The Wayward Artist

The Wayward Artist is a professional nonprofit theatre company dedicated to bold storytelling, radical inclusivity, and transformative art. We create theatre with an edge—new works, reimagined classics, and stories that reflect the full complexity of our world. To transform a wayward world.

We are a passionate collective of artists, educators, and storytellers united by a shared dream: to create a home for fellow wayward souls.

Many of us are educators by day and artists by night. We believe deeply in paying it forward—creating opportunities for emerging artists at the beginning of their careers while producing professional-quality theatre for the Irvine community and the greater Orange County area.

We are fearless in our storytelling. We push the boundaries of politeness, political correctness, and propriety. We do not shy away from adult content, language, or mature subject matter. Wherever possible, we hold a mirror up to our audiences—challenging pride, prejudice, and point of view through innovation and reinvention.