A Personal Welcome from Founding Executive Director Wes Martin
Why We Built Sonoran Rep
If you're reading this, welcome.
I'm Wes Martin, Founding Executive Director of Sonoran Repertory Theatre.
After nearly forty years working in Arizona theatre, people have asked me why I would want to start another theatre company at this point in my career.
The answer is simple: Legacy.
I've been fortunate to spend those years working with some remarkable artists. Many of us have devoted a good part of our lives to making theatre here in Arizona.
At some point, I began asking myself: What are we leaving behind for the people who come next?
Sonoran Rep grew out of that question.
We want to honor the work and artists who came before us while creating opportunities for the next generation. We want to produce great classical works, reimagine them for today's audiences, and give new plays the opportunity to become tomorrow's classics.
That's what we mean by The Classics... Reimagined for Today.
We're also committed to being an Arizona theatre company, built by and for this community, and to making our work accessible through Pay-What-You-Wish performances, ASL interpretation, education and community partnerships.
Most of all, we're trying to build something that lasts.
We're just getting started, and there is a lot of work ahead of us. Whether you're here as an audience member, artist, donor, volunteer, or supporter, thank you for being here at the beginning.