To Educate & Empower
USING ART & ACTIVIST LAWYERING
TO DISRUPT SYSTEMS OF OPPRESSION
AND RECLAIM POWER WITH THE PEOPLE.
About Us
The Mission of Uprise Theatre is to use art and activist lawyering to disrupt systems of oppression and reclaim power with the people.
The Vision of Uprise Theatre is that now will be the time in history in which all peoples are treated by the legal system as full human beings with corresponding full human rights.
We maintain the Values of Uprise Theatre by being authentic in the way we relate to ourselves and others; we are unapologetic in our desire of liberation for all people; and we are a community-based organization.
We do this through:
ART
Uprise believes art can and should be used to promote social justice. The best example of how we use art to promote empowerment is our flagship theatre program: a legal course that teaches topics including domestic violence, immigration, sexual assault, LGBTQ+ rights and hate crimes, 4th and 5th Amendment rights, and gang and conspiracy charges.
Participants of the program, turned peer-educators, re-teach the information they have learned to the community through live performances. Listen to our first ever podcast-play!
We also use beautiful posters to educate people on their legal rights. These poster are available for free download on our website.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS FORUMS
Uprise contributes legal knowledge and skills to the people, striving for investment and empowerment of community members in the legal process. Please contact us if you or your organization are interested in having us present.
LEGAL SERVICES
As an extension of our Know Your Right Forums, Uprise is a core organization with FREE SD and provides direct legal representation and coaching for folks facing criminal charges.
Uprise also believes that access to justice should be for everyone, without attorneys serving as gatekeepers of that information. We have created a Template and How To Database for basic legal information and An Educational Video Series for the criminal court process.
The Vision of Uprise Theatre is that now will be the time in history in which all peoples are treated by the legal system as full human beings with corresponding full human rights.
We maintain the Values of Uprise Theatre by being authentic in the way we relate to ourselves and others; we are unapologetic in our desire of liberation for all people; and we are a community-based organization.
We do this through:
ART
Uprise believes art can and should be used to promote social justice. The best example of how we use art to promote empowerment is our flagship theatre program: a legal course that teaches topics including domestic violence, immigration, sexual assault, LGBTQ+ rights and hate crimes, 4th and 5th Amendment rights, and gang and conspiracy charges.
Participants of the program, turned peer-educators, re-teach the information they have learned to the community through live performances. Listen to our first ever podcast-play!
We also use beautiful posters to educate people on their legal rights. These poster are available for free download on our website.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS FORUMS
Uprise contributes legal knowledge and skills to the people, striving for investment and empowerment of community members in the legal process. Please contact us if you or your organization are interested in having us present.
LEGAL SERVICES
As an extension of our Know Your Right Forums, Uprise is a core organization with FREE SD and provides direct legal representation and coaching for folks facing criminal charges.
Uprise also believes that access to justice should be for everyone, without attorneys serving as gatekeepers of that information. We have created a Template and How To Database for basic legal information and An Educational Video Series for the criminal court process.
Our impact
Manifesto
UPRISE MANIFESTO
We, as ghetto children, recognize that we have been born with an inherent toughness.
One that has enabled us to survive. We now proclaim that survival is not enough. We long to flourish in ways unexpected of us.
Using weapons of non-violence we will overcome barriers with pen and paper, art, dance, poetry, acting and performance.
We will uprise first within our communities, and after everywhere anywhere we find ourselves.
We recognize that we are women men nonbinary mothers fathers teachers students criminal leaders queer straight immigrant native.
Therefore we believe in universal uprisal. Plant your roots firmly, and extend towards the sky. Wherever you are, whoever you are, rise up now.
Team
Free Community Resources
Know Your Rights Posters
Download our Know Your Rights Posters for free and share them with your community.
Learn MoreColoring Pages
We all need to rest and heal. Use our coloring pages to practice peace and promote liberation.
Learn MoreFilm the Cops
Download this artwork from our favorite local artist Soni Lopez Chavez as a reminder to film the cops.
Learn MoreJoin us
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Make A Donation
Uprise Theatre is a grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofit: ID# 83-2977660.
Your continued support allows us to provide necessary programs to communities that need it most.
Read about the work that we have done, directly funded by your generous donations, in our 2025 Annual Report.
We respect your privacy and will solely use information from any donation to add you to our email listserv. Should you ever want to opt out please click the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email. Learn more by reading our Privacy Policy found on this page.
Your continued support allows us to provide necessary programs to communities that need it most.
Read about the work that we have done, directly funded by your generous donations, in our 2025 Annual Report.
We respect your privacy and will solely use information from any donation to add you to our email listserv. Should you ever want to opt out please click the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email. Learn more by reading our Privacy Policy found on this page.
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Privacy Policy
Uprise Theatre Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy
Last Updated On 21-Dec-2025
Effective Date 20-Dec-2025
This Privacy Policy describes the policies of Uprise Theatre, PO Box 741484, CA 92174, United States of America, email: uprisetheatre@gmail.com, phone: 6198215340 on the collection, use and disclosure of your information that we collect when you use our website ( http://uprisetheatre.org ). (the “Service”). By accessing or using the Service, you are consenting to the collection, use and disclosure of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not consent to the same, please do not access or use the Service.
We may modify this Privacy Policy at any time without any prior notice to you and will post the revised Privacy Policy on the Service. The revised Policy will be effective 180 days from when the revised Policy is posted in the Service and your continued access or use of the Service after such time will constitute your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy. We therefore recommend that you periodically review this page.
Information We Collect:
We will collect and process the following personal information about you:
Name
Email
Mobile
Payment Info
How We Use Your Information:
We will use the information that we collect about you for the following purposes:
Marketing/ Promotional
If we want to use your information for any other purpose, we will ask you for consent and will use your information only on receiving your consent and then, only for the purpose(s) for which grant consent unless we are required to do otherwise by law.
Retention Of Your Information:
We will retain your personal information for as long as we need it to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected as detailed in this Privacy Policy. We may need to retain certain information for longer periods such as record-keeping / reporting in accordance with applicable law or for other legitimate reasons like enforcement of legal rights, fraud prevention, etc. Residual anonymous information and aggregate information, neither of which identifies you (directly or indirectly), may be stored indefinitely.
Your Rights:
Depending on the law that applies, you may have a right to access and rectify or erase your personal data or receive a copy of your personal data, restrict or object to the active processing of your data, ask us to share (port) your personal information to another entity, withdraw any consent you provided to us to process your data, a right to lodge a complaint with a statutory authority and such other rights as may be relevant under applicable laws. To exercise these rights, you can write to us at uprisetheatre@gmail.com. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.
Do note that if you do not allow us to collect or process the required personal information or withdraw the consent to process the same for the required purposes, you may not be able to access or use the services for which your information was sought.
Security:
The security of your information is important to us and we will use reasonable security measures to prevent the loss, misuse or unauthorized alteration of your information under our control. However, given the inherent risks, we cannot guarantee absolute security and consequently, we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us and you do so at your own risk.
Grievance / Data Protection Officer:
If you have any queries or concerns about the processing of your information that is available with us, you may email our Grievance Officer at Uprise Theatre, PO Box 741484, email: uprisetheatre@gmail.com. We will address your concerns in accordance with applicable law.
Last Updated On 21-Dec-2025
Effective Date 20-Dec-2025
This Privacy Policy describes the policies of Uprise Theatre, PO Box 741484, CA 92174, United States of America, email: uprisetheatre@gmail.com, phone: 6198215340 on the collection, use and disclosure of your information that we collect when you use our website ( http://uprisetheatre.org ). (the “Service”). By accessing or using the Service, you are consenting to the collection, use and disclosure of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not consent to the same, please do not access or use the Service.
We may modify this Privacy Policy at any time without any prior notice to you and will post the revised Privacy Policy on the Service. The revised Policy will be effective 180 days from when the revised Policy is posted in the Service and your continued access or use of the Service after such time will constitute your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy. We therefore recommend that you periodically review this page.
Information We Collect:
We will collect and process the following personal information about you:
Name
Mobile
Payment Info
How We Use Your Information:
We will use the information that we collect about you for the following purposes:
Marketing/ Promotional
If we want to use your information for any other purpose, we will ask you for consent and will use your information only on receiving your consent and then, only for the purpose(s) for which grant consent unless we are required to do otherwise by law.
Retention Of Your Information:
We will retain your personal information for as long as we need it to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected as detailed in this Privacy Policy. We may need to retain certain information for longer periods such as record-keeping / reporting in accordance with applicable law or for other legitimate reasons like enforcement of legal rights, fraud prevention, etc. Residual anonymous information and aggregate information, neither of which identifies you (directly or indirectly), may be stored indefinitely.
Your Rights:
Depending on the law that applies, you may have a right to access and rectify or erase your personal data or receive a copy of your personal data, restrict or object to the active processing of your data, ask us to share (port) your personal information to another entity, withdraw any consent you provided to us to process your data, a right to lodge a complaint with a statutory authority and such other rights as may be relevant under applicable laws. To exercise these rights, you can write to us at uprisetheatre@gmail.com. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.
Do note that if you do not allow us to collect or process the required personal information or withdraw the consent to process the same for the required purposes, you may not be able to access or use the services for which your information was sought.
Security:
The security of your information is important to us and we will use reasonable security measures to prevent the loss, misuse or unauthorized alteration of your information under our control. However, given the inherent risks, we cannot guarantee absolute security and consequently, we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us and you do so at your own risk.
Grievance / Data Protection Officer:
If you have any queries or concerns about the processing of your information that is available with us, you may email our Grievance Officer at Uprise Theatre, PO Box 741484, email: uprisetheatre@gmail.com. We will address your concerns in accordance with applicable law.