Your Theatre - Who we are

	Your Theatre, Inc. at St. Martin's Church Hall 136 Rivet Street New Bedford, MA 02744 508-993-0772	Email: YT*yourtheatre.org
Who we are!
	Your Theatre, Inc. is a non-profit, volunteer, community theater group in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Founded by Mary A. Smith in 1946, the theater has been in continuous operation since, and produces four to seven shows each season. The organization also offers an annual scholarship for students pursuing the arts.

Striving for the highest excellence, the group draws from the surrounding communities for the best talent, both on stage and off. The organization provides opportunities for both experienced and new comers. Training is provided in all areas of theatre, including acting, set construction, make-up and theatrical design.
Your Theatre received a resolution from the New Bedford City Council on the occasion of it's 50th continuous season. Your Theatre also gets mentioned for other reasons. Sometimes actors from our shows get press too! And articles concerning volunteers at Your Theatre, too!
Your Theatre, Inc. *The mission of Your Theatre, Inc. a nonprofit community theatre, is to serve the community by offering dramatic productions which embody the highest ideals of the theatre arts.* (Mission Statement adopted June 11, 2002) Your Theatre Inc. shall endeavor to enhance the cultural life of the community by the study and regular presentation of dramatic productions and other programs of high quality and professional standards and to develop and encourage artist talent by the establishment and operation of workshop theatre productions and otherwise encourage dramatic art. (Statement of Purpose adopted September 10, 2002) This is achieved by choosing the best available plays, actors, directors, and staging. We are committed to offering a variety of productions which will expose the community to the richness of theatre. The professional standards and integrity of productions will never be compromised. Therefore, we are committed to the training and teaching of talented individuals in all aspects of the theatre, providing an opportunity for self expression regardless of age, race, creed or religion. *We are committed to the following core values: QUALITY, VARIETY, INDEPENDENCE, EDUCATION, ACCESSIBILITY.* Quality: We are committed to maintaining the highest level of quality in all that we do. Variety: We are committed to offering a variety of productions that will expose the community to the richness of theatre. Independence: We are committed to fostering the unique identity of Your Theatre and in doing so, maintaining our artistic independence. Education: We are committed to the training of all talented individuals in all facets of the theatre experience. Accessibility: We are committed to providing an accessible, community-oriented opportunity for anyone interested in theatre, regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, gender or sexual orientation. (Values Statement adopted September 10, 2002)
Your Theatre turns 50 an article in the Standard-Times. Resolution honoring Your Theatre presented by the New Bedford City Council.