Raven Performing Arts Theater

Name

Raven Performing Arts Theater

Legal name

Healdsburg Performing Arts Theater, dba Raven Performing Arts Theater

Website

https://raventheater.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Performing Arts

NAICS

Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (71111), Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters (711110), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Performing Arts Companies (7111)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses) (MPAGALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Performing Arts Centers & Presenters (Programming/Booking) (MPAGABAM), Performing Arts Organizations (Theater, Dance, Opera, Music) (BPAGAHAB), Children’s & Youth Theatre (MPAGABAE)

Keywords

• Live theater productions
• Performing arts venue
• Concert performances
• Youth theater education
• Short film festival

Headquarters

HQ city

Healdsburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from individual tickets to theatrical productions, concerts, and special events. Ticket prices range from $10-$89 depending on show and seating category.
2. Season Subscriptions: Season ticket passes offering savings over individual ticket purchases. Current 2026-2027 season pass is $150 for 6 tickets.
3. Facility Rentals: Theater available for rental to outside organizations. Rates: $900 (Mon-Thu), $1200 (Fri-Sun/Holidays) for 10-hour day. Additional fees for extra rehearsal time.
4. Donations and Contributions: Tax-deductible donations as a 501c3 non-profit organization. Fund-a-Need campaigns for facility improvements (currently raising for new seating).
5. Concessions and Merchandise: Snack bar sales, wine tumblers, decals, and gift cards. Gift cards valid for any tickets sold through the website.
6. Education Programs: Revenue from youth theater programs through Young At Heart Theatre, including class fees and performance tickets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Raven Performing Arts Theater operates a 425-seat historic venue in downtown Healdsburg, California, producing and hosting live theatrical productions, concerts, comedy shows, and the annual Healdsburg International Short Film Festival. The organization runs the resident Raven Players theater company (6-8 productions annually), the Young At Heart Theatre youth education program, and the ScripTease new works development series, while also renting the venue to community groups and external event producers.

Product overview

Raven Performing Arts Theater is a community performing arts venue offering a diverse portfolio of live performances and arts programming. The core offerings center on the Raven Players' productions (plays and musicals), concert events, and the annual Healdsburg International Short Film Festival. The theater provides educational programming through Young At Heart Theatre (youth arts education), venue rental services for external events, and merchandise (decals, tumblers, gift cards). Key programs include the ScripTease new works development program and Summer Shakespeare performances held at Bacchus Landing. The theater operates primarily through Thundertix for ticketing and donations, and maintains an active volunteer program for front-of-house and backstage roles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Raven Players: The resident theater company of the Raven Performing Arts Theater, producing plays and musicals including original works through the ScripTease program.
• Young At Heart Theatre
• Healdsburg International Short Film Festival (HSIFF)
• ScripTease
• Raven on the Road

Products and services

• Raven Players Productions The resident theater company of the Raven Performing Arts Theater, producing 6-8 plays and musicals annually on the Raven stage, including classic and contemporary works, original plays developed through the ScripTease program, and youth performances. Targeted at local community members and visitors to the wine country region.
• Concerts Live concert performances featuring jazz, classical, folk, and world music artists performed at the Raven Performing Arts Theater, including featured performers such as Bill Frisell Harmony Five and Ballaké Sissoko. Targeted at music enthusiasts and community audiences.
• Healdsburg International Short Film Festival Annual film festival showcasing international short films, featuring both competitive screenings and community engagement events. Targeted at filmmakers, film enthusiasts, and community members.
• Young At Heart Theatre Resident youth theatre program providing arts education to children ages 5-18 through classes, workshops, and productions including Fairytale Theatre and Into the Woods, led by Executive and Artistic Director Katie Watts-Whitaker. Targeted at children and families seeking theatrical education.
• Venue Rental Theater venue available for rental with capacity up to 425 seats, featuring a 4' high thrust stage (24' deep x 29' wide) with LED lighting and projection capabilities. Rates are $900 (Mon-Thu) or $1,200 (Fri-Sun/Holidays) for a 10-hour day. Targeted at community organizations, schools, churches, and external event producers.
• Merchandise and Gift Cards Merchandise items including Raven Theater decals ($4 each or 3 for $10), wine tumblers ($20), and digital gift cards redeemable for any tickets sold through the website. Targeted at theater patrons and gift-givers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 425-seat capacity serving Sonoma County since 2000s

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Bulger FamilyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting Partner for 2025. Supporting the Raven's mission to provide performing arts to the community.
• Crabb-Grasseschi Family FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting Partner for 2025. Foundation supporting arts and cultural organizations.
• Carol Noack and Denny DrowtyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting Partner for 2025. Individual donors supporting the theater.
• The Press DemocratminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting Partner for 2025. Local newspaper providing media sponsorship and coverage.
• Rotary Club NoonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting Partner for 2025. Local service organization supporting community arts.
• StayHealdsburgminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting Partner for 2025. Hospitality partner promoting lodging near the theater.
• Orsi Family VineyardsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWine sponsor for Angels in America production. Located just two minutes from downtown Healdsburg.
• Bacchus LandingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for Summer Shakespeare productions. Features eight tasting rooms, open-air piazza, and bocce courts. Located 2 minutes from downtown Healdsburg. Provides wine and food service for performances.
• Baci Cafe & Wine BarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant partner supporting the Raven through fundraisers and program sponsorships.
• Guiso Latin FusionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerYelp Top 100 restaurant, located next to the Raven. Supports theater through fundraisers and sponsorships.
• The Taste of TeaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJapanese restaurant located next to the Raven. Partner for Gala pre-show event featuring magician/mentalist Robert Goleman.
• BloodRoot WinesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWine tasting room located across from the Raven. Supports theater through donations and event sponsorship.
• Appellation HealdsburgminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLodging sponsor for Healdsburg International Short Film Festival.
• World Class Music LivecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-presenter of special concerts at the Raven, such as Ballaké Sissoko & Derek Gripper performances.
• Young At Heart TheatrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResident youth theatre company at the Raven since moving to the venue. Founded in Los Angeles in 1980. Provides arts education to children of all ages and backgrounds.
• Healdsburg Center for the ArtsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner venue for ScripTease new works readings. Located at 334 Center Street, Healdsburg.
• SingleThread FarmsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonated auditorium seats from Raven Film Center to the theater. Major in-kind donor for seat replacement project.
• Cloverdale Performing Arts CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner venue for 'Raven on the Road' productions. A Good Deal performed at this venue in March 2026.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Marin Theatre Company: Marin Theatre Company is a nonprofit regional theater in Mill Valley, CA producing a mainstage season plus new works development. Comparable as a Bay Area nonprofit resident theater company with similar programming model and new works pipeline.
• Luther Burbank Center for the Arts: Luther Burbank Center is a larger nonprofit performing arts venue in Santa Rosa, CA presenting nationally touring concerts, Broadway tours, and family programming. Comparable as a Sonoma County arts venue but operates at materially larger scale (~1,900 seats) and with broader touring-programming focus.
• American Conservatory Theater: American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) is a major nonprofit regional theater in San Francisco producing a mainstage season plus MFA training program. Comparable as a Bay Area nonprofit performing arts organization with resident company, though substantially larger in scope and budget.
• Berkeley Repertory Theatre: Berkeley Rep is a major nonprofit regional theater in Berkeley, CA producing a multi-show season with Tony Award-winning productions. Comparable as a Bay Area nonprofit theater company with resident programming, though operating at much larger scale and recognition.
• TheatreWorks Silicon Valley: TheatreWorks Silicon Valley is a nonprofit regional theater in Palo Alto, CA producing a season of plays and musicals, including new works. Comparable as a California nonprofit resident theater with similar mainstage + new works programming model.

Others

• Healdsburg Center for the Arts: Healdsburg Center for the Arts is a visual arts nonprofit in Healdsburg, CA and an existing Raven partner (co-located ScripTease new works readings). Comparable as a Sonoma County arts nonprofit sharing donor base and community mission, but operates in visual arts rather than performing arts.

Direct peers

• 6th Street Playhouse: 6th Street Playhouse is a community theater in Santa Rosa, CA producing musicals and plays with a resident company model. Comparable as a Sonoma County regional theater producing 6-8 shows per season with similar ticket pricing dynamics.
• Spreckels Performing Arts Center: Spreckels Performing Arts Center is a nonprofit venue in Rohnert Park, CA (also Sonoma County) presenting concerts, community theater, and educational programs. Comparable regional performing arts venue competing for the same Sonoma County audience and donor base.
• Cloverdale Performing Arts Center: Cloverdale Performing Arts Center is a small nonprofit venue in Cloverdale, CA (also Sonoma County) and an existing Raven partner for 'Raven on the Road' productions. Directly comparable as a smaller Sonoma County performing arts venue.
• Cinnabar Theater: Cinnabar Theater is a nonprofit community theater in Petaluma, CA producing plays, musicals, and youth programming with a similar Sonoma County-area footprint. Directly comparable as a regional 501c3 performing arts venue with resident theater company and education programming.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/raventheater
• Facebookfacebook.com/RavenPerformingArtsTheater
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/raven-theater

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

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