Los Angeles, CA

THE ODYSSEY THEATRE FOUNDATION

EIN 23-7374151

Arts, Culture & Heritage Performing Arts

Mission

To develop adventurous artists, audiences, and ideas by producing bold, intimate theatre, dance and music; to support new work, emerging artists, and cultural exchange within the Los Angeles performing-arts community.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About THE ODYSSEY THEATRE FOUNDATION

The Odyssey Theatre Foundation (doing business as Odyssey Theatre Ensemble) is a Los Angeles-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit producing organization and 99-seat theatre complex founded in 1969. Over more than five decades the Odyssey has presented world premieres, international collaborations, and long-running productions while supporting playwrights, actors, directors and choreographers. In recent years the organization has continued an active season of theatre, music and recurring festivals (including a Contemporary Dance Festival launched in 2017), maintained partnerships with international cultural organizations, and received public arts support to sustain multiple seasons and dance festivals. Following the death of founder and longtime artistic director Ron Sossi in March 2025, the company continued operations and season programming under its producing leadership to carry forward the venue's artistic legacy.

Notable achievements

Longstanding regional theatre

Operating continuously since 1969, the Odyssey has established itself as one of Los Angeles’ longest-running intimate theatre companies and has produced numerous works that went on to broader success.

Established Contemporary Dance Festival

Since launching Dance at the Odyssey in 2017 the festival has grown into a major independent dance presenting platform in Los Angeles, providing performance opportunities and visibility for choreographers and companies.

Public-art funding to sustain seasons

In 2024–25 the organization received county arts funding to support the sustainability of two full seasons and two annual contemporary dance festivals, reinforcing its role as an active presenter in the region.

At a glance

Total assets: $432K
Annual revenue: $739K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 23-7374151
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Website: odysseytheatre.com
On Mahalo since: April 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Consistently praised in regional media — the Odyssey has been recognized by the Los Angeles press for its bold, innovative programming and importance to the city’s intimate-theatre scene.

Recipient of Los Angeles County arts grant support for 2024–25 (supporting seasons and dance festivals), signifying public-sector recognition of its artistic contribution and organizational stability.

International and institutional partnerships, including collaborations with organizations such as the Goethe-Institut and touring companies, have highlighted the Odyssey’s role in cross-cultural exchange and contemporary theatre presentation.

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