Rainbow Theater
Since 1993, Rainbow Theater directs and produces shows by students engaging UCSC and beyond.
Rainbow Theater’s name was inspired by the Rainbow coalition of the 60’s & 70’s. Every year, Rainbow Theater produces 3 week-long plays dealing with issues pertaining to identity and society primarily through performing arts.
The multi-faceted productions focus on the experiences of African Americans, Asian Americans, and Chicanx/Latine Americans etc. In addition, Rainbow Theater is also a course that qualifies to fulfill the Ethnicity & Race general education requirement.
Rainbow Theater makes quarterly outreach trips to high schools in Los Angeles County and the Bay Area, California. Our goal is to connect with students of under-represented Communities, underfunded schools, and students of color. It is through multicultural theater that the Rainbow Outreach team hopes to catalyze bridging and bonding between University Students and High Schools Students with the hopes of promoting recruitment, retention, and the visibility of POC and disadvantaged communities in higher education. Rainbow Theater’s Outreach program offers information regarding the UC system like admissions and financial aid. As well as a variety of performances, testimonials, and activities to promote student engagement. The Outreach Team also hosts Q&A panels regarding college life and academics.
Rainbow Theater Outreach Coordinator
Justine Wheeler
Third year, Literature (she/they)
As e²’s SIO Coordinator for Rainbow, I am responsible for reaching out to our community as well as outside communities showcasing how we can use theater to celebrate diversity. Additionally, I will be spreading the word about the impact of Rainbow Theater and engaging education. I enjoy art, playing guitar, reading, poetry, and spending time outside.
Connect with Rainbow Theater Outreach
✉️ E-mail: cadrc@ucsc.edu
📸 Instagram: @cadrc_ucsc
🔗 FaceBook: CADrcUCSC