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our mission

Welcome -- we're really glad you're here.

Studio Theatre Worcester was created out of a belief that theatre is most powerful when it feels close, honest, and connected to the people in the room. We make work that invites audiences to lean in, to listen, and to see themselves and one another a little more clearly.

We are a professional theatre company rooted in Worcester, but our work extends beyond any single stage or venue. You’ll often find us in different spaces across the city, collaborating with artists, partners, and communities wherever meaningful stories can be shared. That sense of movement is intentional — it allows us to stay responsive, curious, and deeply connected to the people we serve.

At Studio Theatre Worcester, we value process as much as product. We believe how theatre is made matters just as much as what appears onstage. Our work centers artists, supports new voices, and creates space for both emerging and established creatives to grow. We strive to build rooms that are welcoming, collaborative, and grounded in mutual respect.

Theatre, for us, is also about connection beyond performance. It’s about conversation, reflection, and shared experience. It’s about creating moments where people from different backgrounds can sit together, engage with challenging ideas, and leave with something to carry forward.

Whether you’re an audience member joining us for a performance, an artist collaborating on a project, a partner supporting our work, or a funder investing in our mission, you are an essential part of this community. We’re grateful for your curiosity, your trust, and your belief in what theatre can do.

Thank you for being here — and we hope to see you in the room soon.

John Somers
Artistic Director

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OUR VALUES

Produce QUALITY productions that elicit VISCERAL experiences for our patrons.
Foster
INCLUSIVITY, DIVERSITY, and EQUITY throughout all areas of our organization.
Encourage continued learning by providing
EDUCATION opportunities.
Promote and invest in the use of
LOCAL talent.
Invest in
INNOVATION to keep the costs of our productions and classes affordable.
Develop a strong bond with the
COMMUNITY.
Identify and DISMANTLE SYSTEMS that inhibit access to theatre.
Build
SUSTAINABLE VALUE through fiscal responsibility.

our vision

Studio Theatre Worcester is a professional, visceral theatre that fosters human connection, deepens empathy, and strengthens our community.

STRATEGIC PILLARS

  • Deepen Community Impact

  • Invest in Artists & Creative Development

  • Elevate Professional Practice & Artistic Excellence

  • Strengthen Governance & Organizational Leadership

  • Ensure Financial & Operational Sustainability

We recognize that strategic planning is a living process. Our plan will be revisited regularly to ensure it remains responsive to our community, our artists, and the evolving landscape of nonprofit theatre.

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Studio Theatre Worcester exists to create professional, visceral theatre that fosters human connection, deepens empathy, and strengthens our community. We believe theater is both an artistic practice and community service. It is our responsibility as creatives to foster inclusive and accessible spaces where art is the catalyst for collective reflection and community connection.

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