Jewel Box Childrens Theater

Anna Kate s theatrical journey began at the age of 6 when her mother signed her up for theater class to help her overcome her fears and shyness. Since then she has performed and worked behind the scenes at various local theaters but her passion has always been teaching! Anna Kate and her partner Andy founded the Jewel Box Children s Theater Company in 2016, dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion in the arts through accessible, meaningful, community driven, multigenerational arts programing. In 2022 Anna Kate was recognized by Lena Gonzalez and the California State Senate for her dedication to arts equity and in 2024 she was named a 69th District Woman of Distinction for her work with Jewel Box.