Who We Are
Vivid Stage is a professional yet intimate theatre company in residence at Oakes Center in Summit. Our year-long season includes plays, improv comedy, new play readings, and a summer youth program, along with many outreach and education programs for youth, adults and seniors.
As you attend our performances throughout the season, you’ll get to know our talented Resident Acting Company, a tightly-knit ensemble who embody the uniqueness and excellence of Vivid Stage.
What We Do
We believe our purpose is to make the world a happier, more compassionate and loving place with the power of our storytelling. And we believe in the importance of creating a nurturing, supportive environment for artists to do their best work. We are working hard to make sure that our theatre is welcoming and accessible to everyone, and that anyone entering our doors will feel truly at home.
The Vivid Stage professional ensemble of actors builds community with our audience by sharing contemporary, life-affirming stories that challenge, energize and entertain.
Core Values
At Vivid Stage we are dedicated to the integrity of the artistic process and our belief in the essential goodness of people. Our core values are:
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Affirmation
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Collaboration
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Empathy
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Honesty
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Loyalty
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Playfulness
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Trust
Vision Plan
Vivid Stage will be a center for artistic experimentation and collaboration, and will be known as a desirable place to work and visit. Artists and audiences alike will seek out the innovative and intimate experience that Vivid Stage provides, and will feel the genuine curiosity, care and creative spark that flows through the organization. Vivid Stage will be known throughout the region as a cultural jewel, a place where consistently great work can be found and enjoyed in an intimate environment.
Mission