2015-16 Annual Report
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VISION FOR THE FUTURE<br />
As a leading arts institution in our state, Portland Stage is a hub of creative activity. Our community takes pride in the theater<br />
and actively engages in its wide range of first-rate productions and transformative programs. Our nationally known innovative<br />
education programs are built with the same rigor as our professional productions. Acknowledged as a gem in the theater field,<br />
our productions attract outstanding artists as well as a diverse audience, while our artistic programs incubate new work and<br />
inspire new artists. Our open and inviting building allows artists and audiences to connect around the work which is relevant<br />
to our community and sparks discussion and dialogue. We have strong financial underpinnings and an effective staff and<br />
Board, which allow continued innovation and improvement. We are transparent in our objectives and collaborate with other<br />
like-minded institutions.<br />
OUR VALUES<br />
Our work is always evolving to stay relevant. We are entrepreneurs who innovate, ask questions, cultivate and incubate. From<br />
artists to audience, from long time subscribers to interns and students, our productions, as well as our education and artistic<br />
programs, continually evolve to meet the needs of our constituents, thus remaining relevant to our community.<br />
Our work engages, connects and builds understanding. Through the intimate, personal exchanges that happen through live<br />
theater and hands-on programs, we help to shape our community and build greater understanding of the “other.” We interpret<br />
and share stories from around the world to better understand ourselves and our place in the world.<br />
Our work is created in our community for our community. Building productions from the ground up, we combine the best local<br />
talent with artists from around the nation. We engage our community in this process and build lasting relationships as a result.<br />
Our artists interact with students and the broader community, deepening these connections.<br />
Credits: Harvy Blank* & Kim Staunton* in The Mountaintop by Katori Hall; Cast of Dancing at Lughnasa by Brian Friel; Tyrone Davis Jr.,* Jamil A. C.<br />
Mangan,* Corey Turner in Lost Boy Found in Whole Foods by Tammy Ryan; Donetta Livinia Grays* in Veils by Tom Coash<br />
*Member, Actor’s Equity. Photos: Aaron Flacke, Todd Brian Backus, Samara Yandell.
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