About

Theatre Raymond Kabbaz (TRK) is a 220-seat theatre that presents theater, music, dance, screenings, and youth audience programs. Our events bring diverse cultural traditions from across the globe to our stage, enriching the lives of youth, patrons, and artists in the greater Los Angeles area, and beyond. The venue is the only year-round theater in Los Angeles devoted almost exclusively to French language cultures.

TRK presents 30-40 events and serves approximately 5,000 patrons per season with educational programs catering to the school community and French language/international events serving Los Angeles County at large.

Over the last 20 years, the intimate venue has presented over 170 domestic and international artists, 150 films from around the world, and 100 youth performances. During the pandemic shutdown, the theatre presented a full season of events online.

Mission

The mission of Theatre Raymond Kabbaz is to present French language and international cultural programming to youth, patrons, and artists in Los Angeles County and beyond.

This mission is accomplished by showing works of theater, music, dance, and film from the rich diversity of French-speaking cultures, introducing great international artists to Los Angeles County, and by teaching K-12 students the dramatic arts.

Vision

Through its programming, the TRK hopes to inspire, unite, uplift, and teach, ultimately fostering a lifelong appreciation for the arts, and enrich the lives of youth, patrons, and artists in ways that nothing else can.

History

Raymond Kabbaz, President and Founder of Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles, was an avid supporter of the arts and was a firm believer in its ability to enrich lives. The last three years of his life were dedicated to the construction of the theatre that would ultimately bear his name. Theatre Raymond Kabbaz opened in the year 2000, and since then it has presented over 500 events and served more than 100,000 youth and patrons.

As an important part of its mission to serve youth, the theatre also produces educational programs that serve grades K-12. The students expand their knowledge of the dramatic arts by participating in student performances. Throughout the year, TRK offers students the unique opportunity to attend award-winning performances and films selected for their artistic excellence and connection to French and Francophone cultures.

Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles

Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Preschool-12th grade school, accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges as well as the French Ministry of Education. Proudly rooted in Los Angeles, the school serves over 800 families and nurtures a deep respect for learning the languages and cultures of others.

Contact:

OVERLAND CAMPUS 3261 Overland Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90034

Tel: (310) 836-3464

Visit the website of Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles