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Performing ArtsCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Magic Theatre, based in San Francisco, operates within the performing arts to develop bold new plays, playwrights, and audiences. It aims to stage works that entertain while addressing substantive social and cultural questions and reflect the world’s diversity. Since its founding in 1967 by John Lion, the company has supported hundreds of artists, including Sam Shepard during a decade-long residency and Michael McClure as its first playwright in residence, and it established a resident dramaturg program with Martin Esslin in 1977. The organization maintains a small staff and remains rooted in San Francisco as it pursues world premieres and nurtures new voices in the performing arts. A recent development cited is the launch of 2024 Performance Passes with four world premiere plays, signaling ongoing efforts to present fresh work to audiences.