Live Theatre in the Coastal Bend
Founded by Ed Chapa and carried forward by Mary Chapa, Aurora Arts Theatre has been a home for community, creativity, and connection since opening its doors in January 2010.
Founded on a love of the stage
Aurora Arts Theatre has been bringing live theatre to the Coastal Bend since opening its doors in January 2010. Today, we continue that mission with every production, every performer, and every audience member who walks through our doors.
Founded by Ed Chapa and led today by Mary Chapa, the theatre was built on a passion for storytelling, creativity, and access to high-quality live performances close to home.
The theatre’s name honors Ed’s mother, Aurora “Loli” Chapa Taylor, whose love of creativity and craftsmanship continues to inspire every production we bring to the stage.
The City of Corpus Christi proclaimed January 22, 2020, as “Aurora Arts Theatre Day,” and again recognized the theatre in 2025 for its continued impact on the community.
Aurora Arts Theatre is committed to producing high-quality live theatre in a welcoming, inclusive environment that brings people together in the Coastal Bend.
Mary Chapa
Mary Chapa has been the heart and soul of Aurora Arts Theatre since its founding. As Executive Director, she oversees every production, every season, and every detail that makes Aurora a home for live theatre in the Coastal Bend.
Her dedication to community, craft, and the performers who walk through Aurora’s doors has shaped the theatre into what it is today — a place where stories come to life and audiences keep coming back.
“Live Theatre, Baby!”
Aurora Arts Theatre was founded by Ed Chapa in January 2010. His passion for live theatre, his community, and his people lives on in every production, every performer, and every audience member who walks through these doors. The theatre’s name honors his mother, Aurora “Loli” Chapa Taylor, whose love of creativity and craftsmanship continues to inspire everything we do.
Come experience the magic.
Join us for a show, support our mission, or call our Box Office at (361) 851-9700 — we’d love to see you.