Our Story

About

Part of Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles, Theatre Raymond Kabbaz (TRK) brings theater, music, dance, film, and youth programs from around the world to Los Angeles. As the city’s only year-round theater devoted to Francophone cultures, TRK hosts 50–60 events each season and welcomes approximately 7,500 patrons, fostering international cultural exchange through the arts.

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Who is Raymond Kabbaz?

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.

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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.

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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

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