The Actors Theatre of San Francisco has grown from a collection of actors with a common vision into one of the Bay Area's most acclaimed theatre companies.
Founded in August of 1989 by a group of professional actors and directors who shared a common desire to produce ensemble theatre works, the founding members of the Actors Theatre of San Francisco committed themselves to creating a permanent repertory company whose work would reflect their ideals of ensemble theatre: a theatre where all the participants share the same artistic vision, have a unified approach to the rehearsal process and a desire to create revelatory theatre that surpasses their desire for individual gain. The founding members gave themselves no restriction as to style, content or period. Instead, they committed themselves to producing theatre that is designed to enlighten and illuminate the human condition.

Toward that end, ATSF has focused on the human interactions at the core of each play and has presented, with its signature style of disciplined ensemble work, an eclectic repertoire that has included World and US premieres, West Coast and Northern California premieres of major new plays and playwrights as well as some of the great classics of the American stage.

Now in its eleventh season, ATSF has gained a reputation for producing compelling cohesive works noted for their seamless ensembles, choregraphic direction and provocative reflections on contemporary society. ATSF can proudly boast of awards or nominations for awards from the local press for every eligible production it has ever mounted.Please feel free to contact our offices for any reason by telephoning, 415/296-9182 or e-mail, ActorsTheatreSF@yahoo.com