaching artist to host a program for underserved community members.
$1,000
Covers one week of pay for one one of our proud union actors.

Financials

$4.2M
2022 Budget
58%Program Spend
36%Management Spend
6%Fundraising Spend
58%
36%
6%

Programs

Wilmagination

Every year, our Teaching Artists offer an intensive in school residency to more than 300 Public High School students, introducing them to theater and giving them tools that help build confidence and collaboration.

Accessible Production Initiative

Each year the Wilma works with local community partners to bring them into the artistic process, resulting in community created art and a deeper understanding for all participants

Volunteering + Events

Become a volunteer usher!

Join our team by volunteering to usher at any one of our performances and receive free tickets to the show! This is a great way to support and see local theater!

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Learn from the best!

Join the Wilma for special professional development trainings and workshops

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