SATCO Story

Who We Are

The San Antonio Theatre Coalition (SATCO) is a non-profit service organization founded to facilitate communication and cooperation among the many theatre organizations in and around San Antonio, Texas. SATCO was founded in 1995 by Diana Brown, Sterling Houston, Marcia Larsen, Laurie Dietrich, and Richard Rosen. 

SATCO’s fundamental purpose is to:

  • promote the theatre arts in San Antonio and the surrounding areas
  • foster the sharing and distribution of information between members
  • improve and expand media coverage of theatre
  • explore methods for joint audience development

We welcome any and all theatre-minded individuals and producing organizations to join. Actors, directors, techies, audience members, community-based, college/university, or professional theatres, or any combination of the above. All of our members contribute to the vitality of theatre in San Antonio. SATCO exists to provide a unified entity which helps all theatres to meet the challenges of the future as San Antonio and its arts continue to grow. If you appreciate what we do, please consider supporting our efforts by becoming a member or making a donation.

Our Founders

Diana Brown (1963-2021)

Diana Brown (1963-2021)

SATCO's Founder

Sterling Houston (1945-2006)

Sterling Houston (1945-2006)

Director Emeritus

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