VISION: Cats Cradle Theatre is a project-based collective that pursues projects of passion, transformation, and curiosity. With our “do-it-together” mentality, we strive to uplift the work of rising artists and invest in new ways of making. At our core, we are dedicated to cultivating community connections and civic relationships, asking ourselves what it looks like “to citizen” through our work.

FOUR PILLARS OF OUR WORK:

1. Pursuing projects of passion, transformation, and curiosity --> The phrase “passion project” implies that the work doesn’t count, or at least doesn’t carry as much value. We believe it’s quite the opposite! Passion projects are a way of finding out who we really are. As a theatre company, we are led by the curiosities and interests of our artists & community. Our decision-making process is guided by each project's heartbeat. The ardent pursuit of projects that are personal and meaningful allows our work to be created not out of necessity for content, but instead for the transformative journey.

2. Investigating new industry projects. --> We can, and should always strive to improve. With each artistic effort, it's important to pause, take stock, inventory priorities, and enact positive, lasting changes. The Cats Cradle community is committed to challenging current standards in our industry while being dedicated to finding and developing new ways of making that support the humans behind our work. From one-on-ones to group check-ins & postmortems, we honor open and honest feedback throughout our process, adapting & responding in the moment.  We believe that our world and those who live in it are constantly changing, and it is our duty to grow and change with it. That is why our mission, values, and practices are always in draft. It is our responsibility to listen to the feedback of those around us, and adapt our practices, policies, and even our mission to serve others. 

3. Uplifting the work of rising artists. --> As mostly first generation theater-makers, we understand the obstacles young artists face. We believe it is important to create space and opportunities for makers to do just that - make. While we value the collective of artists who call themselves Cats Cradle Company members, we believe that list should never have a cap, and actively seek out new ideas, new work, and new makers, investing in future generations of creatives.

4. Cultivating community connections and civic partnerships. --> We believe in the power of community. We are invested in creating unique and actionable partnerships in our respective communities. Each project we pursue has a clear purpose in creating or developing civic relationships, always looking for new ways to “citizen.” Learn more about citizen as a verb.