Umbrella Collective (formerly Savage Umbrella)

Umbrella Collective (formerly Savage Umbrella) collaborates to create new works of theater that inspire vital conversations.

Umbrella Collective’s not-so-secret power is creating transformative performance experiences powered by people. Shared, live arts experiences have the unique ability to transcend the boundaries of the everyday to foster deeper conversations about who we are, how we are, and what we want to be. We believe the practice of collaboration—with artists and audiences—leads to transformational change. To create change, we first need to model compassion, empathy, respect, listening, and curiosity in all aspects of our work and play. We embrace theater that inspires genuine conversations centered around womxn and queer voices. We encourage artists to take risks and push their own boundaries to create compelling and bold stories that represent their identities and experiences. From the nascent seeds of ideas, we devise artistically excellent and thought-provoking new works of theater. In this way, we are shaping a world where creativity, collaboration, and curiosity are essential tools for connection.