MISSION STATEMENT 

Asheville Musical Theatre is a queer-led company creating bold, accessible musical theatre that engages diverse artists and audiences, challenges perspectives, and celebrates stories from every walk of life.

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VISION STATEMENT 

We envision a cultural landscape where musical theatre inspires, connects, and transforms communities. Guided by queer leadership, we amplify diverse voices, break barriers to access, and spark dialogue through every production.

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OUR ARTISTIC PILLARS

 

Connection

Theatre is a way to bring people together. Our shows create honest, personal moments where audiences and artists share real human experiences. Through storytelling that feels familiar and true, we remind everyone that we’re all connected. Whether it’s stories about love, struggle, or hope, our work invites you to connect with yourself and with others.

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Authenticity

We tell stories that are real and honest. From the scripts we pick to the voices we highlight, we want our theatre to show life in all its complexity. Our work embraces both the joys and the challenges, giving space for stories that break away from stereotypes and celebrate the full range of human experience.

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Courage

We believe in telling stories that take risks and spark important conversations. Our theatre is a place where tough questions are welcomed and new ideas explored. We honor the bravery of the artists who create with us and the audiences who engage openly. Through this courage, we create a space where people can grow and change.

 

Community

Supporting local artists and building a strong arts community is central to what we do. We pay fair wages and invest in local talent. We want to be more than just a theatre company; we want to be part of Asheville’s creative heart, helping artists and audiences thrive together.

 

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EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

Asheville Musical Theatre believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion should be essential elements of all activity within the organization. We are proud to be a preeminent theatre in one of the most diverse cities in America and strive to represent that both on and off-stage.

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We believe that the most interesting and successful theatrical pieces are those that allow us to identify with human characteristics we relate to and enlighten us about aspects of the human experience that are different from our own. We are strongly committed to producing work that is made by and tells the stories of, a wide range of voices from all walks of life and to making that work accessible to all audiences, including those that have historically lacked access to the arts and cultural sector.

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We understand that to perpetuate growth and development, it is imperative that leadership, staff, and artistic teams consist of people with a mix of ideas, perspectives, and values who come from diverse backgrounds. We have made it a priority to create and maintain an environment that is equitable to and supportive of all individuals regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender identity, age, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, education, marital status, language, military or veteran status, etc. Asheville Musical Theatre is dedicated to treating humans as humans, as everyone deserves this respect.

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We acknowledge that this statement will always be a work in progress as we set out to achieve racial justice and equity.