Organization Founded in 1995, the Geffen Playhouse (the Geffen), is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to enriching the cultural life of Los Angeles through plays and educational programs that inform, entertain, and inspire. Named in honor of entertainment mogul David Geffen who made a $5 million gift in 2002, the organization has been a hub of the Los Angeles theater scene since opening its doors. Noted for its intimacy and celebrated for its renowned mix of classic and contemporary plays as well as provocative world premiere productions, the Geffen continues to present a body of work that garners national recognition. The 512-seat Gil Cates Theater performance space, nam