Statement of Objectives

The CTC's ultimate goal is to foster the arts and to promote art as an accessible means of self-expression and self-understanding for all members of our community. Our primary vision is the use of theater programming and education to develop an appreciation of performance and to encourage people of all socio-economic backgrounds to think creatively within their own lives, on scales both large and small. Within this mission there is a heightened emphasis on youth and typically under-represented demographics.  With that in mind:

The company’s primary objective is the production of a year-long theater program with numerous full-scale “main stage” productions with an emphasis on making theater a viable component of every citizen’s regular entertainment options. We de-mystify and de-marginalize theater by presenting relevant and accessible productions with extremely affordable ticket prices.

The second objective is the production of smaller scale “second stage” productions, one week-end guest shows, workshop pieces, and new works. Where the main stage season is intended to present the possibilities of performance to our community, the second stage season is intended to facilitate greater amateur involvement, offer insight into the creative process, and create exposure for newer and more radical ideas.

The third objective is to offer educational programming. Members and guests will offer occasional lectures on various theatrical topics. We will offer workshops for youth and community members to be engaged in the process of creating theater, some of which may grown into “second stage” productions. We will offer after-school and summertime youth classes in acting, reading, and special theatrical topics.  

The fourth objective is to provide a forum for other modes of artistic expression. This will be facilitated with occasional use of the theater as gallery space, dance hall, or recital space. We will also actively pursue the development of after-school visual art programs for students and the inclusion of local visual artists in the theatrical scenic process.