Frequently Asked Questions

Thanks for asking! Names are important. We're pronounced "You Are Here Theater".

As originally envisioned, "UR" was an abbreviation for "Under Represented".

UR Here Theater was borne out of the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns of 2020. In open-air backyards and wide open garages, local artists got together and read plays for each other. It was a way for local actors and playwrights to gather safely and explore and talk about lesser-known plays and from lesser-known playwrights or simply plays that wouldn’t be likely to be seen in the area.

Certainly! Here's where we tell people what scripts we'd consider and the overview of the process.

Member of our Literature Team (The Lit Team) read scripts. They score it based on a rubric which includes questions like "How well does this script fulfill our core mission of serving under represented communites?"

The highest-rated scripts from the Lit Team are then presented to the Board of Directors for everybody to read. The Board then votes on the scripts they'd like to see the Company perform. The scripts with the highest number of votes are selected.

Then we obtain performance rights for the chosen scripts.

Occasionally, performance rights aren't available and we have to fall back to another highly-rated script.

You might not give too much thought to your personal pronouns; particularly if you're cisgender. But everyone’s gender identity is unique and doesn’t always match what others assume. So, asking someone, “What are your pronouns?” is a great way to be inclusive and promote equality. Many people don’t fit into the traditional male or female categories, and being misgendered can really hurtful. As we work towards a more fair and diverse society it’s super important understand personal pronouns so everyone feels comfortable and respected at work.

We'd be excited to have you join our community! We hold open calls for each series about a month before the first show. Typically, January & June. You can also choose to donate at <link>. And, by far, the easiest way to join us is to become a monthy subscriber!

After the show, the cast and director gather on the stage and answer questions from the audience and talk about their thoughts and experience with the script. We strongly encourage you, our audience, to ask questions and to share your own experiences with everybody. We believe that through sharing our stories we can build a stronger community together!