Building a stage where powerful stories find their voice
Our Co-founders
Amela
Artistic Director
About Amela: A visionary theater director with a passion for innovative storytelling and community engagement. With a background in both classical and experimental theater, Amela brings a unique perspective to every production, focusing on authentic representation and powerful narratives that resonate with diverse audiences.
Jovani
Artistic Director
About Jovani: A dedicated theater artist with extensive experience in producing groundbreaking performances. Jovani's work explores the intersection of traditional theatrical elements with contemporary social themes, creating immersive experiences that challenge and inspire audiences to see the world from new perspectives.
Our Story
Little Branch Theater was born from a shared vision and a pressing question: How can theater become more accessible, representative, and meaningful in today's rapidly changing world? In 2022, Amela and Jovani, who had collaborated on various productions throughout their careers, decided to create a space where innovative theatrical approaches could flourish.
After months of planning, community outreach, and building a network of like-minded artists, Little Branch Theater launched with its first production—a reimagining of a classic text through a contemporary lens. The enthusiastic response from audiences confirmed what the founders believed: there was a hunger for theater that breaks conventions while remaining deeply connected to human experience.
Today, we continue to grow organically, building relationships with artists and audiences who share our passion for storytelling that challenges, inspires, and unites. Each production is an opportunity to explore new creative territory while staying true to our core values of authenticity, inclusivity, and artistic excellence.
The Little Branch Story
Our name, "Little Branch Theater," embodies our philosophy and aspirations. The image of a little branch represents growth, resilience, and connection—all essential elements of our artistic approach.
The story behind our name comes from an ancient proverb that speaks of how even the smallest branch, when nurtured properly, can grow into something magnificent that provides shelter and sustenance. Similarly, we believe that small, thoughtful beginnings in theatrical creation can lead to profound cultural impact.
Just as a branch is connected to something larger than itself yet maintains its own unique direction, our theater company honors theatrical traditions while branching out in new, exciting directions. Each production, each collaboration, represents another extension of our creative reach—another little branch reaching toward the light.
Our Values
Innovation
We embrace bold, creative approaches to storytelling and stagecraft.
Community
We build connections through theater, fostering collaboration, local artistry, and an engaged audience.
Authenticity
We bring honest, meaningful stories to the stage with integrity and care.
Impact
We produce work that sparks conversation, challenges perspectives, and inspires change.
Representation
We highlight diverse voices and underrepresented narratives in our productions.
Empowerment
We create opportunities for artists to grow, collaborate, and share their voices.
Looking Forward
As we grow, we envision Little Branch Theater becoming a creative hub where:
- •Diverse stories inspire, challenge, and unite our community.
- •Emerging local artists develop their craft alongside seasoned professionals.
- •A dedicated teaching studio introduces performers to the fundamentals of Meisner technique, culminating in a live performance.
- •One day, we hope to establish a permanent space to call our theater home.