MISSION AND VALUES
STAGES MAKES PLAYS AND TELLS STORIES THAT INVITE EVERYONE TO LIVE MORE DEEPLY AND LOVE MORE BOLDLY. WE HOLD UP A MIRROR TO OUR COMMUNITY IN ORDER TO CRACK OPEN THE QUESTION:
“WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE HUMAN?”
GOALS
- Advance the artistic potential of Stages
- Activate The Gordy as a hub of theater in Houston
- Strengthen the creative capacities of Houston theater artists & technicians
- Build equity, diversity and inclusion in our Stages community
CORE VALUES
Courage, Intimacy, Generosity, Inclusion and Tenacity
BELIEFS
Theater strengthens our community.
We believe…
….in supporting artists and developing emerging talent.
…intimacy is essential to forging connections among artists, audiences and art.
…in bringing forward a bold scope of programming that reflects the diverse tastes and experiences of our audiences.
…people are at the center of our work and we are committed to their growth and development.
…in taking risks and creating space for radical ideas.
…in unending artistic inquiry.
…everyone deserves to be treated as fully human.
VISION
Theater transforms community.
Stages’ acute focus on the growth of artists creates a theater that leads in the advancement of artists and practitioners, fostering the development of emerging talent and new work. Our resources are dedicated to lifting up artists and supporting a diverse, thriving arts community for Houston.
By producing a broad scope of plays and musicals in an intimate setting, Stages nurtures an engaged and diverse patron base whose loyalty is unrivaled. Our commitment to personal relationship building is key to our success.
Stages’ home, The Gordy, is a dynamic inclusive gathering place that expands creative expression and fuels human connection. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is experienced throughout the campus creating a home for all Houstonians to build community through the arts.
