Vision, values and goals
Milwaukee Youth Theatre is an organization that cares deeply about Milwaukee.
We are consistent in affirming the worth and dignity of every person, and our commitment to the work of anti-racism. We work towards recognizing, calling out and eradicating all forms of racism and biases on our stage, in our staff, and on our Board. We acknowledge the historical legacy of racism and marginalization within the greater Milwaukee theatre community and we are committed to providing a space of belonging for every MYT participant. Therefore, we intentionally work to break down barriers to learning and creating theatre, including those based in race, gender and economics..
Our vision
- Nurture a respectful and supportive theater company that attracts people (students, staff, Board Members) that are representative of the communities we serve;
- Service to our local communities through productions that reflect the ethnically rich community of Milwaukee.
Our values and goals
- Employees: MYT values each individual’s unique set of perspectives, life experiences, and cultural differences.
- Goal: Seek out and recruit a multi-ethnic group of instructors and technicians.
- Audiences: MYT values the array of communities that we serve. Our school touring program removes financial obstacles while educating and nurturing an interest in theatre with young students.
- Goal: Expand theatre awareness among Milwaukee’s historically underserved communities by promoting productions and developing programs/services geared towards those populations.
- Students: MYT values a wide range of voices and the way live theatre amplifies their lived experiences. This contributes to the growth of the art form. Our casts and student production teams will be reflective of the Milwaukee community.
- Goal: Increase cast diversity by expanding auditions to new communities and developing local partnerships with community organizations.
- Board of Directors: MYT values a Board of Directors that is a reflection of the communities we serve. Multiple perspectives ensure that more types of people are represented and have a voice in the decisions made. Where a culture of acceptance exists, the staff is also more likely to feel free to bring their authentic selves to the organization.
- Goal: Increase the strength of our Board by actively recruiting from historically marginalized communities.