Fuse Theatre is a non-profit organization centered in the San Francisco Bay Area, dedicated to encouraging meaningful engagement in communities through theatre. Fuse works to expand perspectives, challenge the status quo, and promote social, racial, and economic justice by elevating voices often unheard and stories often left untold. The goal is to spark dialogue and learning with their audience, moving people towards action and social change. Fuse Theatre believes its work is made stronger by the many voices, perspectives, and experiences brought into projects.

The organization has a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA), actively welcoming all people inclusive of various identities. They also operate under Anti-Racist Principles, striving to hire and increase the number of BIPOC artists and staff, create anti-racist policies, expand anti-racist learning opportunities, increase BIPOC board membership to 50%, and foster relationships built on common experiences. 

Fuse achieves its mission through three strategic initiatives: Education, which uses storytelling as a catalyst for dialogue and learning through programs like Community Connections and Theatre for Trees Programs; Performance, spotlighting untold stories and diverse artists to connect audiences and strengthen awareness through the Connect and Play and Ignite Artists Program; and Partnerships, collaborating with artistic, social, and community partners to maximize programmatic impact and share resources. 

A unique aspect is the Sparks Artist Collective, formed to put decision-making power in the hands of the artists. Sparks acts as an advisory board, drives artistic projects, gives input for strategic planning, and collectively makes decisions about artistic direction and budgetary items. Project selection is evaluated by Sparks and the Board based on alignment with Fuse’s mission, diversity, subject matter, resources, and artist opportunities. Fuse currently operates in three primary locations: SF East Bay, Central Valley, CA, and New York City, NY.

Arts Programming- Fuse is a producing non profit and specializes in new work development.

Community Building- FUSE offers group facilitation using theatre techniques and storytelling, and strategic planning facilitation using stories and collaboration. 

Education- Fuse offers acting, public speaking, and improv classes.