About Us
EMPOWERING CREATIVITY, BUILDING COMMUNITY
mainstages is an educational theater company dedicated to inspiring children through creative programming and performances. Year-round, we deliver recurring in-school and afterschool programs, as well as touring interactive performances and game shows to community centers and religious institutions. During the summer, we produce theater programs and provide engaging entertainment for sleepaway and day camps nationwide.
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OUR MISSION
At mainstages, we aim to create safe spaces where children can take risks, grow as individuals, and celebrate the performing arts as an essential part of social emotional development.
We deliver:
- Impactful theatrical experiences with dynamic staff, culturally inclusive programming, and innovative activities.
- Big topics that celebrate differences and prepare today’s youth to lead tomorrow’s world.
- Costumes, sets, and fun giveaways to ensure every participant feels celebrated and empowered.
CORE VALUES
Our Core Values shape everything we do and inspire us to deliver creative, impactful experiences for every participant.
IMPROVISATION: We embrace flexibility, allowing participants to thrive in ever-changing environments with in-the-moment engagement and activities promoting creativity and critical thinking.
CONNECTION: We create spaces that highlight similarities and celebrate differences with joyful group collaboration and emphasis on empathy and understanding.
CHARACTER: We encourage self-discovery and emotional growth by fostering safe spaces for vulnerability and expression and offering programs that tackle relevant issues like identity and mental health.
IMAGINATION: Our programs transport participants into a world of endless possibilities with expansive storytelling scenarios and a unique ability to leverage imagination to inspire empathy and vision.
COMMUNITY COMMITMENT
At mainstages, accountability and inclusion are at the core of our community work. Through collaboration and dialogue, we continue to learn, grow, and improve.
Our DEI Commitments Include:
- Mandatory anti-racism and conflict-resolution training for staff.
- Transparent compensation structures and equitable hiring practices.
- Culturally responsive programming and performances.
- Ongoing feedback from staff and community members to ensure accountability.
We are dedicated to fostering an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.
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