Lakeland Theatre Company believes in:
Community: We provide encouragement for all levels of
volunteer involvement and recognize these contributions as crucial to
the success of Lakeland’s productions and programs. We provide a
supportive environment where everyone is welcome, regardless of skill
level, ability or background. Volunteers are essential to the success of
Lakeland Theatre Company.
Inclusion: We are committed to reaching out to new audiences,
patrons and volunteers that are reflective of the community that we
serve. We provide affordable, accessible and diverse programs to achieve
participation by all segments of our community.
Learning: We provide life-long learning opportunities for
people of all ages, particularly children, through the art of theatre.
Excellence & Artistic Integrity: We actively strive to achieve
excellence in all of our programs as well as to maintain the artistic
integrity of our productions to the highest standards possible. We also
reserve the right to take artistic risk and to make mistakes while
striving for excellence in all of our endeavors.
Leadership: We seek to play a role as a community leader,
forming partnerships and collaborations with other arts disciplines, and
acting as a resource for cultural policymakers. Also, we seek to develop
leaders within our organization through training and education programs.
Financial Management: We are committed to operating in a
financially responsible manner.
Warren County, Halifax County, Kerr Lake, Lake Gaston, Southside
Virginia & the Roanoke Valley: We are committed to playing an active
role in keeping our community vital by greatly enhancing the quality of
life while building on our traditions and continuing to make our
programs responsive to the ever-changing needs of our community.