Welcome to Carmel Repertory Theatre

Welcome to the Carmel Repertory Theatre! We are a non-profit community arts collective that encourages self-expression through theater, music and dance. We believe that art is an essential part of any thriving community. We believe that arts lift the spirit and raise the collective consciousness of the citizens of Carmel. We collaborate with artists and artistic organizations in an effort to facilitate mutual support, recognition, and the exchanging of ideas. We work to encourage a thriving community of artists and appreciation of art within Carmel. We facilitate classes, lectures, performances, and exhibits in an effort to enrich the lives of all citizens of Carmel. The Carmel Repertory Theatre strives to unleash the artistic potential of every community member.

MISSION STATEMENT

Carmel Repertory Theatre, Inc. seeks to develop, engage, and challenge audiences and volunteers through the expansion of theater education and performance for both artists and the greater Carmel community.

AIMS / VISION

Carmel Repertory Theatre, Inc.’s vision is to provide the best possible live theatrical performances for the citizens of the City of Carmel.  Furthermore, we are developing Carmel Repertory Theatre, Inc. to be the resident theatrical company for the new Carmel Performing Arts Center. To combine our own productions, projects, collaborations with other partners and touring work, to create a program of the highest quality, family values and greatest possible accessibility, within a sound and sustainable financial framework.

Carmel Repertory Theatre, Inc. has agreed upon the following list of core values/visions that we feel represent the needs and wants of the community:

• Provide the best in live theatrical entertainment to include acting, dance, and music

• Provide family based entertainment throughout the year for the City of Carmel

• To be open in all aspects so that the area citizens can be involved

• Provide open books for all financial dealings to ensure good stewardship of all finances

KEY OBJECTIVES

• To create a theatre that is welcoming, inclusive and open to all sections of the community.

• To create a theatre which has a high profile, and is a vital component of the public and cultural life of the region.

• To create work that both satisfies and challenges the theatre's audiences.

• To represent the best in community values. 

• To offer opportunities to develop theatre and performance skills, particularly to young people and other social and cultural groups who are currently under represented.

• To create educational opportunities for school students within the theatre's program which enliven and extend their studies.

• To combine with other partners, as sponsors, co-producers or funders to enhance and extend the quality and scope of our productions and other activities.

• To develop new artists, new work and new ways of working.

• To develop a national profile for the theatre as a centre of excellence and a source of innovation.

• To develop business acumen to ensure and enhance both the efficient running and financial viability of the organization