Antenna is a nonprofit in the Bay Area for over 30 years, is an award winning theater company.
Produces the work of artist Chris Hardman, known for engaging his audience in unusual settings. Chris and Antenna also create the ECOlogical Calendar and related products licensed by Pomegranate Communications, Apple iPhone, and the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy.
Keywords: Chris Hardman, Ecological Calendar, live theater, Magic Bus
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Antenna Theater, a nonprofit, has been producing original works since 1980.
What is your primary product or service?
Original plays, performances usually produced in site specific venue, i.e. beach, forest, re-cycling center, warehouse, moving bus.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Artistic Director, Chris Hardman, began working with Bread and Puppet Theater when he was 18 in Vermont while attending college.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Antenna's work is unique.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Locations vary in number and type by show.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Antenna's current on-going production is Magic Bus. Boarding is at Union Square, San Francisco, across from Macy's. See magicbussf web site.
Our ECOlogical Calendar is published by Pomegranate and may be purchased directly from us on the web site or from may retailers, including Whole Foods and National Park Service gift stores throughout the country.
What type of payments do you accept?
Paypal and credit cards on line.
Which areas do you service?
Our audience members come from the S.F. Bay Area and around the world.
The purchasers of the ECOlogical Calendar usually live in English speaking countries in North America.
All are welcome!
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Antenna is a nonprofit (501c3 tax exempt) corporation. As such Antenna is owned by a Board of Directors. Chris Hardman is President and
artistic director. Annette Rose is the managing director. They both run daily operations along with staff, interns and volunteers.
What are your hours of operation?
Office hours are from 9 to 5 weekdays. Performances vary in schedule according to season. Please see website.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
Wow! I'm going to tell my friends!
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