Our Mission
Live theatre connects us to meaningful issues in our lives and has the power to shape the human experience. The mission of the Indiana Repertory Theatre is to produce top-quality, professional theatre and related activities, providing experiences that engage, surprise, challenge, and entertain people throughout their lifetimes, thereby helping to build a vital and vibrant community.
Our Vision
The Indiana Repertory Theatre will be the year-round and life-long destination of choice for people of all ages and backgrounds seeking enjoyable and meaningful experiences. Using theatre as a springboard for personal reflection and community discussion, our productions and programs will inspire our neighbors to learn about themselves and others. As an arts leader in the state of Indiana, the IRT invites collaborations with other top-quality arts institutions, with the goal of making Indiana a vibrant home of cultural expression, economic vitality and a diverse, informed, and engaged citizenry.
As An Institution, We Value:
Sustaining a Professional, Creative Atmosphere
- the professional production of plays that provide insight and celebrate human relationships through the unique vision of the playwright
- professional artists of the highest quality working on our stages in an environment that allows them to grow and thrive
- our leadership role in fostering a creative environment where arts, education, corporate, civic and cultural organizations collaborate to benefit our community
Prudent Stewardship of Our Resources
- our public benefit status, where the focus is on artistic integrity, affordable ticket prices that allow all segments of our community to attend and community service
- fiscal responsibility and financial security based on achieving a balanced budget
- growing our endowment fund, as a resource for future development and to ensure our ability to deliver our mission
Inclusiveness
- the production of plays from a broad range of dramatic literature that addresses diverse communities
- the involvement of all segments of our community in our activities
- the involvement of our organization and people in many aspects of the community
using theatre arts as a primary tool to bring meaning into the lives of our youth, making creativity a component of their education
- the employment of artists and staff who celebrate the diversity of the United States
Heritage and Tradition
- our role as the state of Indiana’s premier theatre for 31 years, recognized by the 107th General Assembly in 1991 as “Indiana’s Theatre Laureate”
- the historic Indiana Theatre as our home and as a cultural landmark
- the national, state and local reputation we hold for the quality of our creative work and educational programming
- our Board, staff and volunteers, artists, audiences and donors as essential partners in fulfilling our mission
