Theatre is a powerful tool for reflection, connection, and transformation. Mission StageWorks recognizes that systemic racism exists within the theatre industry and in our society at large. We are committed to actively dismantling it - in our classrooms, rehearsals and creative spaces, public presentations and everything in between. We continuously strive to combat those systems through a core driving force that fosters diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Classes and performances are rooted in empathy, and as students, artists, and leaders, we have a responsibility to engage with one another in ways that are respectful, reflective, and anti-oppressive. This means honoring the lived experiences of our classmates, and working to dismantle biases and barriers that limit whose stories are told and how they are told. Our responsibility is to amplify diverse voices within inclusive spaces where all artists and audiences feel seen, heard, and valued.

This pursuit is unending and never perfected; it is complex, uncomfortable, and necessary work by which we are accountable. We step up and step back to make way for a more just and equitable space for truly liberated artistry.