Community First

Every arts organization is, at its core, a community service organization. Our audiences are the reason we exist. We must listen to the needs of our neighbors and create work that invites them into deeper relationship with one another. Art is not separate from civic life, it is one of its most vital tools. Every creative act should be an act of connection: empowering people, emboldening dialogue, and strengthening the communities we serve.

Artist Centered

Artists are the lifeblood of any theatre organization, and they are an essential part of our community. When artists are trusted, supported, and challenged, they create work that is bold, urgent, and alive. A healthy theatre must foster a culture of generosity, rigor, and collaboration where creativity can thrive without fear. We must invest in local artists and the ecosystems that sustain them. When we lead with trust and support creative people, we build institutions capable of imagination, excellence, and lasting impact.

New Work Driven

I believe that without new work, the vital force of the theatre withers. We must make space for artists to take risks, experiment, and imagine what comes next. I believe in true regional theatres that generate work reflecting the many cultures and lives that make up this nation. We must invest in new work at every scale and in every place. In doing so, we affirm that culture belongs to everyone, regardless of geography, ethnicity, or economic status.