Village Stage Productions is a nonprofit community theater in Elk Grove, California, dedicated to growing artists, leaders, and community - one performance at a time. Founded in 2018 by a small group of passionate volunteers, Village began with a simple idea: that theater should be welcoming, affordable, and accessible to everyone. What started as a handful of dreamers and a borrowed stage has grown into a thriving organization serving youth, adults, and schools across the region through inclusive productions and arts education programs.
At the heart of Village Stage Productions is a commitment to inclusion and accessibility. We welcome participants and audiences of all backgrounds, abilities, and experience levels, and work to remove barriers that keep people from the arts. Through hands-on theater experiences, we nurture youth empowerment and leadership, creating spaces where young people can explore their potential, take creative risks, and build lifelong confidence and skills.
Our programs emphasize artistic expression, educational growth, and well-being, giving participants the chance to tell stories, collaborate with others, and develop social-emotional awareness that extends far beyond the stage. Every rehearsal, performance, and classroom visit strengthens community connection, reminding us that theater is not just about what happens under the lights - it’s about the relationships, empathy, and shared joy that grow around it.
Our mission is to foster a connected and creative community through inclusive, hands-on theater that welcomes all ages, backgrounds, and experience levels. Through affordable, high-quality productions and immersive education in both performance and technical arts, we cultivate growth, leadership, and collaboration - nurturing personal expression, emotional well-being, and a lasting sense of belonging on stage and beyond.
Village Stage Productions is experiencing a period of rapid growth as we expand programs for youth, schools, and community members across Elk Grove and the greater Sacramento area. With participation doubling over the past year and new partnerships forming with local schools, our current capacity is no longer enough to meet the community’s growing demand for accessible, high-quality arts experiences. To sustain this momentum and continue providing inclusive, affordable theater education, we are seeking funding to strengthen our organizational foundation and support our long-term sustainability.
Funding will support:
Program Expansion: Increase the number of in-school workshops, youth productions, and community performances to meet growing participation.
Staffing & Capacity Building: Establish paid administrative and teaching artist positions to sustain operations currently managed by volunteers.
Space & Equipment: Secure rehearsal, classroom, and performance spaces; purchase or upgrade essential lighting, sound, and set materials.
Accessibility & Affordability: Maintain low-cost participation options, scholarship opportunities, and free community events to ensure theater remains open to everyone.
Organizational Sustainability: Develop infrastructure for long-term growth, including volunteer training, program documentation, and strategic planning.
With community support, Village Stage Productions can continue growing artists, leaders, and community - one performance at a time, while building a sustainable foundation that ensures the arts remain accessible for years to come.
Village Stage Productions
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Policy
Effective Date: October 1, 2025
Approved by: Board of Directors
1. Purpose
Village Stage Productions advances accessible, high-quality theater for youth and families. We are committed to a culture where every person is respected, feels safe, and can participate fully, regardless of background or identity. This policy sets expectations and responsibilities for an equitable, inclusive environment consistent with California law.
2. Non-Discrimination and Harassment
We prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on any protected basis under California or federal law. Our anti-harassment standards apply to employees, volunteers, participants, and board members.
3. Accessibility and Accommodation
We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and pregnancy-related conditions. We also work to remove barriers to participation in our programs.
4. Inclusive Practices
Recruitment and selection: Job and volunteer postings will use fair, role-related criteria.
Language access: We will strive to make program information understandable and accessible.
Representation: Casting, staffing, and volunteer opportunities will be open to diverse candidates without quotas or preferences inconsistent with law.
5. Training
Staff and volunteers will receive orientation on this policy, harassment prevention, mandated reporting, and youth protection standards. As required by law, employees will complete harassment-prevention training (CA Gov. Code §12950.1) once the organization reaches 5+ employees.
6. Reporting and Response
Concerns may be reported to the Executive Director or Board President.
Reports will be taken seriously, investigated promptly, and resolved appropriately.
Retaliation for good-faith reports is prohibited.
7. Roles and Accountability
Board: adopts and reviews this policy annually.
Executive Director: implements training and ensures compliance.
All personnel and volunteers: comply with the policy and complete required training.
8. Relation to Other Policies
This policy complements and supports the Anti-Harassment Policy, Whistleblower Policy, Youth Protection Policy, and Code of Conduct. The Board-approved version of this DEI Policy controls in the event of conflict.
Organization name
Village Stage Productions Inc
2018
Mission Category
Arts, Culture & Humanities
Operating Budget
$0-$50,000
Organization Need
Funding: Program, Funding: Unrestricted, In-Kind Donations
Demographics Served
Youth & Children
Local Counties Served
Sacramento
Address
9624 Melrose AveElk Grove, CA, US
Sacramento, CA, US
Galt, CA, US
Sacramento, CA, US