Area Stage

It was 1989 when John and Maria Rodaz founded Area Stage, becoming pioneers of the Miami Beach arts community on Lincoln Road. Since its inception, the critically acclaimed nonprofit has forever changed the standards of what South Florida’s theatre can be. Throughout its 35 year history, Area Stage productions have earned over 280 nominations, 150+ awards, and numerous acknowledgments such as the Miami New Times’ “Best Of,” worldwide recognition on Travel & Leisure Magazine, People, US, CNN, Univision, Telemundo, and on ABC’s Nightline with Ted Koppel as the only theatre company ever featured on the program. 

In 2008, Area Stage moved into the Riviera Theatre in Coral Gables. With a reimagined mission and vision, the company established a professional-level conservatory program in addition to maintaining a full season of professional productions, concerts, and community events. In 2014, the Inclusion Theatre Project (ITP) was established, a life-changing program for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. In 2020, Area Stage moved to The Shops at Sunset Place. Its current headquarters, hosts state-of-the-art dance and voice studios, a black box theatre and a converted warehouse to present larger productions.

Under the visionary leadership of newly appointed Artistic Director Giancarlo Rodaz, Area Stage has undergone a transformative phase, embracing immersive productions as a means to elevate storytelling. In 2022, a community partnership with the Arsht Center allowed the organization to produce at a much higher level reaching larger audience circles, with sold out performances. The company’s forward-thinking approach and innovative spirit have placed it at the forefront of immersive theater, garnering relationships with Disney Theatricals, GFour Productions, and the MacKintosh office. 

Celebrating 35 years of artistic excellence, Area Stage thanks you for your immense support. 

Visit areastage.org for more information.